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An empowered India is a Viksit Bharat

Enabling women, youth, and seniors to realize their potential

India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and is on track to become the third largest by GDP. Yet, GDP per capita remains under $3,000. True progress will come only when every Indian becomes an aspirant, participant, and beneficiary in the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Inspired by the collective action of the Quit India Movement, NEF (The Natarajan Empowerment Foundation) seeks to galvanize the same spirit where millions of citizens felt they had a role to play. We believe empowerment is the key: giving people the agency to transform themselves, and in doing so, transform India.

We exist because growth without empowerment is incomplete. NEF’s purpose is to awaken agency in every Indian, so that they can realize their potential, contribute meaningfully, and feel part of India’s journey.

What We Do

Empowerment doesn’t happen by chance. NEF advocates “Agency by Design” – a five-step framework to systematically build confidence, skills, and opportunities:

At NEF, empowerment is intentional and structured through our Agency by Design framework. This five-step cycle begins with Aspiration, where individuals are inspired to dream bigger and commit to change. In Awareness, they explore opportunities and understand the schemes and support available from Government and international agencies for entrepreneurship or youth engagement. Action Agenda follows, mapping customers, markets, and strategies. Preparedness builds the necessary skills, mindset, and readiness to take the leap. Finally, Execution turns plans into real outcomes – jobs created, ventures launched, communities strengthened thus fuelling India’s collective journey toward Viksit Bharat.

Our Beneficiaries

NEF is building pathways for three groups who hold immense untapped potential.

Women - Untapped Potential

48% of India’s population but contribute only 18% to GDP

We empower women

Urban professionals - Break barriers and rise to leadership.
Semi-Urban and Rural Women - Providing skilling and creating market opportunities
Entrepreneurs – Grow and scale their businesses

Senior Citizens - Unlocking Experience

1 in 5 Indians will be over 60 by 2047

We empower senior citizens

Reinvent life beyond retirement.
Share wisdom as mentors, trainers, and community leaders.

Youth - Tapping Demographic Dividend

65% of India is under 35; 40% of workforce

We empower Youth

Drive collective action in communities, cities, and nationwide causes.

Our Approach

We believe that when individuals transform, the nation transforms.

Facilitate Building Agency

Help Beneficiaries Identify Strengths and build Aspirations

Provide Skilling through Proprietary LMS tool

Create / Facilitate Market links to fulfil Aspirations

Transform one life at a time

Grow the movement for a Viksit Bharat

The NEF Advantage

Proven Leadership

NEF draws unique strength from its founders, Dr. Ganesh Natarajan and Dr. Uma Ganesh. With decades of leadership across business, technology, and social impact, they bring deep expertise as well as a proven track record of mentoring leaders and driving inclusive change. Their combined vision and experience ensures that NEF’s programs are not only aspirational but also practical, scalable, and rooted in real-world impact.