The Secretariat (Team)

Vijayata Verma

Vijayata is a seasoned development professional with over 13 years of experience in the sector. She currently anchors the Udyamini-Rural Women Empowerment Program consortium, playing a pivotal role in driving the program towards its goals through collaborative engagement with partners.

Previously, Vijayata led the Livelihood portfolio at EdelGive Foundation in Mumbai, a philanthropic organization dedicated to working with NGOs across India. Her work focused on thematic areas such as water, climate-smart agriculture, women entrepreneurship, and overall organizational development.

Before her decade-long tenure at EdelGive, Vijayata served as a Development Therapist at AADI in Delhi, where she was involved in the rehabilitation of persons and children with disabilities.

Vijayata holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), specializing in Dalit and Tribal Social Work. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a certification in Development Therapy from Delhi University.