The Guy Who Started Shreni Samudaya To Give Occupations To The Informal Population, Sudhir Kamath

In India, almost 80% of workers are working in the informal sector, which provides only rudimentary financial security and job security. Because the construction and fields related to that were not established to have social status or a professional career path, he learned this from his discussion with workers and his own experience in the field.
Sudhir Kamath launched Shreni Samudaya in 2018 to help bridge this gap and pave the way for these people to be recognized and respected for their efforts. It is forming Occupational Networks for people working in the informal economy. The goal of this program is to create a community where people can seek professional assistance from their peers.
The word ‘Shreni’ is derived from ancient Indian trade guilds that were established for specific occupations. These guilds were intricately linked to the economy, from the supply chain to the marketplaces, and they were knitted into India’s socio-economic fabric. Their worldview is based on these Shrenis, who was famous throughout the Buddhist era, and their goal is to resurrect them. They are attempting to re-establish the autonomy, economic structure, and sense of community that existed in ancient India.
These networks earlier started as WhatsApp groups for various professions such as handloom weavers, wood inlay artisans, woodcarvers, carpenters, and beauticians and have now developed into real digital and physical networks, where individuals discuss updates, supply, reselling, retailing, designs, and more.
Their ultimate goal is to create self-sustaining and independent communities. In addition, the team hopes to assist in the development of frameworks with varying degrees of standards and accountability, as well as socio-economic benefits for the groups.