The speakers for the talk were Mr. Pramod Shah, Group CHRO, SarvaGram and Ms. Hemanxi Sampat, HRBP & Campus Lead, SarvaGram. The session provided students with deep insights into the rural finance and livelihood ecosystem, as well as career opportunities within it. Mr. Pramod Shah began his address by introducing SarvaGram, an innovative rural enterprise focused on improving the lives of rural households through tailored financial and productivity-based solutions.
He spoke about the founders of SarvaGram, who bring rich experience from the rural and banking sectors, and highlighted the organization’s mission of bridging the rural-urban gap through data-driven, customer-centric approaches. The discussion covered SarvaGram’s diverse product portfolio, including loans, productivity tools, and advisory services, all designed to empower rural families and micro-entrepreneurs. Mr. Shah elaborated on the company’s field-based model, use of technology for profiling rural households, and its integrated approach to credit and livelihood support. A key highlight of the session was the introduction of ‘Shikhar’ – SarvaGram’s Management Trainee Program, aimed at grooming young professionals for leadership roles. Mr. Shah shared the program structure, learning modules, field exposure, and growth trajectory offered to selected candidates, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to nurturing talent passionate about rural development.
