500+ businesses documented
A living directory spanning neighbourhood retail, craft, services, food and light manufacturing.
Awards & recognition
Small work.
Big visibility.
The progress we value most is practical: one more local business seen, understood and connected to opportunity.
A record of momentum
Verified awards, grants and features, listed as they are confirmed.
Milestone 1
Recognised by Zhep Udyogini
Project Samruddhi's work digitising local MSMEs was recognised by Zhep Udyogini, the nationwide NGO founded by Pournnima Shirishkar, which works to support women-led and grassroots enterprise across India.
EARCOS $500 Community Grant
The East Asia Regional Council of Schools awarded Project Samruddhi a $500 community service grant, recognising a student-led initiative committed to community service, collaboration and the betterment of society.
The certificate
EARCOS Community
Service Grant, 2025
Awarded in April 2025 to Project Samruddhi by the East Asia Regional Council of Schools, signed by Executive Director Dr. Sharon Wallace and President Dr. Brian Derbyshire.
In the news
Featured on Dailyhunt
Coverage of the project and the students leading it, recorded as it appears.
Dailyhunt
16 Year Old Leads an EARCOS Award-Winning Project: Revitalising the Digital Economy in India
A feature on Project Samruddhi's work bringing small businesses online across Maharashtra, and on the student team now leading it.
Sangri Times · 2026