Ignite India was initially conceived in 2021 to boost online visibility, crowdfunding, and recognition for NGOs committed to grassroots work. Officially launched in 2022, the organization soon pivoted to broaden credit access for the extremely impoverished, addressing the unequal reach of microfinance across demographic groups. In collaboration with student leaders and volunteers throughout Delhi NCR, Ignite India has focused on empowering women, especially those from scheduled castes, to launch their small businesses. Through a partnership with Chaupal, it has provided micro-loans to many women, supporting the establishment of successful enterprises. Additionally, Ignite India developed a bespoke curriculum for small business owners and offers daily management tips via text messages. Looking ahead, the organization aims to directly fundraise for micro-loans online and extend its services to more cities.
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Potential microloan beneficiaries identified
Women have learnt our curriculum for entrepreneurship
Microloans given through partner organization Chaupal
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Total loan disbursements
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Student members across Delhi NCR
Our curriculum booklet being presented to the 14th President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind at an event hosted by Maharaja Agarsen Institute of Technology where Ignite India founder Vivaan was invited as guest speaker.
Our Founder
Vivaan Garg
Vivaan is a grade 12 student at Vasant Valley School deeply passionate about Economics, Technology, and Social Entrepreneurship. He founded Ignite India when he was only a grade 9 student. He is very passionate about microfinance and public policy in general and has even written a research paper on Microfinance in India. Economics is a subject that Vivaan loves to read and research about developing interest from an early age after sitting in his grandfather's room and hearing him discuss India's economic state with his friends regularly over the phone. Besides this, Vivaan is involved in other initiatives, particularly in waste management and the circular economy. He also holds several leadership positions within school like heading the Technology Council, Quiz Club and being the Editor of the school Science Magazine.