+91 96036 57575 nipunahds1@gmail.com Hyderabad, Telangana
Empowering Communities Since 2020

Building a Stronger Nation, One Life at a Time

Nipuna HDS works tirelessly through employment drives, disaster relief, and youth skill development to create opportunity for all.

Women Empowerment

Empowering Women to Lead, Earn & Inspire

From vocational training to self-help groups, Nipuna HDS builds financial independence and confidence in women across India.

Disaster Relief & Community Welfare

Standing Beside Communities in Their Hour of Need

From Covid-19 relief to cyclone response, Nipuna HDS responds fast when communities need help most — across India.

25K+
Lives Reached
120+
Programs Conducted
60+
Villages Supported
5+
Years of Service
Nipuna HDS
Established March 2020

About Our Organisation

Nipuna Human Development Society

Nipuna Human Development Society (NHDS) is a non-profit organisation formed on 25th March 2020 with a mission to empower youth and communities across India.

The youth of our country are the backbone of our nation. Nipuna works to combat unemployment by creating job opportunities, skill development programmes, and livelihood support across multiple states.

Our job fairs connect youth with companies from IT, ITES, core, management, pharma, banking, and other sectors — making a real difference in lives every single day.

  • Job fairs connecting thousands with leading employers
  • Disaster relief across Covid-19, cyclones and floods
  • Women empowerment and livelihood programmes
  • Tribal and rural community outreach
Ms. Subhadra Rani
Our Founder

The Vision Behind Nipuna HDS

Ms. Subhadra Rani

Ms. Subhadra Rani is the founder of Nipuna HDS and serves as Head of Partnerships at Sewa International, New Delhi. She began her journey during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since scaled her impact across India.

Starting with relief efforts in Hyderabad, she built an organisation that now conducts employment drives, skill programmes, and disaster response across multiple states.

Hybiz TV Women's Leadership Award 2025
Bharat Gaurav Puraskar — National Award
Dattopanth Tengdi Excellence Award
Rotary Club Ovation Award
Global She Star Awardee
Covid Warrior Award — Govt. of Telangana
EMBA — IIM Lucknow
MBA — Manav Bharathi University
MCA — Andhra University

"The stronger the youth, the stronger will be the nation. We don't just serve communities — we grow with them."

— Ms. Subhadra Rani, Founder, Nipuna HDS
Our Reach

Impact That Speaks for Itself

Numbers that reflect years of dedication, community trust, and measurable change on the ground.

25K+

Lives Directly Reached

120+

Programs Conducted

60+

Villages Supported

8+

National Awards Won

Our Projects

What We've Accomplished

A growing portfolio of employment drives, disaster relief, and skill development programmes across India.

JNTU Job Fairs
Employment Drive

JNTU Job Fairs

Large-scale job fairs at JNTU Hyderabad connecting lakhs of job seekers with top companies.

Osmania Job Fair
Historic Job Fair

Osmania Job Fair

A landmark event with 55,000+ job seekers and 15,000+ placements across multiple sectors.

Job Fairs under MEPMA, AP
MEPMA Employment Support

Job Fairs under MEPMA, AP

Employment drives across Eluru, Vijayawada, Bapatla, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari, Guntur and Kakinada.

Covid Relief
Pandemic Relief

Covid-19 Relief Activities

Feeding families, providing essentials, and ensuring no one was left behind during India's toughest hours.

Swadeshi Mela
Culture & Careers

Swadeshi Mela Job Fair

Nipuna's 200th job fair combining employment generation with local entrepreneurship and Aatmanirbhar Bharat spirit.

Job Fairs under MEPMA
MEPMA Employment Support

Andhra Pradesh Job Fairs

Connecting urban poor youth, SHG families and trained candidates with companies through structured job fairs and placement support.

Harsha Reddy

HARSHA REDDY

Founder, HR Co.

Karthik Pathipati

Karthik Pathipati

Co-Founder

Anusha Reddy

ANUSHA REDDY

Co-Founder

🤝 Our Corporate Partner

About HR Co.

At HR Co., we understand that a company's success is built on the strength of its workforce. As a premier manpower recruitment company, we take pride in connecting businesses with the right talent to drive growth, innovation and success.

Our team of experienced recruiters possesses deep industry knowledge, ensuring we comprehend the unique requirements of each client — from small start-ups to multinational corporations.

The motto of HR Co. is to enhance customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships, constantly improving deliverables that match the ever-growing expectations of our esteemed clientele.

What We Do

Our Key Initiatives

Nipuna HDS delivers grassroots impact through employment, relief, livelihood, and community welfare programmes across India.

Job Fairs & Employment Drives

Large-scale job fairs connecting lakhs of candidates with leading employers across IT, healthcare, retail and manufacturing.

Disaster Relief & Covid Support

Emergency food distribution, grocery kits, oxygen support and community welfare during crises and natural disasters.

CSR Activities

Corporate-supported initiatives including clean water access, youth skill training, and placement support for underserved communities.

Livelihood & Entrepreneurship

Women clusters, men self-employment units, processing centers and mobile outreach for district-level economic growth.

Tribal & Rural Outreach

Inclusive employment fairs, counselling, and on-the-spot recruitment bringing opportunity to underserved tribal communities.

Women Empowerment

Financial literacy, self-help group formation, leadership development, and dedicated livelihood pathways for women.

Why Nipuna HDS

Why Choose Us?

Community-Centric Approach

We work closely with communities to understand real needs and deliver programmes that create lasting social impact.

Ethical & Transparent

Upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all operations and financial management.

Pan-India Reach

Operating across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Assam and beyond.

Award-Winning Work

8+ national and state-level awards recognising our founder's dedication and the organisation's measurable impact.

Strong Industry Network

80+ collaborating companies across IT, healthcare, BFSI, retail and manufacturing ensuring real placement outcomes.

Proven Track Record

200+ job fairs, 1.2 lakh+ placements, and a scalable model that continues to grow year after year.

Associated Partners

Transforming Lives Through Action and Care

Working together with organisations and institutions to create sustainable social impact across India.

Collaborations

Companies Associated With Our Job Fairs

80+ leading companies across IT, healthcare, BFSI, retail, manufacturing, logistics and service sectors associated with Nipuna HDS job fairs and placement drives.

