OUR STORY
How It All Began
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
It didn’t begin in boardrooms or with big funding — it began in the heart of a village. A few voices. A shared dream. And the courage to say, "Why not us?"
Sudha Setu was born from the belief that rural women don’t need saving — they need a bridge. A bridge to skills, to dignity, to digital freedom.
This is not a story of charity. It’s a
It didn’t begin in boardrooms or with big funding — it began in the heart of a village. A few voices. A shared dream. And the courage to say, "Why not us?"
Sudha Setu was born from the belief that rural women don’t need saving — they need a bridge. A bridge to skills, to dignity, to digital freedom.
This is not a story of charity. It’s a story of chaal badalti chappalein, of sarees wrapped in strength, of villages rising from within.
And this? This is just the beginning.
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
Sudha , the beloved mother of our founder, was not a public figure — but to many, she was a guiding light. Her quiet strength, everyday compassion, and unwavering belief in helping others became the soul of this movement.
Sudha Setu is named in her honor — a tribute to the woman who taught us that true change begins with kindness, and dign
Sudha , the beloved mother of our founder, was not a public figure — but to many, she was a guiding light. Her quiet strength, everyday compassion, and unwavering belief in helping others became the soul of this movement.
Sudha Setu is named in her honor — a tribute to the woman who taught us that true change begins with kindness, and dignity is every person’s right.
Her legacy lives on in every life we touch.
Our Mission
In Loving Memory of
Our Mission
To build a compassionate, scalable bridge that empowers rural and tribal women through digital literacy, dignified livelihoods, and community-rooted education. From अ, आ, इ to A, B, C, D — from first touch on a smartphone to first online sale — we’re transforming hidden skills into visible strength.
Sudha Setu exists to restore dignity, s
To build a compassionate, scalable bridge that empowers rural and tribal women through digital literacy, dignified livelihoods, and community-rooted education. From अ, आ, इ to A, B, C, D — from first touch on a smartphone to first online sale — we’re transforming hidden skills into visible strength.
Sudha Setu exists to restore dignity, spark opportunity, and ensure that no woman is left behind in the digital age.
MEET THE LEADERSHIP
PRANJAL PUSHP (Founder, India)
AISHWARYA ANAND (Founding Team Member | Brand & Story Experience, India)
AISHWARYA ANAND (Founding Team Member | Brand & Story Experience, India)
The architect of the foundation. Pranjal is the visionary who laid the first brick of Sudha Setu in India, registering and building its legal and operational core through the Sudha Setu India Foundation. Grounded in rural realities and driven by purpose, he ensures every initiative is rooted in trust, accountability, and grassroots connec
The architect of the foundation. Pranjal is the visionary who laid the first brick of Sudha Setu in India, registering and building its legal and operational core through the Sudha Setu India Foundation. Grounded in rural realities and driven by purpose, he ensures every initiative is rooted in trust, accountability, and grassroots connection.
A bridge only lasts if it’s built right — my role is to make sure the foundation is solid.
AISHWARYA ANAND (Founding Team Member | Brand & Story Experience, India)
AISHWARYA ANAND (Founding Team Member | Brand & Story Experience, India)
AISHWARYA ANAND (Founding Team Member | Brand & Story Experience, India)
The voice behind the message. Aishwarya transforms ideas into emotion, strategy into storytelling, and visuals into trust. As a founding team member, she leads the narrative and public identity of Sudha Setu — shaping how the world sees, hears, and believes in the power of rural women.
Stories have the power to rebuild dignity. At Sudha Se
The voice behind the message. Aishwarya transforms ideas into emotion, strategy into storytelling, and visuals into trust. As a founding team member, she leads the narrative and public identity of Sudha Setu — shaping how the world sees, hears, and believes in the power of rural women.
Stories have the power to rebuild dignity. At Sudha Setu, I help make every woman’s story heard — beautifully and truthfully.
ARJUN GUPTA (VP, Marketing, India)
SHRESTHA PATHAK (Creative Communications Lead)
SHRESTHA PATHAK (Creative Communications Lead)
Arjun Gupta serves as the Vice President of Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement at Sudha Setu, where he champions the voice of rural artisans and community entrepreneurs. With a strong foundation in strategic branding, grassroots mobilization, and digital outreach, Arjun ensures that every campaign not only tells a story—but sparks a move
Arjun Gupta serves as the Vice President of Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement at Sudha Setu, where he champions the voice of rural artisans and community entrepreneurs. With a strong foundation in strategic branding, grassroots mobilization, and digital outreach, Arjun ensures that every campaign not only tells a story—but sparks a movement. He plays a pivotal role in connecting Sudha Setu’s mission with conscious consumers, government partners, and impact-driven institutions. Passionate about purpose-led growth, Arjun is committed to building a brand that’s not just seen—but felt.
SHRESTHA PATHAK (Creative Communications Lead)
SHRESTHA PATHAK (Creative Communications Lead)
SHRESTHA PATHAK (Creative Communications Lead)
Every smile, every dream, every woman we empower – she makes the world see it.
As a Founding Member of Sudha Setu, Shrestha transforms real village stories into scroll‑stopping moments that inspire change.
From mud lanes to mobile screens, she’s weaving our story with heart.
Global Voice & Vision Lead
PRAGYA RICHA (USA)
Global Partner | Strategy, Innovation & Scale (USA)
The bridge to the world. Pragya brings global perspective, healthcare innovation, and a deeply personal mission to Sudha Setu through The Sudha Light Inc. Her life journey — from early loss and caregiving to volunteering, consulting, and now scaling international impact — fuels her drive
Global Partner | Strategy, Innovation & Scale (USA)
The bridge to the world. Pragya brings global perspective, healthcare innovation, and a deeply personal mission to Sudha Setu through The Sudha Light Inc. Her life journey — from early loss and caregiving to volunteering, consulting, and now scaling international impact — fuels her drive to expand access, technology, and dignity for underserved women.
I didn’t just want to make a difference — I wanted to build the bridge I once needed. Sudha Setu is that bridge. And now, it’s helping others walk across with dignity.