About Enactus Shaheed Rajguru
Enactus Shaheed Rajguru (ESR), established in 2017 , as a proud chapter in the story of Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women began as a small group of students united by a shared vision. Today, it has evolved into a dynamic platform dedicated to creating social impact through entrepreneurial action.
Guided by the principles of innovation and empathy, ESR has consistently worked towards building sustainable solutions for real-world challenges. Our journey has been marked with milestones such as being among the top 4 teams at the National Exposition 2024 and earning national recognition for our impactful projects that address pressing social and environmental issues.
ESR continues to inspire and empower students to transform ideas into action, driving positive change in communities while shaping responsible leaders of tomorrow.
OUR PROJECTS:
PECHAAN:
Project Pehchaan was started with a mission to empower the LGBTQIA+ community after we recognized the challenges faced by this community in gaining financial independence and societal acceptance. Under this umbrella project we have 4 projects going on, each has its own purpose and meaning to fulfill.
First is SDP. It is aimed at empowering our beneficiaries by teaching them skills such as Computer Science,Spoken English, Crochet, and Dance, aiding them to start their own business and sustain a regular income, leading to financial independence. Most of the members of this community are stripped off of their Right to Education. Their yearning to be educated encouraged us to kickstart this initiative in 2024.
Project Sehej started in 2019, this initiative is another subset of Project Pehchaan. The story of this project started when our beneficiary Mohd. Nazim enrolled in a course on food processing which powered the foundation of her business: New Bharat Jams & Cookies. The brand’s focus on nutritionally curated, preservative-free cookies and jams. They have an assorted catalogue varying from jams such as Mango Jam , Apple Jam, Kiwi Jam, Pineapple Jam, and Mixed Fruit Jam to a diverse range of cookies including Oats Cookies, Flaxseeds Cookies, Ajwain Cookies, and Corn Base Cookies.
After working with renowned artists like Gaurav Gupta, Ragini ji envisioned telling her own story through her brand Ishnakari. The name derives from “Krishna” and “kalakari” meaning divine creation, symbolizing the blend of tradition and creativity. The product catalogue diversifies into Kaftans, shirts, Anarkali suits, and dresses, with future plans to include men’s clothing. Ishnakari is more than an apparel brand it empowers artisans to articulate their own stories through their creations while promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Kashida is another sub project under the umbrella of Project Pehchaan, aims to revitalise and empower underprivileged women by teaching them the skills of sewing, stitching, and designing, making them self-reliant and financially stable. Additionally, by addressing the issue of plastic pollution associated with the textile industry, this endeavour utilises textile waste to manufacture its products such as jewellery, unisex bags, and file covers. The products are made from environmentally friendly fabric and textile waste, completely eliminating the use of plastic.
GREEN HAVEN:
Project Green Haven was launched in 2020 at Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women under the leadership of Principal Prof. Dr. Payal Mago. Conceived during the Covid-19 pandemic in collaboration with the Microbiology department of our college, it set out to provide new livelihoods to farmers who had lost their jobs, by teaching them the skills of mushroom cultivation and supporting them in bringing their produce to the market. We expanded this project to include a Mushroom cultivation program in 2021, MCP is a six-month certificate course designed to provide participants with hands-on training, scientific knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills. While the Department of Microbiology provides technical expertise on mushroom cultivation, Enactus oversees the marketing dimension of the project, ensuring that participants not only learn cultivation but also understand the business and market potential of mushroom farming.
SUGAVYA:
It is a sustainable initiative that was started with the aim to promote environmental responsibility and support local communities by turning waste materials and natural resources such as cow dung into useful items. Using cow dung, a variety of biodegradable products like eco-friendly diyas, dhoop cones, and incense sticks are sold. Our product line is further diversified into wall hanging, torans and customized Diwali hampers to make Diwali more meaningful and devoted towards sustainability.
Each product is handcrafted with care, ensuring that your festive celebrations not only light up homes but also support sustainability and community driven initiatives.