BuyDesi
HR Co
ZOHO
WIPRO
Ashok Leyland
HCL
Tech Mahindra
Hexaware
Royal Enfield
2COMS
BIG C
Building Blocks
JSR Groups
Apollo
BNew Mobiles
Assan Jobs
Asandalya
Awaze
BigBasket
Terrago
FCB
CalibeHR
FactSet
EbixCash
FirstCall BPO
Flipkart
Call For Jobs
KIPL
Corpone
Human First
First Allied
HDBC
Forte
3G HR Services
Surya
JIM
JM
Lakshmi Apparels
I Pro
Kapston Services
Reliance
Aster Pharmacy
Hetero
N1
Synchro Services
Dr. Reddy’s
Money Yoga
Apollo
Biophore
Kakatiya
Jio
Rainbow
NCL Group
Prompt
MSN
Konnect
Pulse
Navata Road Transport
O’Mullane
OM Logistics
Chai Point
MedPlus
UESS
SBI
ICICI Bank
Mahindra Logistics
Mahindra Finance
Rabsa
TATA STRIVE
TeamLease

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Email Usnipunahds1@gmail.com
Websitenipunahds.in
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
Bank (IDFC FIRST)A/C: 10215302448 · IFSC: IDFB0080224
AffiliationSewa International, New Delhi

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Our Projects

Nipuna Projects & Activities

Select any project to open its full details.

JNTU
Employment Drive

JNTU Job Fairs

Large-scale job fairs at JNTU Hyderabad connecting lakhs of job seekers with companies across multiple sectors.

Puducherry
Mega Job Fair

Puducherry Job Fair

Nipuna's first major job fair outside Telangana — 106 companies, 15,291 candidates, 2,921 placements.

Osmania
Historic Job Fair

Osmania Job Fair

55,000+ job seekers, 15,000+ placements. A landmark employment event at Osmania University.

Kaushal
Skill Development

Kaushal Mahotsav

Major employment & skill event with NSDC, guided by Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy.

MEPMA AP Job Fairs
MEPMA Employment Support

Andhra Pradesh Job Fair

Employment drives across Eluru, Vijayawada, Bapatla, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari, Guntur and Kakinada.

Swadeshi
Culture & Careers

Swadeshi Mela Job Fair

Nipuna's 200th job fair — 142 companies, 16,574 candidates, 5,000+ placements.

Tribal
Inclusive Employment

Tribal Job Fairs

Employment and skill opportunities for tribal youth through local fairs and on-the-spot recruitment.

Covid
Pandemic Relief

Covid-19 Relief Activities

Feeding families, providing essentials, and standing with communities during India's toughest hours.

Disaster
Humanitarian Support

Disaster Relief Activities

Food distribution, grocery kits, hygiene support during Covid-19, cyclones and other crises.

Job Fairs under MEPMA,AP
MEPMA Employment Support

Job Fairs under MEPMA,AP

Employment outreach for urban poor youth through counselling, registration, company participation and on-the-spot placement drives.

CSR Activities
Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR Activities

Water purification, free skill-based training, and placement support for sustainable community development.

Processing
Enterprise Support

Processing & Packaging Centers

Decentralised livelihood model creating local value addition and market-linked income under MEPMA.

Cold Pressed Oils Unit
SHG Women Support

Cold Pressed Oils Unit

Women-led SHG livelihood unit for pure cold pressed oils, training, production, packaging and market linkage.

MEPMA Livelihood & Enterprise Support Projects

Creating sustainable livelihoods for SHGs, women groups, small entrepreneurs and urban poor families through processing centers, cold pressed oil units, product value addition and market-linked enterprise models.

Partnership

Connection between Nipuna, MEPMA and Buy Desi

MEPMA gives the livelihood ecosystem and beneficiary support, Nipuna HDS connects communities and implementation on ground, and Buy Desi brings market linkage, branding, workflow and assured business opportunities.

MEPMA Support

  • Identifies and mobilizes SHGs, women groups and urban poor beneficiaries.
  • Supports training, capacity building and livelihood scheme convergence.
  • Facilitates infrastructure, financial linkage and district-level coordination.
  • Monitors implementation with municipalities and community institutions.

Nipuna HDS Role

  • Acts as the community implementation and coordination bridge.
  • Mobilizes beneficiaries for training, livelihood and enterprise opportunities.
  • Supports counselling, registration, documentation and field-level follow-up.
  • Coordinates with SHGs, entrepreneurs, MEPMA teams and Buy Desi operations.

Buy Desi Market Linkage

  • Works as anchor client for processing and packaging centers.
  • Provides baseline workload, SOPs, quality standards and workflow continuity.
  • Supports branding, packaging, customer reach, e-commerce and distribution.
  • Allows centers to also serve open market clients for additional income.
MEPMABeneficiaries + schemes + district support
Nipuna HDSMobilization + coordination + field follow-up
Buy DesiMarket linkage + assured work + sales
EntrepreneurService fee income + open market growth
Working Model

MEPMA–Nipuna–Buy Desi Implementation Flow

The model follows a decentralized processing and market-linkage system: raw materials are supplied to centers, products are processed and packed, stored safely, delivered through Buy Desi and payment is released after successful delivery.

Unified Livelihood Model

MEPMA, Nipuna HDS and Buy Desi work as one coordinated livelihood model. MEPMA supports beneficiary mobilization, institutional coordination and scheme convergence. Nipuna HDS acts as the field implementation bridge for awareness, registration, training coordination, documentation and follow-up. Buy Desi brings market linkage, product standards, workflow support, sales channels and distribution so that local products can move from producers to customers in an organized and income-generating way.

Roles

Responsibilities in the Partnership

Role of Buy Desi

Buy Desi acts as the anchor client, operational ecosystem and market linkage partner for processing and packaging centers.

Assured workload SOPs & workflow Quality standards Market presentation Sales & distribution Customer reach Open market linkage Payment after delivery

Role of Nipuna HDS

Nipuna HDS connects the MEPMA livelihood ecosystem with Buy Desi operations by supporting field coordination, beneficiary mobilization and impact follow-up.

Community awareness Beneficiary registration SHG coordination Training support Training coordination Enterprise connect Field follow-up Impact documentation

Role of MEPMA

MEPMA supports beneficiary identification, SHG mobilization, capacity building, infrastructure/financial convergence and monitoring.

Beneficiary identification SHG mobilization Infrastructure support Financial convergence Training support District coordination Monitoring Scheme integration
MEPMA Pages

These project areas show how MEPMA, Nipuna HDS and Buy Desi support communities through processing units, cold-pressed oil units, training, market linkage and livelihood development.

Connection
Partnership

Nipuna–MEPMA–Buy Desi Connection

Clear explanation of how Nipuna is connected with MEPMA through Buy Desi livelihood and enterprise support work.

Buy Desi
Market Linkage

Buy Desi Role

Know what Buy Desi is doing, how it supports processing centers and how it connects with Nipuna under MEPMA.

Pilot
Pilot Plan

Pilot Implementation

Starting with Guntur and Srikakulam, then expanding to district-level processing and packing centers.

