A Multipronged Approach to Address the Challenges of the Informal Sector in India
About Us
Founded in 2023, The Saath Janvikas Multipurpose Seva Sahkari Mandali Ltd. (SJMPC) is a community-owned institution built on the belief that development is strongest when led by people themselves. Established by Saath Charitable Trust in collaboration with Janvikas, it draws from over three decades of experience in strengthening grassroots institutions and expanding access for underserved communities.
Learn MoreOur Vision
"A world where communities thrive through collective action, sustainable practices, and equitable growth."
Our Mission
"To unlock the potential of informal sector workers and marginalized urban communities by building organized, market-linked, and inclusive platforms that ensure their recognition and participation as equal contributors to the economy and society."
What We Do
Our Services
Livelihoods & Market Access
Enabling women and micro-entrepreneurs to build sustainable incomes through enterprise support and market linkages.
Digital Platform: Business Ready App
A digital platform helping micro-entrepreneurs build visibility, access markets, and grow their businesses.
Skills & Capacity Building
Equipping members with practical, market-relevant skills to improve employability and income potential.
Financial Services
Strengthening financial security through savings, credit access, and financial literacy.
Social Security & Entitlements
Supporting access to schemes, documentation, and insurance for greater protection and dignity.
Infrastructure & Basic Services
Facilitating access to essential civic services to improve everyday living conditions.
Education & Health Services
Advancing learning and wellbeing through education support and preventive healthcare.
Identity, Collective Platforms & Democratic Governance
Organizing members into collectives to build visibility and shared opportunities, supported by transparent, digitally-enabled governance.
Why It Matters
India’s informal sector—comprising 92% of the workforce—remains fragmented, under-served, and highly vulnerable to systemic shocks. Migrants, women, and the urban poor are often excluded from formal systems, limiting their access to opportunities, protections, and essential services.
SJMPC exists to bridge this gap.
500 M+
Informal Workers92%
Urban Informal≈ 50%
GDP ShareRs. 23.93/hr
Average WageOur Approach
A structured pathway to systematic change and community resilience.
SJMPC works by organizing informal workers and micro-entrepreneurs into transparent, member-owned collectives. It strengthens livelihoods through a threefold approach—building people-led institutions, enabling access to markets, and facilitating linkages with systems and services. Supported by a practical digital backbone, this model enhances incomes, builds resilience, and ensures social and economic recognition for its members.
Society
Sector
Systems
SJMPC
Member owned Cooperatives
Management Committee
Guided by experienced leaders dedicated to collective empowerment.
Chinmayi Desai
President
Madhuben Parmar
Vice President
Mohammad Zuber Shaikh
Secretary
Our Advisors
Guiding our vision with experience and expertise.
Rajendra Joshi
Founder and Managing Trustee
SAATH
With over 37 years of experience working with underserved communities across urban and rural India, he has led pioneering initiatives in slum development and sustainable livelihoods, impacting over 10 lakh individuals. His work focuses on building integrated, community-led solutions across livelihoods, education, healthcare, climate resilience, and financial inclusion. An Ashoka Fellow and recipient of the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Award, his work focuses on building dignified and inclusive pathways for poor communities and contributing to thriving, resilient communities.
Vijay Parmar
Managing Trustee
JANVIKAS
A development professional committed to advancing the rights of Dalits and underprivileged communities. Managing Trustee of Janvikas since 2007, he has strengthened a nationwide network of people’s organizations. He continues to support work on equity, livelihoods, youth, and governance.
Paresh Sakariya
Associate Director
SAATH
A seasoned social worker with 22 years of experience, currently serving as Associate Director at Saath Charitable Trust for over years. With deep expertise in area development and community initiatives, he is dedicated to community empowerment, guided by integrity, resilience, and confidence.
Our Partners
Collaborating with trusted institutions to amplify our reach.
