Brajesha Sharma

Brajesha Sharma, Founder & CEO of Gram Sansad, is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering panchayats and transforming rural India through sustainable, localized development. An engineering graduate turned social entrepreneur, he leads Gram Sansad, which has empowered over 2,200 panchayats across five states by building capacity, fostering market linkages, and promoting evidence-based governance. His vision focuses on creating economically independent panchayats with Own Source Revenue and integrating Localized Sustainable Development Goals. Recognized by the Vice President of India and other leaders, Brajesha’s work bridges indigenous knowledge with scientific solutions to drive grassroots change and build resilient rural communities nationwide.