Processing
Enterprise Support

Processing & Packaging Centers

Multi-client hubs for cleaning, grading, sorting, grinding, packing, labeling, storage and dispatch.

Cold Pressed
Oil Unit

Cold Pressed Oil Units

Seed cleaning, cold pressing, oil extraction, filtering, bottling, labeling, packing and storage.

Job Fair
Employment

Job Fairs under MEPMA

Candidate registration, counselling, company participation, placement drives and follow-up.

Expected Outcomes

Livelihood Impact We Aim to Create

100+Processing & Packaging Centers
10,000+Entrepreneurs Created
5,000+Direct Employment
10,00,000+Indirect Livelihoods
25Districts Expansion Plan

Pilot Implementation

Initial pilot implementation is proposed in Guntur and Srikakulam. Guntur has strong logistics, workforce availability and market connectivity. Srikakulam has strong agricultural and tribal production potential with high livelihood impact.

Processing and Packaging

Processing & Packaging Centers under MEPMA

Decentralized multi-client service hubs for livelihood generation, supply chain strengthening and local value addition.

Processing & Packaging Centers

These centers are planned as decentralized livelihood and enterprise hubs under MEPMA support. The purpose is to help SHGs, unemployed youth, women entrepreneurs, small producers and local entrepreneurs convert raw local products into clean, graded, processed, packed and market-ready products.

The centers support local value addition at the source instead of sending raw products outside without processing. This creates local employment, improves product quality, strengthens supply chains and gives entrepreneurs a practical service-based income model.

Project Purpose

To create district-level processing and packaging infrastructure for livelihood generation, micro-enterprise development and supply chain strengthening.

Center Activities

Cleaning, grading, sorting, processing, grinding where required, hygienic packaging, labeling, batch coding, storage and dispatch readiness.

Income Model

Buy Desi provides assured baseline work while centers can also serve open-market clients such as brands, FPOs, institutions and local businesses.

Product Coverage

Millets, pulses, spices, cold pressed oils, disposable plates, dry fish and other locally produced value-added products.

Who Benefits

Women SHGs, urban poor families, youth, local producer groups, micro-enterprises, unemployed individuals and community institutions.

Expected Result

More local jobs, reduced middlemen dependency, better packaging quality, stronger local manufacturing and scalable district-level enterprise growth.

Raw MaterialFarmers, SHGs, FPOs and local producers
Processing & PackingCleaning, grading, packing and labeling
Market LinkageBuy Desi orders, open market and institutions
IncomeService-based payment after delivery
Click Each Activity

Implementation Activities

Cleaning

Remove dust, stones and foreign material to improve hygiene and quality.

Grading

Separate material by size, quality and usability for consistent batches.

Sorting

Manual or machine-supported segregation for consistency.

Processing

Product-specific value addition such as grinding or preparation.

Packaging

Sealing, packing and making products market ready.

Labeling

Brand labels, product details and retail presentation.

Batch Coding

Batch number, date and traceability details.

Storage

Safe storage before dispatch and order fulfillment.

Strategic Impact

This initiative combines MEPMA's government-supported entrepreneurship ecosystem with Nipuna's field coordination and Buy Desi's operational and market linkage capabilities. It reduces market risk, creates sustainable livelihoods, strengthens agricultural value chains and builds a scalable model for inclusive economic growth.

Cold Pressed Oils Unit

Cold Pressed Oil Processing & Packaging Centers

Women-led and entrepreneur-led livelihood units for healthy traditional oils, local production and market-linked income.

Cold Pressed Oil Units

Cold Pressed Oil Centers create practical livelihood opportunities for SHG women, youth and small entrepreneurs. The units focus on seed cleaning, grading, cold pressing, oil extraction, filtering, bottling, labeling, packaging and safe storage.

This project responds to the growing demand for natural, chemical-free and traditionally extracted edible oils while strengthening local manufacturing, women-led enterprise and market-linked income generation.

Healthy Products

Promotes natural, chemical-free and traditionally extracted oils such as groundnut, sesame, coconut, sunflower, mustard and other edible oils.

Livelihood Focus

Creates opportunities for SHG women, urban poor families, unemployed youth, small producers and local entrepreneurs.

Unit Operations

Seed cleaning, grading, cold pressing, oil extraction, filtering, bottling, labeling, packaging, storage and dispatch.

Buy Desi Support

Buy Desi supports anchor work, quality standards, branding, customer reach, distribution and open-market linkage.

Local Value Addition

Seeds and raw material are processed closer to the source, creating local income and reducing post-harvest value loss.

Economic Impact

Strengthens local supply chains, promotes micro-enterprises, reduces middlemen dependency and supports district-level economic growth.

Quality SeedsSeed cleaning and grading
Cold PressingLow-heat traditional extraction
Bottling & LabelingHygienic retail-ready packing
Market DeliveryBuy Desi and open-market orders
PROCESS

Cold Pressed Oil Unit Activities

Seed Cleaning

Prepare oil seeds by removing dust, stones and damaged seeds before pressing.

Grading

Grade seeds by quality and condition to improve oil output.

Cold Pressing

Traditional low-heat oil extraction.

Oil Extraction

Extracting pure oil from prepared seeds.

Filtering

Removing residue for clean finished oil.

Bottling

Fill filtered oil into clean bottles with measured quantity.

Labeling

Fixing labels and product details.

Packaging

Final packing for delivery and retail sale.

Storage

Safe stock keeping before dispatch.

Outcome

The unit strengthens women-led entrepreneurship, supports local farmers, promotes healthy traditional products, reduces dependency on middlemen and builds a sustainable product-based livelihood model under MEPMA support.

MEPMA Connection

Nipuna–MEPMA–Buy Desi Connection

How community mobilization, institutional support and market linkage come together.

Project Connection

Nipuna HDS, MEPMA and Buy Desi work together as one livelihood implementation chain. MEPMA brings the government-supported livelihood ecosystem, SHG network, beneficiary mobilization and district coordination. Nipuna HDS works as the field-level bridge that connects communities, SHGs, entrepreneurs and institutions. Buy Desi brings the assured market model through sourcing, processing, packaging, branding, sales and distribution.

This connection is important because many SHGs, unemployed youth, women entrepreneurs and small producer groups have skills and willingness to work, but they need organized training, infrastructure, market access, continuous work and follow-up. Through this model, MEPMA enables support, Nipuna mobilizes and coordinates people on ground, and Buy Desi converts local production into market-ready products and income opportunities.

