Janhavi Raja
Name : Janhavi Raja
MGNF district : Jamnagar, Gujarat
Educational Qualification
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Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow, IIM Bangalore (2020-22)
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B.E Chemical Engineering, B.M.S college of engineering, Bangalore (2012-16)
Professional Appointments/Work Experience
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Consulting Associate, The PRactice (Consumer Technology clients) (2019-20)
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Senior Projects Associate, Rishabh Raja & Co. Chartered Accountants (2017-2019)
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Founder, EOTO (Each One Teach One)- (2016-17)
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International Projects Associate, Indian Products Private Limited (2016-2017)
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Volunteer, Gift Your Organ Foundation (2012-16)
Projects led/ initiated in district
- Partnered with RSETI to train 50+ women on microentrepreneurship and financial management by conducting multiple workshops, initiating SHG formation, and sharing case studies on successful rural women entrepreneurs of Gujarat.
- Collaborated with Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India for the Hastakala Yojna scheme to impart Entrepreneurship Development Program to artisans across eight villages thereby helping artisans leverage their skills for new business opportunities.
- Improved reach and visibility of artisans via promotion on social media platforms generating over 5000 views and engagement on content, improving sales by 5%.
- Assisted District Development Officer in building the Cluster Development Plan for 60+ Bandhani artisan groups of Jamnagar.
- Launched first of its kind Career Counseling program, Careerનામા, for higher secondary students through a pilot program in 10 schools.
- Created the District Skill Development Plan and District Economic Growth Plan for Jamnagar district.
Skills
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Strategic communications & Public Relations;
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Project management;
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Marketing & Outreach
Achievements/Awards/ Policy and Context Blogs
- LLAG Fellow, One of forty young women leaders selected by Shenomics, 2020
- Kaleido Award - ET Brand Equity (2020) for most creative marketing campaign: Part of the Amazon Devices PR team
- SABRE South Asia awards (2020) for #GetSmartWithAlexa and Bastar Social campaigns
- Penned an article titled 'Daring to rebalance the gender workforce', featured on the IIM-B website"