Pangaonkar Rutuja Prashant

A Consultant at Sattva, specializing in digital inclusion, gender, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods. The role involves driving initiatives like digitalization for small businesses and fostering gender equity. As part of the ONDC Project Management Unit, efforts are led to onboard nano enterprises and MSMEs in sectors like handicrafts and food processing, enabling their success in the e-commerce space. With a background in policy and development, previous experience includes working with UN Women and the Government of Maharashtra on gender and livelihood programs. Holds a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master’s in Political Science.

Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A.), St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai 
  • Master of Arts in Political Science (M.A.), University of Mumbai 
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad (ongoing)
Work Experience
Has extensive experience in the social sector, specializing in gender inclusivity, livelihood generation, and digital public infrastructure. At Sattva Consulting, leads digital inclusion efforts through the ONDC, supporting the e-commerce readiness of small-scale enterprises, including women-led businesses. Over 1,000 businesses have been onboarded, impacting 2 lakh artisans and producers. Previously, at UN Women, supported gender equity and women’s entrepreneurship programs, working with the Maharashtra government to implement policies that impacted over 1 million women. Work with the Tribal Development Department focused on skilling and livelihood projects for marginalized communities, including establishing 64 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras under the PM Van Dhan Yojana.
Nature of Work
A Consultant at Sattva, focusing on advancing digital inclusion, gender equity, and livelihoods through the Digital Public Infrastructure framework. Leads initiatives within the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), supporting the onboarding of nano enterprises and MSMEs in sectors like handicrafts, handloom, and food processing, helping them become e-commerce-ready. The role involves facilitating partnerships, managing stakeholder engagement, and providing strategic advisory to optimize business outcomes for small-scale enterprises. Additionally, contributes to the digitalization of women-led businesses, promoting sustainable income growth. Previously worked with UN Women on gender equity, skilling, and employment initiatives, influencing state-level policies and programs to enhance women's economic empowerment.

Profile

  • Batch Year:2024-26
  • Experience: 6 Year
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Organisation: Sattva Consulting Pvt Ltd - https://www.sattva.co.in/
  • Email: bpgp24rutuja@iima.ac.in
  • Phone: XXX-XXX-5123
  • Social connect: LinkedIn | CV