Community ReachNipuna identifies and connects local beneficiaries, SHGs, youth and entrepreneurs.
Institutional SupportMEPMA supports mobilization, schemes, training and district-level coordination.
Market LinkageBuy Desi provides assured work, product demand, branding and customer reach.
Livelihood GrowthThe combined model creates income, employment and micro-enterprise growth.
MEPMASHGs, schemes, training, infrastructure and monitoring support
Nipuna HDSAwareness, registration, counselling, coordination and follow-up
Buy DesiAnchor work, SOPs, quality, branding, sales and delivery network
BeneficiariesStable livelihood, entrepreneurship, employment and income opportunities

MEPMA Responsibility

  • Identify SHGs, women groups and urban poor beneficiaries.
  • Facilitate capacity building, convergence and scheme linkage.
  • Support infrastructure, financial linkage and district monitoring.
  • Coordinate with municipal and community institutions.

Nipuna HDS Responsibility

  • Create community awareness and explain the opportunity.
  • Support beneficiary registration, counselling and documentation.
  • Coordinate job fairs, training, company connect and follow-up.
  • Track field-level impact and support smooth implementation.

Buy Desi Responsibility

  • Provide assured baseline processing and packaging work.
  • Share SOPs, workflow, quality standards and product requirements.
  • Handle branding, marketing, e-commerce and customer acquisition.
  • Enable open-market growth through multi-client operations.

What this Project Creates

The model is designed to build decentralized livelihood hubs where value addition happens closer to the source of production. Local products such as millets, pulses, spices, cold pressed oils, disposable plates, dry fish and other locally produced items can be cleaned, graded, processed, packed, labeled, stored and dispatched through organized systems.

Instead of beneficiaries depending only on one-time training, this model gives them a practical work opportunity. Buy Desi acts as an anchor client for stable baseline business, while the centers can also take work from private brands, FPOs, local traders, institutions and other buyers. This gives both assured income stability and future growth flexibility.

Result of this Connection

Assured work + local skill building + market access + service-fee income + open-market opportunity + long-term micro-enterprise growth.

Buy Desi

BuyDesi Role in MEPMA Project

Market linkage, anchor work, quality systems and product distribution support.

What is Buy Desi?

Buy Desi is an e-commerce and rural market linkage platform that connects locally produced products with customers across India. It works with farmers, tribal producers, artisans, SHGs, local entrepreneurs and producer groups to create better market access, branding, processing, packaging and product sales.

Under the MEPMA livelihood model, Buy Desi acts as the anchor client and market support partner. It gives continuous baseline work to processing and packaging centers, shares product standards, supports branding and helps finished products reach customers through organized sales and distribution channels.

Market Linkage

Buy Desi connects locally processed products to customers, e-commerce channels, retail buyers, institutions and open-market opportunities.

Assured Workload

It provides baseline processing and packaging work to centers so entrepreneurs do not start with high market risk.

SOP & Quality

Buy Desi supports workflow, product requirements, quality standards, packing process and dispatch discipline.

Sales & Distribution

Buy Desi supports customer acquisition, order flow, dispatch coordination and product movement to the market.

Livelihood Support

Through continuous work and service-based payment, the model creates income opportunities for SHGs, youth and local entrepreneurs.

Buy Desi Connection with Nipuna

Nipuna HDS acts as the implementation and community bridge between MEPMA beneficiaries and Buy Desi operations. Nipuna supports awareness, beneficiary registration, counselling, training coordination, documentation and field-level follow-up.

Buy Desi provides the business side of the model: product demand, processing requirements, packaging standards, branding support, sales channels and customer reach. Nipuna helps the right beneficiaries and entrepreneurs participate in this opportunity and ensures smooth coordination between community, MEPMA and Buy Desi.

Nipuna HDSMobilizes beneficiaries, coordinates training and supports implementation follow-up
Buy DesiProvides assured work, SOPs, quality standards, branding and market access
MEPMA BeneficiariesReceive livelihood, enterprise and income generation opportunities

What Buy Desi is Doing in this Project

Buy Desi supports decentralized centers for value addition activities such as cleaning, grading, sorting, processing, grinding where required, cold pressing, bottling, labeling, packaging, storage and dispatch. It helps local products become professional, traceable, market-ready and scalable.

The platform already works with products such as millets, pulses, spices, cold pressed oils, traditional products, rural products and artisan goods. With MEPMA support and Nipuna field coordination, this model can grow from pilot districts to a larger Andhra Pradesh network and later into a Pan India livelihood model.

Pilot Implementation

Pilot Implementation under MEPMA

Starting with Guntur and Srikakulam, validating operations and scaling across Andhra Pradesh and India.

Pilot Implementation Purpose

The pilot implementation is planned to test the complete livelihood model before large-scale expansion. It will validate beneficiary mobilization, infrastructure setup, raw material supply, processing capacity, packing quality, storage, dispatch, payment workflow, market demand and entrepreneur income stability.

The pilot will help standardize SOPs, training modules, quality-check systems, payment process, monitoring formats and district-level coordination. Once the model becomes stable, it can be replicated across districts with better planning and lower operational risk.

Guntur Pilot

  • Strong logistics connectivity for faster movement of goods.
  • High market demand and easier access to buyers.
  • Availability of workforce, infrastructure and operational support.
  • Ideal district for efficient operations, testing and scaling.
  • Suitable for packaging, dispatch, training and central coordination.

Srikakulam Pilot

  • Rich agricultural and tribal product base.
  • High livelihood generation potential for local communities.
  • Opportunities for rural–urban supply chain development.
  • Strategic district for decentralized processing and value addition.
  • Useful for connecting local producers to organized market channels.

Pilot Execution Phases

1

District Selection

Confirm locations based on product availability, SHGs, market connectivity and infrastructure.

2

Beneficiary Mobilization

MEPMA and Nipuna mobilize SHGs, women, unemployed youth and local entrepreneurs.

3

Training & SOPs

Buy Desi provides workflow, quality standards, packaging process and operational guidance.

4

Operations Launch

Centers begin sourcing, processing, packing, storage, dispatch and payment workflow.

Pilot Model Flow

How the Pilot Works

01

Raw Material Supply

Buy Desi sources materials from farmers, SHGs, tribal producers and FPOs.

02

Processing & Packing

Center processes, quality-checks and packs as per standards.

03

Storing

Packed products are stored safely and dispatched order-wise.

04

Delivery through Buy Desi

Orders are delivered to customers through Buy Desi network.

05

Payment After Delivery

Payment is released to the center after successful delivery.

Expansion Roadmap

From Pilot Districts to Pan India Growth

District Identification

Select districts based on agriculture, infrastructure and livelihood need.

Entrepreneur Onboarding

Mobilize and enroll SHGs, youth and local entrepreneurs.

