FIB-SOL Life Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Industry: Tourism
Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka
Website: www.dharmaendeavours.com
Cohort: 2019
Dharma Endeavours is a social enterprise that leverages rural tourism to support community development and cultural conservation. Currently operating in seven towns and villages, Dharma works directly with community micro-entrepreneurs to offer customers homestays and local experiences in rural India. By combining the commercial efficiency of a business with the strong social objectives of a non-profit, Dharma aims to create a sustainable and socially responsible enterprise that can provide a powerful impact in the communities where it exists.
FOUNDER & CEO
Anupama holds a degree in Electronics and Communications, and has worked for more than 7 years in the social sector. She has a knowledge of many fields, from managing communications for nonprofits to consulting with social enterprises. She began to pursue her passion for rural community development and set up Dharma Endeavours because she believes that businesses are powerful engines of poverty alleviation, and rural India’s riches are the untapped billions that are the true wealth in the country.