Online Product Catalog for Women of NGOs
Online product catalog for Women of NGO
About You
About You
First Name
Mahendra
Last Name
Kumar
Twitter URL
Facebook URL
About Your Organization
Organization Name
Organization Website
Organization Country
India, MM
Country where this project is creating social impact
India, MM
Is your organization a
Not registered
How long has your organization been operating?
Less than a year
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
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Innovation
Name Your Entry
Online Product Catalog for Women of NGOs
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Idea (you're poised to launch)
How long have you been in operation?
Still in idea phase, but looking to launch soon
The Need: What problem are you trying to solve?
As it is known there are hundreds of NGO working for the social well fare for the women in villages in small towns. They do so by either by selling the products like jewellery , handicraft materials, pottery , decorative materials , traditional cloths to the urban market.
But for these NGOs need a platform to display their items, collaboration with different retailers which include large some of money. Because of the money constraint either they have to operate at small level or has to give up the cause.
It would to help these NGOs and indirectly women of lower income groups by setting e commerce portal for them where they display their items free of cost.
The Solution: What is your solution? Be specific!
The Idea is hidden in CSR policy of Government of India. As per Government of India CSR policy Indian Companies has to perform Annual CSR event . They have to spend 2% of their profits in CSR activities.
Here comes the role of e commerce portal. The Idea is to contact private and public sectors to buy products like stationary of a NGO from the ecommerce portal . Thus by doing so companies can fulfill their CSR commitment and also can help women of poor income level .
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include your primary activities
The money earned through ecommerce portal is planned to invest in social activities like providing clean drinking water , Private Health clinic , Computer education and training center.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others also working to address the needs you are and what differentiates you from them. What challenges could these players pose to your success or growth?
Right now there is no such competitor with this business idea
Social Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What solution(s) does your initiative address to better the lives of girls and women by leveraging technology? (select all applicable)
Access to education/training, Access to economic opportunity.
What has been the impact of your solution to date?
As investment of 2% of the profit by company is usually in millions of rupees. This money can be invested in social welfare of lower economic zones. It can be utilized to provide better health services , setup of schools, purified drinking water , IT literacy centers, better sanitation etc
The model is unique in itself we not targeting a single company , but many for doing CSR activity. Similarly the money will not be utilized for a single cause ,it will be invested in different verticals of social cause as mentioned.
What is your projected impact over the next 1-3 years?
Winning entries present a strong plan for how they will achieve and track growth. Identify your six-month milestone for growing your impact
Identify three major tasks you will have to complete to reach your six-month milestone
Task 1
Setup of robust comprehensive ecommerce portal. Approaching banks for payment gateway facility at no-cost or cheaper cost to enc
Task 2
Approaching banks for payment gateway facility at no-cost or cheaper cost to encourage women
Task 3
Educating and encouraging NGOs ,Public and Private sector companies and women about this system
Now think bigger! Identify your 12-month impact milestone
Identify three major tasks you will have to complete to reach your 12-month milestone
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Founding Story: We want to hear about your "Aha!" moment. Share the story of where and when the founder(s) saw this solution's potential to change the world.
Sustainability
Tell us about your partnerships
Currently Business plan is in Idea phase
Please elaborate on any needs or offers you have mentioned above and/or suggest categories of support that aren't specified within the list
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 | 44 weeks ago Mahendra Kumar updated this Competition Entry. |
| 44 weeks ago Mahendra Kumar updated this Competition Entry. |
| 47 weeks ago Audrey Boochever said: This is an interesting idea- I am curious about the specifics like the model and your important milestones and how you will reach them? about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 48 weeks ago Mahendra Kumar updated this Competition Entry. |
| 48 weeks ago Mahendra Kumar submitted this idea. |