Infrastructure Setup

Set up machinery, workspace, quality process and training systems.

Operations & Supply

Begin regular supply, processing, packaging and dispatch.

Monitoring & Scale-up

Track quality, payment, workflow and performance for expansion.

100+Centers Planned
10,000+Entrepreneurs
5,000+Direct Jobs
10,00,000+Indirect Livelihoods
25AP Districts

Future Vision: Pan India Livelihood Network

After successful implementation in Andhra Pradesh, the model can be expanded to other Indian states through local SHGs, producer groups, FPOs, entrepreneurs and institutional partners. The future vision is to build a decentralized processing, packaging and market-linkage network across India.

This Pan India model can support regional products, traditional foods, tribal produce, farmer products, handicrafts and local value-added goods while creating local employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Andhra Pradesh PilotSouth India Scale-upMulti-State NetworkPan India Growth
India map for Pan India expansion
Raw Material Supply

Raw Material Supply

Organized sourcing from farmers, SHGs, FPOs and producer groups before processing begins.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Raw Material Supply

Raw material supply is the starting point of the livelihood chain. Local produce is identified, collected and prepared for value addition through MEPMA-supported communities, Nipuna field coordination and Buy Desi market linkage.

What We Do

Identify suitable raw materials such as pulses, millets, spices, oil seeds, forest produce and local products from farmers, SHGs, FPOs and producer groups.

Quality Focus

Check basic quality, freshness, moisture condition, cleanliness and suitability before accepting material for processing or packaging.

Livelihood Value

Creates a regular sourcing channel for local producers and connects their produce with processing centers and market demand.

Partner Role

MEPMA supports community access, Nipuna coordinates field-level collection, and Buy Desi guides product demand and market standards.

Source local produceStep 1
Check qualityStep 2
Send to centerStep 3
Process or packStep 4
Move to marketStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

This stage helps local producers move from scattered selling to an organized supply chain with better visibility and future repeat work.

Cleaning

Cleaning

Removing dust, stones, damaged particles and unwanted material before grading or processing.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Cleaning

Cleaning is the first quality-control activity in Processing and Packaging Centers. It ensures that only clean, safe and usable raw material moves to the next stage. This improves product hygiene, customer trust and processing efficiency.

What Happens

Raw materials are cleaned manually or with simple equipment to remove dust, stones, husk, broken particles, insects, mud and other foreign matter.

Products Covered

Useful for pulses, millets, spices, grains, oil seeds, dry products and local produce handled by SHGs and small entrepreneurs.

Why It Matters

Clean raw material reduces wastage, improves food safety, protects machinery and creates a better final product for retail packing.

Livelihood Link

SHG members and local youth can be trained for cleaning work as a regular paid activity within the center.

Receive raw materialStep 1
Remove impuritiesStep 2
Check cleanlinessStep 3
Move to gradingStep 4
Record batchStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Cleaning builds the base for professional quality standards and helps local products enter formal markets through Buy Desi and open-market channels.

Seed Cleaning

Seed Cleaning

Preparing oil seeds before cold pressing to improve oil quality and hygiene.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Seed Cleaning

Seed cleaning is a dedicated operation for cold-pressed oil units. Seeds must be clean, dry and free from unwanted material before they are moved into the cold press machine.

What Happens

Oil seeds such as groundnut, sesame, coconut, sunflower, mustard, castor and flaxseed are cleaned to remove stones, dust, shells and damaged seeds.

Quality Focus

Only suitable seeds are selected for pressing, helping maintain natural aroma, purity and better shelf quality of the oil.

Unit Benefit

Clean seeds protect the machine, reduce contamination and improve the final oil output.

Livelihood Link

Women SHGs and trained youth can handle seed cleaning, pre-checking and batch preparation as part of unit operations.

Receive seedsStep 1
Remove impuritiesStep 2
Check drynessStep 3
Prepare batchStep 4
Move to pressingStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Clean seed preparation strengthens the quality of cold-pressed oils and supports reliable production for Buy Desi and other market channels.

Grading

Grading

Separating raw material based on size, quality, condition and usability.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Grading

Grading brings consistency to local products. It helps the center separate good quality material from damaged or unsuitable material, making final products more reliable and market-ready.

What Happens

Raw materials are separated based on size, color, quality, freshness, moisture condition and physical damage.

Products Covered

Applicable for millets, pulses, spices, oil seeds, grains, dry products and other local products handled by the centers.

Why It Matters

Grading improves uniformity, reduces rejection, supports batch consistency and helps products look professional on retail shelves.

Livelihood Link

Local women and youth can be trained to grade products accurately using simple standards and checklists.

Inspect materialStep 1
Separate gradesStep 2
Remove rejectsStep 3
Prepare lotsStep 4
Send to processingStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Grading helps small producers meet market standards and builds customer confidence in community-made products.

Sorting

Sorting

Selecting usable material and removing damaged or unwanted items before processing.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Sorting

Sorting is a detailed selection stage after cleaning and grading. It ensures that only selected material enters processing, packaging or oil extraction, improving both quality and customer satisfaction.

What Happens

Workers sort raw material manually or with basic tools to remove damaged grains, broken seeds, discolored items, unwanted pieces and foreign objects.

Quality Focus

Sorting supports consistent taste, appearance, pack quality and processing output.

Market Value

Better sorting reduces complaints and helps local products match the expectations of e-commerce, retail and institutional buyers.

Livelihood Link

Sorting provides steady work for trained SHG members, especially in product preparation and quality checking.

Clean materialStep 1
Sort carefullyStep 2
Remove rejectsStep 3
Create selected lotStep 4
Move forwardStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Sorting transforms local produce into a more reliable input for branded and market-ready products.

Processing

Processing

Converting local raw produce into value-added products through product-specific operations.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Processing

Processing is where local produce becomes a usable product. Depending on the category, this may include grinding, powdering, mixing, de-husking, preparation, pressing or finishing.

What Happens

Products are processed using suitable machinery and standard operating practices based on the product type and market requirement.

Products Covered

Can include pulses, spices, millets, powders, cold-pressed oils, dry fish, disposable plates and other local products.

Quality Focus

Processing must follow hygiene, measurement, consistency and safety standards so that every batch is reliable.

Partner Role

Buy Desi provides market guidance and product standards, Nipuna supports coordination, and MEPMA enables beneficiary participation and support.

Prepare materialStep 1
Use machineryStep 2
Follow SOPStep 3
Check outputStep 4
Send to packingStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Processing adds value to local produce and increases income potential for entrepreneurs and community groups.

