July 2, 2025
Who We Are?
Our Legacy
The women led energy entrepreneur model was first established in 2009 by Late Ms. Prema Gopalan and Mr. Upmanyu Patil with a vision to unlock the potential of grassroots women entrepreneurs. Prema Gopalan believed that resource-poor communities can be revitalized through economic growth and social progress when women are empowered as leaders and entrepreneurs. This vision gave birth to Sakhi Unique Rural Enterprise (SURE) and its time-tested Sakhi Model, which continues to drive sustainable livelihoods and community transformation.
Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise (SURE) was started in 2024 for scaling up the Sakhi Model across Maharashtra and other states – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise (SURE) is a women-first social enterprise enabling last-mile access to climate-smart livelihoods, clean energy, and health and wellness solutions across rural India. These products are promoted and marketed by trained women entrepreneurs known as “Sakhis” within their own communities.
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Net Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduced
What do we do?
Our Core Areas
We enable climate friendly products reach rural communities
We create awareness and drive demand within rural communities
We work as implementation partners for projects related to our core sectors
How We Do?
The SURE-Sakhi Model
Rural marketing requires innovative approaches to connect with diverse consumer bases. One promising avenue is tapping into progressive women networks in rural areas. Women play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic fabric of rural communities, and by leveraging their networks, we can create effective and sustainable strategies.
Identify Rural Women & Build Skills
Sakhi Led Community Trust
Drive adoption of Climate, Energy & Health Solutions
Earn Livelihoods & Build Strong Communities
Shaping Sakhi Lives
The SURE App
This App is our smart companion to track and manage every field activity with ease.
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Designed for Sakhis, it captures real-time data on sales, leads, training, and events—all in one place.
It helps us monitor progress, convert leads into sales, and stay on top of our daily work effortlessly.
With structured data and simple dashboards, it makes performance tracking and decision-making quick and effective.
Empowering every Sakhi, the SURE App brings transparency, efficiency, and impact to our work.
SURE India
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SDG Alignment
Trusted Team
Our Leadership Team
Upmanyu Patil
Founder and Director
Mr. Upmanyu Patil brings over 32 years of rich experience in the non-profit and social enterprise sector. With deep expertise in program management, corporate partnerships, and training development, Mr. Patil has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing programs that strengthen rural entrepreneurship and women’s economic empowerment.
Prashant Mandke
CEO & Founder
Mr.Prashant Mandke brings over 30 years of diverse and significant managerial and consulting experience, with extensive expertise in developing and implementing rural marketing campaigns for clients across FMCG, consumer durables, agriculture, and automobiles. He has been recognized as the Most Influential Rural Marketing Professional by CMO Asia and the Most Influential Agriculture Professional by the Agriculture Innovation Congress.
Rahul Hude
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Rahul Hude has 10 years of experience in the social sector, with expertise in developing women’s networks and implementing various projects in partnership with corporates and donors. He has published five international research articles and two chapters in international journals.
Partnerships
Recent Updates
Success Stories
June 29, 2025
June 27, 2025
Recent Updates
Events
April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026
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Head Office
Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise Private Limited,
Flat No:2005, Sanjay Park,
S.No.80/3/1, Near Orchid School,
Murkute Nagar, Mhalunge Road,
Baner,
Pune, Maharashtra, 411045
Registered Office
Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise Private Limited,
ST Colony, Old MIDC Road, India Nagar, Latur, Maharashtra-413512
Latur Office
Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise Private Limited,
House no-20,
Opposite of Jagrat Dakshin Hanuman Mandir, Behind COSIT College, Sharda Nagar, Ambejogai Road, Latur, (MH)-413531
Dharashiv Office
Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise Private Limited In front of Doordarshan Electronics Beside Equitas Bank Samata Nagar, Dharashiv (Osmanabad)- 413501 Mobile: +91 9765012888