About Us
Bahaar Foundation has been established with a vision to create sustainable supplemental livelihoods for 100,000 micro-entrepreneurs, particularly in rural areas. Our two areas of focus are currently healthcare and agriculture.
We believe in EMPOWERMENT
All our program participants undergo training and skill development, and get extensive support in terms of equipment, raw materials, mentoring, finance and market linkages. We continue to bring them new opportunities to increase their footprint, impact and income potential.
We believe in GROWTH
Bahaar Foundation aims to create 100,000 micro-entrepreneurs across India by creating programs where participants are able to generate layers of income over a period of time. In addition to sector specific skill development, participants are trained in soft skills, financial management, entrepreneurship, and sales, which helps in their multifaceted development.
We believe in SUSTAINABILITY
We believe that all our programs should be sustainable. We make program participants independent by adding layers of skills that can create ongoing income streams.
Our Team
Krishnan Ganesh
Founder: Growth Story, Chairman: Portea Medical, Serial Entrepreneur with four successful ventures and exits
Meena Ganesh
Co Founder, MD & CEO: Portea Medical, Partner: Growth Story
Sujit Baksi
Business Evangelist, Mentor, Leader Former Advisor to MD & CEO Tech Mahindra
Pritha Venkatachalam
(Advisor)
Partner & Head of Market Impact - South Asia The Bridgespan Group
Our Partners
We partner with like minded organisations to amplify true impact by working together towards a common cause. We focus on lasting change through sustainable solutions for the mobilisation and empowerment of entrepreneurs.
Bahaar Foundation is privileged to work with partners who have sector-specific expertise, deep relationships with their communities, and a strong operational team on the ground.