Cold Pressing

Cold Pressing

Extracting oil through low-heat traditional pressing to preserve natural product value.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Cold Pressing

Cold pressing is the main production activity of the oil unit. Cleaned and graded seeds are pressed slowly without high heat, supporting healthy, natural and traditional oil positioning.

What Happens

Prepared seeds are loaded into the cold press machine and pressed at low temperature to extract oil naturally.

Product Value

This process helps retain natural aroma, taste and nutritional qualities compared to high-heat refining methods.

Quality Focus

Operators monitor cleanliness, seed condition, machine operation and output quality during pressing.

Livelihood Link

Women SHGs and trained operators can run the unit, manage batches and create income through regular oil production work.

Clean seedsStep 1
Load machineStep 2
Cold pressStep 3
Collect oilStep 4
Move to filteringStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Cold pressing supports traditional healthy oils while creating local enterprise opportunities for SHGs and youth.

Oil Extraction

Oil Extraction

Collecting oil from prepared seeds after pressing and preparing it for filtration.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Oil Extraction

Oil extraction is the core output stage of the cold-pressed oil unit. The extracted oil is collected carefully and prepared for filtering, bottling and branding.

What Happens

Oil is extracted from selected seeds using cold press machinery and collected in clean food-grade containers.

Quality Focus

The process must maintain hygiene, avoid contamination and separate oil from seed residue properly.

By-Product Value

Oil cake or residue can be handled separately where suitable, supporting additional value use.

Livelihood Link

This stage creates skilled machine operation and production monitoring work for trained local entrepreneurs.

Press seedsStep 1
Collect oilStep 2
Separate residueStep 3
Check qualityStep 4
Move to filteringStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

A clean extraction process improves oil purity and strengthens the commercial value of the finished product.

Filtering

Filtering

Removing sediment and coarse particles before bottling.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Filtering

Filtering makes extracted oil cleaner and bottle-ready while preserving the natural identity of cold-pressed oils. It improves clarity, hygiene and customer acceptance.

What Happens

Extracted oil is passed through suitable filtering methods to remove sediment, seed residue and visible particles.

Quality Focus

Filtering improves appearance and usability without changing the traditional cold-pressed nature of the product.

Market Value

Clear and clean oil is more suitable for bottling, labeling, storage and retail display.

Livelihood Link

Local teams can be trained to monitor filtering, container cleanliness and batch handling.

Collect oilStep 1
Filter sedimentStep 2
Check clarityStep 3
Prepare bottlesStep 4
Move to bottlingStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Filtering improves customer confidence and prepares the product for professional packaging and sale.

Bottling

Bottling

Filling filtered oil into clean bottles with measured quantity and hygienic handling.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Bottling

Bottling is the stage where filtered oil becomes ready for labeling, packing and market supply. It requires cleanliness, quantity accuracy and careful handling.

What Happens

Filtered oil is filled into clean bottles or containers in required quantities using hygienic filling practices.

Quality Focus

Bottle cleanliness, correct quantity, sealing and handling are checked before labeling.

Market Value

Proper bottling makes oil suitable for retail, e-commerce, institutional supply and Buy Desi distribution.

Livelihood Link

Women SHGs can manage filling, sealing, bottle checking and finished goods preparation as regular work.

Clean bottlesStep 1
Fill oilStep 2
Check quantityStep 3
Seal bottleStep 4
Send to labelingStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Bottling converts oil into a customer-ready product and improves the professionalism of community-produced goods.

Labeling

Labeling

Adding brand identity, product details and batch information to packs or bottles.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Labeling

Labeling gives products a clear identity. It helps customers understand the product, supports trust and makes local products ready for modern retail and online sales.

What Happens

Labels are fixed on packets, bottles or boxes with product name, brand, quantity, batch details and other required display information.

Quality Focus

Labels must be neat, correctly placed, readable and matched with the right product batch.

Market Value

Good labeling improves shelf appeal, brand recognition and customer trust.

Partner Role

Buy Desi supports branding and packaging standards, while local teams handle labeling and quality checking at the center.

Prepare labelsStep 1
Match productStep 2
Fix labelStep 3
Check detailsStep 4
Move to packingStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Labeling connects local products with professional markets and helps them compete with organized brands.

Packaging

Packaging

Packing products safely for storage, retail sale, e-commerce and delivery.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Packaging

Packaging protects the product and improves its presentation. It is one of the most important stages for market readiness, especially for Buy Desi and open-market supply.

What Happens

Cleaned and processed products are packed in suitable pouches, bottles, jars, boxes or cartons based on product type and order requirement.

Quality Focus

Packaging must protect freshness, prevent leakage or damage and maintain proper weight or quantity.

Market Value

Professional packaging helps products move into retail stores, online platforms, exhibitions and institutional supply.

Livelihood Link

Packaging creates repeated work for local centers and can support women-led micro-enterprises.

Select pack typeStep 1
Fill productStep 2
Seal properlyStep 3
Check qualityStep 4
Prepare dispatchStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Packaging changes local produce into a finished product that can be sold confidently in wider markets.

Batch Coding

Batch Coding

Adding batch, date and traceability details for quality monitoring.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Batch Coding

Batch coding brings discipline and accountability into the processing chain. It helps track when and where a product was prepared, packed and dispatched.

What Happens

Batch number, production date, packing date and other traceability details are added to the product or label.

Quality Focus

Coding supports batch-wise checking, complaint handling, stock rotation and product tracking.

Market Value

Batch-coded products look more professional and are easier to manage in retail and e-commerce channels.

Livelihood Link

Local workers can be trained to maintain batch records, coding accuracy and stock documentation.

Assign batchStep 1
Print codeStep 2
Verify detailsStep 3
Record stockStep 4
Store productStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Batch coding helps community centers follow organized business practices and improves buyer confidence.

Storage

Storage

Keeping packed products safely before order-based dispatch.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Storage

Storage ensures finished products remain safe, organized and ready for dispatch. It supports smooth supply chain operations and prevents damage or contamination.

What Happens

Packed products are stored in clean, dry and organized spaces with proper stacking, stock separation and batch visibility.

Quality Focus

Storage must protect products from moisture, pests, heat, breakage and mixing of batches.

Market Value

Good storage supports timely dispatch, stock management and better order fulfillment.

Livelihood Link

Centers can create work in stock handling, inventory records, order preparation and dispatch support.

Receive packed goodsStep 1
Arrange stockStep 2
Protect productsStep 3
Track batchesStep 4
Dispatch ordersStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Proper storage helps the center operate like a professional micro-enterprise and reduces product loss.

Delivery through Buy Desi

Delivery through Buy Desi

Moving finished products from community centers to customers and market channels.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Delivery through Buy Desi

Delivery through Buy Desi connects local production with real customers. It reduces the marketing burden on SHGs and entrepreneurs by giving them access to a wider sales network.

