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Rahul Karanpuriya

New Delhi

Summary

Sustainability leader and educator working at the intersection of regenerative learning, social justice, and systemic change. I design programs and mentor individuals in response to the meta-crisis, integrating storytelling, constitutional values, and community-rooted strategies to foster equity, resilience, and transformative action.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Travellers University
Dehradun
03.2018 - Current
  • Pioneered experiential learning initiatives that promoted sustainable living practices among diverse audiences.
  • Designed and led the 52 Parindey Fellowship Program, including learning process architecture, mentoring structures, and program content
  • Designed and led 3 fellowship cohorts (24 fellows) across 3 years, engaging with 52 grassroots mentors from 27 states
  • Recruited fellows, supported selection, and developed long-term learning journeys
  • Built and nurtured a multi-stakeholder ecosystem of fellows, regenerative practitioners (Parindeys), host communities, mentors, and storytelling audiences
  • Curated and shared stories of regenerative livelihoods, reaching 50,000+ people through community interactions, social media, and publications
  • Designed and delivered nine workshops for over 100 participants on the intersection of ecological conservation and development paradigms.
  • Engaged more than 300 university students across India in experiential learning to tackle global challenges.
  • Facilitated partnerships with grassroots movements, community hosts, and alternative networks to support immersive, dignity-centered learning journeys
  • Nurtured a democratic, trust-based work culture within the organization, rooted in shared leadership, emotional safety, and collective decision-making
  • Drafted key organizational policies aligned with values of justice, equity, and regenerative work culture

Dignity Fellow

Jan Shahas Foundation
Dewas
06.2022 - 04.2025
  • Integrated constitutional values—justice, liberty, dignity, fraternity, equality—into organizational frameworks to promote ethical governance.
  • Authored foundational policies that embody constitutional principles, ensuring inclusivity and accountability.
  • Designed workshops focused on constitutional values, value-based leadership, and strategies for overcoming challenges.
  • Edited and documented 10 compelling stories illustrating fellows applying constitutional values to drive positive change.
  • Published thought leadership blogs addressing education, patriarchy, and economic systems through constitutional perspectives.

Senior Program Consultant

Digital Swaraj Fellowship
New Delhi
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Launched Digital Swaraj Fellowship, enhancing digital literacy and community capacity building.
  • Developed comprehensive curriculum, learning modules, mentoring frameworks, and communication strategy for program excellence.
  • Mentored fellows to cultivate leadership skills and drive community impact in rural and semi-urban areas.
  • Authored process documentation and publications to increase program scalability and replicability.
  • Trained internal teams to embed collaboration culture and promote adaptive learning for sustained success.

Independent Narrative Researcher

52 Parindey Project (in collaboration with DEF)
Pan India
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Led a comprehensive narrative project investigating ecological collapse and community resilience over one year.
    Travelled 25,000 km through 20 Indian states to capture experiences of 52 regenerative practitioners addressing systemic issues.
    Compiled and published a book featuring these counter-narratives against mainstream development ideologies.
    Developed multimedia content—such as video and photo essays—highlighting diverse climate justice efforts.
    Established an organic following of more than 10,000 through impactful social media outreach.

Trainer & Facilitator

Jaipur Rugs
Jaipur
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
  • Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
  • Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
  • Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
  • Conducted training programs for 400+ employees, focusing on communication skills, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness techniques.
  • Designed and facilitated workshops on non-violent communication, team collaboration, and creative learning methods to enhance organizational culture.
  • Developed innovative training materials tailored to improve workforce engagement and productivity.

Program Coordinator & Content Creator

Shikshantar Andolan
Udaipur
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Coordinated and documented interviews with advocates for alternative education and sustainable practices.
  • Organized Udaipur’s inaugural Zero Budget Cycle Marathon, engaging 200 participants in sustainable transportation promotion.
  • Designed and facilitated village immersion programs for international students on grassroots sustainability methods.

Education

Self-Designed Learner - Social Justice & Sustainability

Swaraj University
Udaipur
07-2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Maharshi Dayanand University
Bhilwara
05-2008

Skills

  • Program development and management
  • Curriculum design and facilitation
  • Storytelling and documentation
  • Community engagement and mentorship
  • Strategic thinking and leadership
  • Team building
  • Leadership development
  • Narrative research
  • Consulting

Accomplishments

  • Media recognition: Featured in The Hindu, Livemint, and The Better India for innovative contributions to education and sustainability

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Publications

52 Parindey Book: Comprehensive documentation of 52 innovators  championing sustainable living. 52parindey | PUBLICATION

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Program Consultant

Digital Swaraj Fellowship
06.2023 - 03.2025

Dignity Fellow

Jan Shahas Foundation
06.2022 - 04.2025

Co-Founder

Travellers University
03.2018 - Current

Independent Narrative Researcher

52 Parindey Project (in collaboration with DEF)
06.2015 - 06.2017

Trainer & Facilitator

Jaipur Rugs
02.2014 - 01.2015

Program Coordinator & Content Creator

Shikshantar Andolan
07.2011 - 06.2012

Self-Designed Learner - Social Justice & Sustainability

Swaraj University

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Maharshi Dayanand University

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