Anima Kerketta
About Anima Kerketta
Anima Kerketta is a professional in poverty eradication and women's entrepreneurship, with extensive experience at Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation and grassroots projects in Jharkhand.
Professional Work at Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation
Anima Kerketta worked for Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation, which is recognised by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Her role focused on poverty eradication, institution building, and livelihoods through entrepreneurship among rural community women. This organisation aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities and Anima played a significant role in these initiatives.
Initial Years in Jharkhand
In her initial years, Anima Kerketta was actively involved in implementing livelihood and entrepreneurship projects at the grassroots level in the state of Jharkhand. Her work in this region contributed to enhancing the socio-economic conditions of local communities by fostering sustainable development and empowering entrepreneurs.
Capacity Building Across 18 States
For three years, Anima Kerketta dedicated her efforts to the capacity building of stakeholders across 18 states. Her work involved equipping these stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve livelihood initiatives and foster entrepreneurial growth within their respective communities.
Educational Background in Sociology and Social Work
Anima Kerketta holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Asutosh College, Calcutta University. She further advanced her education by earning a master's degree in Social Work with a specialization in Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Her educational background has provided her with a robust foundation to effectively contribute to social development projects.