What Happens

Finished products are dispatched based on Buy Desi orders, retail requirements, e-commerce demand or open-market supply opportunities.

Buy Desi Role

Buy Desi supports branding, customer reach, sales channels, order planning and distribution coordination.

Center Role

Centers prepare stock, pack orders, maintain dispatch records and ensure products are ready for transport.

Livelihood Link

Delivery-linked work gives centers continuous business opportunity instead of one-time training or irregular activity.

Receive orderStep 1
Prepare stockStep 2
Pack dispatchStep 3
Move to buyerStep 4
Confirm deliveryStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

This stage connects community production with actual income by linking finished goods to customers.

Payment After Delivery

Payment After Delivery

Service-based payment after successful completion of processing, packing and delivery.

MEPMA Livelihood Implementation

Payment After Delivery

The payment-after-delivery model creates accountability and regular income opportunities. Centers are paid for services completed as part of the production and delivery chain.

What Happens

After products are processed, packed, dispatched and delivered, the center or entrepreneur receives payment for the completed service.

Why It Matters

This model encourages quality work, timely delivery, proper records and professional discipline.

Income Model

Entrepreneurs can earn through service charges for cleaning, grading, processing, packaging, labeling, storage and dispatch support.

Long-Term Value

Regular orders and service-based payments can help SHGs and youth build stable micro-enterprises.

Complete workStep 1
Dispatch productStep 2
Confirm deliveryStep 3
Verify recordsStep 4
Release paymentStep 5

Livelihood Outcome

Payment after delivery makes the model practical, trackable and connected to real market activity.

Job Fairs under MEPMA, AP

Job Fairs under MEPMA, AP

Employment outreach, candidate counselling, company connect and placement support across Andhra Pradesh.

MEPMA AP Job Fair Network

Job fairs under MEPMA, Andhra Pradesh are planned as structured employment drives for urban poor youth, SHG family members, trained candidates and unemployed job seekers. Nipuna HDS supports candidate mobilization, registration, counselling, employer coordination, interview arrangements and follow-up after selection.

This page now includes Eluru, Vijayawada, Bapatla, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari, Guntur and Kakinada job fairs. Each job fair has a separate clean inner page with two editable gallery photo slots.

What We Do in Job Fairs under MEPMA, AP

These drives connect candidates with companies that have active hiring requirements. The process includes awareness, registration, basic counselling, company participation, interview coordination and joining follow-up.

AwarenessMobilizing candidates through MEPMA teams, SHGs, communities, colleges and local networks.
RegistrationCollecting candidate details, qualification, skills, location and job preferences.
CounsellingGuiding candidates about roles, salary, workplace expectations and interview readiness.
PlacementConnecting candidates with employers and supporting selection and joining follow-up.
AP Job Fair Locations

Open Each MEPMA Job Fair Page

Each location page has clear content and 2 editable gallery image slots.

Eluru Job Fair

District-level MEPMA job fair focused on local youth, SHG family members and entry-level employment opportunities.

Open Page

Vijayawada Job Fair

Large urban employment drive connecting candidates with companies from service, retail, logistics, healthcare and other sectors.

Open Page

Bapatla Job Fair

Community-focused job fair for local candidates, trained youth and low-income families seeking stable livelihood opportunities.

Open Page

Rajamahendravaram Job Fair

Regional employment support event connecting job seekers with companies through registration, counselling and interviews.

Open Page

East Godavari Job Fair

District-level job fair supporting youth from urban poor communities, SHGs and surrounding mandals.

Open Page

Guntur Job Fair

MEPMA employment drive supporting candidate mobilization, company participation, interviews and joining follow-up.

Open Page

Kakinada Job Fair

Job fair for coastal Andhra candidates with focus on organized employment, counselling and employer connect.

Open Page

Job Fair Working Process

Candidate Identification

Eligible youth and SHG family members are identified.

Registration

Candidate details are collected and mapped to suitable jobs.

Orientation

Candidates receive guidance about interviews and job roles.

Company Connect

Companies participate with active hiring requirements.

Interview

Screening, HR discussion and selection process are conducted.

Follow-up

Selected and shortlisted candidates are tracked for joining.

JNTU

JNTU Job Fairs

Starting from December 2021, we have organized a series of large-scale job fairs at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad.

These events have become a vital employment platform for thousands of job seekers, especially fresh graduates and young professionals across Telangana and neighboring states.

Over the course of multiple drives, lakhs of candidates have actively participated, demonstrating the growing demand for employment opportunities and skill-based recruitment.

The impact of these job fairs has been substantial, with more than 1.2 lakh candidates successfully placed in various sectors including information technology, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and customer service.

These fairs have attracted participation from hundreds of reputed companies, enabling direct engagement between employers and prospective employees.

Puducherry

Puducherry Job Fair

Following the resounding success of the JNTU Job Fair in December 2021, the then Hon'ble Governor of Telangana and Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Smt. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, requested Nipuna to organise a similar employment initiative in Puducherry.

This marked Nipuna's first job fair outside Telangana, setting a milestone in its journey to expand employment opportunities across India.

The Puducherry Mega Job Fair witnessed enthusiastic participation, with 106 companies from various sectors coming together to recruit fresh talent.

A total of 15,291 candidates attended the fair, out of which 2,921 candidates secured employment across industries such as IT, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and services.

Osmania

Osmania Job Fair

The Job Fair organized at Osmania University stands out as a landmark event in the institution's history. It witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with over 55,000 job seekers from diverse academic and professional backgrounds participating.

The event proved to be highly impactful, resulting in more than 15,000 successful placements across IT, healthcare, finance, retail and manufacturing.

Numerous national and regional companies took part, offering roles suitable for freshers, semi-skilled, and experienced candidates.

This job fair not only showcased Osmania University as a hub for talent and opportunity but demonstrated the effectiveness of large-scale employment drives in bridging the gap between industry and job seekers.

Kaushal Mahotsav

Kaushal Mahotsav — Telangana

The Kaushal Mahotsav held in Telangana was a significant employment and skill development event organized in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

The event was conducted under the guidance of Hon'ble Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, reflecting a strong commitment to youth empowerment and workforce development.

Through focused efforts and efficient coordination, the Kaushal Mahotsav successfully facilitated employment for over 2,500 candidates across IT, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and retail.

Alongside job placements, the event featured career counselling, skill assessments and awareness sessions about government-led training programmes.

Eluru Job Fair

Eluru Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

District-level MEPMA job fair focused on local youth, SHG family members and entry-level employment opportunities.

