Mahatma Jyotiba Fule College of Social Work, Yavatmal
Introduction:
The Mahatma Jyotiba Fule College of Social Work Pre-Incubation Center (PIC) is envisioned as a seed bed for future social entrepreneurs and innovators in the field of social work and community development. It will be a facilitating environment where students, alumni, local community members, and budding change-makers can turn their ideas into potential solutions for the most crucial social problems of the Yavatmal district and the wider region. The PIC seeks to be a driver of building a culture of social innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and sustainable development.
Yavatmal, similar to other parts of the world, has its own distinct social and economic issues. While conventional social work services are essential, creative, entrepreneurial responses are also important to effectively tackle these issues. Increasingly, there is a necessity to equip individuals with the capabilities, information, and resources necessary to conceive and implement viable, sustainable solutions. Most aspiring social innovators do not have the formal assistance and advice required to hone their ideas, create prototypes, find initial capital, and sift through the intricacies of starting a social business.
Governance and Management: Steering Committee
Sr.No.
Name
Expertise/ Criteria
Designation
Mo.No.
1
Dr. Sunil P. Washimkar
Principal MJFCSW,Ytl
Chairman
9405926081
2
Dr. Narendra N. Daware
Staff Member
In-charge
8805910744
3
Mr. Hrishikesh P. Shirbhate
Staff Member
Co-in charge
8275788099
4
Mr. Bharat Laxmanrao Rathod
Industry experts (H.R. Manager Sara Spintex (i)Pvt. Ltd. Dhamngaon Road Yavatmal)
Member
9673310342
5
Miss Pranali Jadhav,
Social entrepreneurs (Founder President, Ovee Trust, Mumbai)
Member
9004135250
6
Mr. Vinod Sanap
President of Alumni
Member
8308330893
7
Mr. Puja Holkar
BSW Ist Student rep.
Member
8983114471
8
Ms. Bharati Fuapre
BSW IInd Student rep.
Member
782081 8146
9
Mr. Shivam Shinde
BSW IIIrd Student rep.
Member
9370731422
10
Yet to Admitted
MSW Ist Student rep.
Member
11
Ms. Nandini Tambhakhe
MSW II Student rep.
Member
774192 1761
Target Beneficiaries:
Students of Mahatma Jyotiba Fule College of Social Work
Alumni of the college
Local community members with innovative ideas for social change.
Aspiring social entrepreneurs from the Yavatmal district
NGOs and community-based organizations
Vision: To be a pioneering pre-incubation hub that enables social innovators and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions to urgent social issues, to create a positive impact in the Yavatmal district and beyond.
Mission: To offer a nurturing ecosystem, such as training, mentorship, resources, and networking, that allows prospective social entrepreneurs to create, test, and launch influential and sustainable social enterprises.
Aims:
To cultivate a culture of social innovation and entrepreneurial thought among students, alumni, and community members.
To provide a platform for students, alumni, and community members to develop and test their ideas for social impact.
To contribute to the socio-economic development of the Yavatmal District by supporting the creation of sustainable social enterprises.
To promote ethical and responsible business practices among incubated ventures.
To align the incubation center with the requirements of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.
Objectives:
Provide workshops, seminars, and training schemes to foster entrepreneurial mindset and ideation among students, alumni, and community members.
To offer an organized incubation program for handpicked ventures, providing workspace, mentorship, exposure to funding opportunities, and other critical resources.
Connecting networking possibilities between incubated ventures, mentors, investors, and other players within the social enterprise value chain.
Organize training programs for improving incubatees’ skills in business planning, marketing, financial management, and impact measurement.
Facilitating incubates access to seasoned mentors with varied expertise (social work professionals, business leaders, academics) who can provide advice and guidance.
Activities:
Organizing workshops, seminars, and awareness programs to encourage social entrepreneurship and innovation among students and the community.
Conducting workshops to assist participants in generating and developing their ideas for social ventures.
Offering support and resources to assist incubatees in creating elaborate business plans.
Pairing incubatees with experienced mentors who can offer support and guidance.
Organizing training programs on business planning, marketing, finance management, legalities, and impact measurement.
Area of Focus (Complementary to Social Work Expertise): Even while being responsive to diverse social enterprises, the Pre-Incubation Center shall prioritize ventures addressing chosen social issues relevant to the expertise of Mahatma Jyotiba Fule College of Social Work:
Rural Development: Ventures to improve livings, access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure in rural regions.
Women Empowerment: Ventures promoting gender equity, economic empowerment, and social justice for women.
Education: Ventures that improve access to quality education and vocational training to the marginalized.
Healthcare: Ventures that address public health concerns, improve access to healthcare provision, and improve awareness of health.
Environmental Sustainability: Ventures that improve sustainable practices, conserve natural resources, and combat climate change.
Social Inclusion: Ventures that improve the rights and well-being of the marginalized, including the disabled, the LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable groups.
Partnerships and Collaborations: The Pre-incubation Center shall proactively seek partnerships and collaborations with:
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University: To be in line with university policies, gain access to resources, and benefit from expertise.
Government agencies: To gain access to funding, support, and regulatory advice.
Industry partners: To gain mentorship, access to markets, and investment opportunities.
Social enterprises: To bring collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Non-Governmental organizations: To gain access to their expertise and networks within the social sector.
Alumni Network: To leverage the experience and resource base of the alumni of the college.
“Pre-Incubation Centre (PIC) Monitoring Committee”
Sr. No.
Name
Designation
Mo.No.
1
Dr. Sunil P. Washimkar (Principal)
Chairman
9405926081
2
Dr. Narendra N. Daware
Co-ordinator / HOD Psychology
8805910744
3
Dr. Rahul Gondane
HOD Social Work
7588189248
4
Dr. Homraj T. Rathod
HOD Sociology
9604320630
5
Dr. Anil V. Deshmukh
Associate Professor
9850933171
6
Dr. Devidas Shmbharakar
Associate Professor
9405926081
7
Mr. Hrishikesh P. Shirbhate
Co-in charge Staff Member
8275788099
8
Mr. Bharat Laxmanrao Rathod
Industry experts (H.R. Manager Sara Spintex (i) Pvt. Ltd. Dhamngaon Road Yavatmai)
9673310342
9
Miss Pranali Jadhav,
Social entrepreneurs (Founder President, Ovee Trust, Mumbai)
