Brajesha Sharma is the Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, an award-winning rural governance platform that has empowered over 2,200 panchayats across five states. A former engineering graduate turned social entrepreneur, he has pioneered participatory, evidence-based, and scalable models of local self-governance, connecting indigenous knowledge with policy frameworks. Recognized by the Vice President of India and other national leaders, his vision promotes Own Source Revenue (OSR), Localized SDGs, and grassroots leadership to build dignified, self-reliant panchayats across India.
Gram Sansad, founded by Brajesha Sharma under the Random Variable Foundation, is a groundbreaking platform focused on enabling rural India through localized, evidence-based solutions. It connects policymakers, civil society, corporate leaders, and grassroots changemakers to address social, economic, and environmental challenges. Active across five states, the platform promotes LSDGs, Own Source Revenue, and strategic capacity-building, empowering panchayats to become self-reliant engines of development.
Brajesha Sharma, Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, is a pioneering rural transformation leader focused on empowering over 2,200 panchayats across India. With a background in engineering and a mission-driven spirit, he has built scalable models for grassroots governance rooted in dignity, autonomy, and local wisdom. His vision integrates Localized Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs), Own Source Revenue generation, and evidence-based policy, making Gram Sansad a national force for change in rural India.
ब्रजेश शर्मा, ग्राम संसद के संस्थापक और सीईओ, ने ग्रामीण भारत में 2200 से अधिक पंचायतों को सशक्त बनाकर आत्मनिर्भरता की नई मिसाल पेश की है। वे स्थानीय शासन, अपनी आय स्रोत वृद्धि (Own Source Revenue), और स्थानीयकृत सतत विकास लक्ष्यों (LSDGs) को ज़मीनी योजनाओं से जोड़ने के लिए समर्पित हैं। उनका उद्देश्य है कि हर पंचायत सम्मान, सामर्थ्य और स्थानीय भागीदारी के साथ अपना विकास खुद निर्धारित करे।
ब्रजेश शर्मा द्वारा स्थापित ग्राम संसद एक सामाजिक नवाचार मंच है जो ग्रामीण भारत में विषयगत सतत विकास लक्ष्यों (LSDGs) के कार्यान्वयन के लिए प्रमाण-आधारित मॉडल विकसित करता है। यह मंच पंचायती राज संस्थाओं की क्षमता वृद्धि, बाज़ार से जुड़ाव, नीति हस्तक्षेप और स्थानीय नेतृत्व को बढ़ावा देने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रहा है। उनका उद्देश्य है कि गांवों की योजनाएं लोगों की आवाज़ और आकांक्षाओं के अनुरूप हों।
ब्रजेश शर्मा ने ग्रामीण पलायन की समस्या से निपटने के लिए ग्राम संसद के माध्यम से एक मॉडल विकसित किया है जो पंचायती स्वराज, स्थानीय रोजगार, बुनियादी सेवाओं और समुदाय आधारित योजना को केंद्र में रखता है। यह मॉडल पहले ही पांच राज्यों में 2200 से अधिक पंचायतों में सफलतापूर्वक लागू किया जा चुका है और अब पलायनग्रस्त गांवों में भी उम्मीद की किरण बन रहा है।
Brajesha Sharma promotes multidisciplinary collaboration among government departments and civil society to address complex rural challenges. He emphasizes evidence-based planning and local leadership to sustainably manage environmental issues, enhance governance, and empower panchayats across multiple states.
Brajesha Sharma champions integrated rural development through Gram Sansad, focusing on empowering panchayats to drive localized sustainable development. The platform promotes capacity building, market linkages, and infrastructure improvements to enhance livelihoods and resilience in border villages, aligning with national security and growth objectives.
As Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, Brajesha Sharma advocates for bottom-up, evidence-based rural development. He envisions self-reliant panchayats driving their own growth through capacity building, localized sustainable development goals, and enhanced governance—building dignity and opportunity for every villager.
Despite challenges like COVID-19, Brajesha Sharma’s Gram Sansad continues to empower over 2,200 panchayats across India, fostering resilient rural communities through evidence-based governance, sustainable development goals, and localized leadership, ensuring progress even in the most remote villages.
Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, Brajesha Sharma emphasizes the importance of improved infrastructure and connectivity in rural areas to boost local economies, support sustainable development goals, and empower panchayats. Enhanced access leads to better market linkages, healthcare, education, and opportunities, aligning with his vision of resilient rural India.
Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, Brajesha Sharma focuses on building empowered panchayats through capacity building, evidence-based planning, and integrating Localized Sustainable Development Goals. His leadership is pivotal in shaping grassroots governance models that foster economic resilience and inclusive growth in rural India.
As Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, Brajesha Sharma advocates for empowering panchayats with localized sustainable development goals, capacity building, and market linkages. His efforts focus on creating economic opportunities, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering community-led growth to transform rural India.
Brajesha Sharma promotes collaborative engagement between government ministries and grassroots institutions to develop sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. His leadership in Gram Sansad integrates local knowledge with scientific approaches to strengthen rural resilience and governance.
Brajesha Sharma, Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, works closely with government and civil society to enhance disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and sustainable development in rural areas. His leadership strengthens panchayats’ capacity to respond effectively to challenges like natural disasters while fostering long-term growth.