Eluru Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

District-level MEPMA job fair focused on local youth, SHG family members and entry-level employment opportunities. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The Eluru job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

Vijayawada Job Fair

Vijayawada Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Large urban employment drive connecting candidates with companies from service, retail, logistics, healthcare and other sectors.

Vijayawada Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Large urban employment drive connecting candidates with companies from service, retail, logistics, healthcare and other sectors. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The Vijayawada job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

Bapatla Job Fair

Bapatla Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Community-focused job fair for local candidates, trained youth and low-income families seeking stable livelihood opportunities.

Bapatla Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Community-focused job fair for local candidates, trained youth and low-income families seeking stable livelihood opportunities. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The Bapatla job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

Rajamahendravaram Job Fair

Rajamahendravaram Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Regional employment support event connecting job seekers with companies through registration, counselling and interviews.

Rajamahendravaram Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Regional employment support event connecting job seekers with companies through registration, counselling and interviews. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The Rajamahendravaram job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

East Godavari Job Fair

East Godavari Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

District-level job fair supporting youth from urban poor communities, SHGs and surrounding mandals.

East Godavari Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

District-level job fair supporting youth from urban poor communities, SHGs and surrounding mandals. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The East Godavari job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

Guntur Job Fair

Guntur Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

MEPMA employment drive supporting candidate mobilization, company participation, interviews and joining follow-up.

Guntur Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

MEPMA employment drive supporting candidate mobilization, company participation, interviews and joining follow-up. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The Guntur job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

Kakinada Job Fair

Kakinada Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Job fair for coastal Andhra candidates with focus on organized employment, counselling and employer connect.

Kakinada Job Fair under MEPMA, AP

Job fair for coastal Andhra candidates with focus on organized employment, counselling and employer connect. The objective of this job fair is to bring employment opportunities closer to candidates and support them with proper registration, counselling, interview coordination and post-selection follow-up.

Nipuna HDS supports the field execution by coordinating with MEPMA teams, local communities, candidates, volunteers and hiring partners. Companies get organized candidate flow, while job seekers receive direct access to employment opportunities.

Candidate SupportRegistration, basic counselling, role matching and interview guidance.
Company ConnectEmployer participation, hiring desk support and interview coordination.
Follow-upShortlisted and selected candidates are supported for joining updates.

Livelihood Outcome

The Kakinada job fair strengthens the MEPMA employment support model by connecting local youth with real hiring opportunities and improving livelihood access for families.

Swadeshi Mela

Swadeshi Mela Job Fair

In October 2024, the Swadeshi Mela emerged as a dynamic platform celebrating India's cultural heritage, traditional industries, and local entrepreneurship.

Marking a significant milestone, Nipuna organized its 200th job fair on the inaugural day — a Mega Job Fair that underscored its unwavering commitment to employment generation.

The fair brought together over 142 companies. With 16,574 candidates in attendance and more than 5,000 successful placements, it stood as a testament to Nipuna's impactful employment model.

Alongside recruitment, the mela featured 300+ stalls showcasing handicrafts, handlooms, organic products and sustainable innovations — bringing to life the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Tribal

Tribal Job Fairs

Tribal Job Fairs have emerged as a vital initiative aimed at integrating tribal youth into the mainstream workforce by creating accessible employment and skill development opportunities.

Organized in tribal-dominated regions, these fairs focus on reaching marginalized communities that often face socio-economic barriers to employment.

These events serve as a bridge between tribal talent and industry needs, offering on-the-spot recruitment, career counselling, and awareness about government schemes.

Thousands of tribal youth have secured jobs across agriculture, textiles, retail, construction and services — playing a transformative role in socio-economic upliftment.

Covid-19 Relief

Covid-19 Relief Activities

Standing with India During Its Darkest Hour

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nipuna Human Development Society responded with compassion and speed by supporting communities that were severely affected by lockdowns, income loss and limited access to basic essentials.

Through food distribution drives, dry ration support, hygiene awareness and volunteer-led outreach, Nipuna reached daily wage workers, migrant labourers, elderly persons, underprivileged families and vulnerable children.

The focus was simple and direct: ensure that no family around our reach struggled without food, basic care or timely support during the crisis.

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Food Distribution

Cooked meals and dry ration kits for families affected by lockdown and income disruption.

Health & Hygiene

Support through hygiene kits, safety awareness and essential supplies for vulnerable communities.

Community Outreach

Volunteer coordination to identify families in need and provide quick support at the local level.

Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief Activities

Timely Support During Emergencies

Nipuna Human Development Society, in collaboration with Sewa International, has played a vital role in disaster relief and humanitarian support across multiple crises in India.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization swiftly mobilized resources to provide food distribution to vulnerable communities severely impacted by lockdowns and economic slowdown. Thousands of daily wage workers, migrant labourers and underprivileged families received timely relief through coordinated food supply drives.

In addition to pandemic relief, Nipuna actively responded to natural disasters in Telangana, where essential grocery kits were distributed to affected families, ensuring access to food and basic necessities amid widespread disruption.

Similarly, in Andhra Pradesh, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Michaung, Nipuna facilitated emergency aid by providing immediate relief materials, including food, water and hygiene kits to displaced and affected populations.

Beyond relief distribution, Nipuna has been lauded for its efficient grassroots mobilization, transparent operations and sustained engagement with communities to support rehabilitation and resilience-building efforts.

Grocery Kits

Essential grocery kits and daily-use items to affected families during disaster situations.

Food & Water

Immediate relief support including food, water and hygiene essentials for displaced communities.

Recovery Support

Continued engagement for rehabilitation, recovery and resilience-building after emergencies.

CSR Activities

CSR Activities

CSR for Sustainable Community Development

Nipuna Human Development Society is deeply committed to uplifting communities through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities focused on sustainable development and empowerment.

One of the key CSR projects is the installation of water purification plants in the Srikakulam region, providing access to clean and safe drinking water to thousands of residents. This initiative addresses critical health and sanitation challenges and improves the quality of life and drinking waterborne disease prevention.

In addition, Nipuna offers free skill-based training programmes aimed at enhancing employability among underprivileged youth. Courses such as digital marketing, banking, and networking equip students with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

These training initiatives are designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, fostering self-reliance. A significant outcome of these efforts is the placement support provided to poor and deserving students, connecting them with job opportunities across various sectors.

Through these CSR initiatives, Nipuna is empowering marginalized communities, promoting sustainable livelihoods and contributing to socio-economic development.

Water Purification

Clean drinking water support through community-level water purification initiatives.

Skill Training

Digital marketing, banking, networking and employability-focused courses for youth.

Placement Support

Connecting trained and deserving students with job opportunities across sectors.