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Reliance Foundation invites application for DARE (Dhirubhai Ambani Rural Entrepreneurship) – Young Professionals Programme ’11

Vision: Building a talent pool of young professionals who DARE to create entrepreneurial opportunities for rural India

Who can apply?

  1. Be an Indian citizen of not more than 26 years of age at the time of application
  2. The minimum qualifications needed for the DARE YP Programme are a Post Graduate degree or equivalent in one of the following courses or more at the time of submitting application:

M. Sc / M. Tech  in Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Horticulture, Plant Biology, Agronomy, Environment Science & Tech, Agri. Bio-technology, Forestry, Sericulture, Agribusiness Economics and Policy, Agribusiness Environment, Farm Engineering Industry, Hi-Tech Agriculture, farm machinery & power engg, irrigation & drainage engg, post harvest process engg, soil & water conservation, natural resource management or a related course

OR

Degree with Post Graduation in Rural development/Rural management/Forest Management/ Social Work/ Development Management or a related course

The university / institution of this post graduate course have to be from one of the following states:

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan

  1. A work experience between 24 to 36 months at the time of application

The DARE YP Program is a starting point for an exciting career in the Reliance Foundation. The Programme is designed for providing an opportunity to outstanding young and motivated professionals, who have demonstrated a commitment to development, supported by academic success, professional achievement and potential for leadership.

The programme intends to train them to play a role in transformation of “Bharat”- the rural India. The Programme recruits through a highly selective and competitive process and then facilitates their rapid integration into the Reliance Foundation’s business and culture.

If you are selected to join as DARE Young Professional, your assignment will be enriched through on-the-job learning, specialized training, sustainable agriculture development assignment, and mentoring. It is an opportunity to experience development and gain exposure to rural India with an opportunity to participate hands on.

Selection process

DARE YPs are chosen through an intensive and rigorous selection process involving written tests, group discussions, OBT and personal interviews focusing as much on technical skills as much as social attitudes. Interested candidates may also apply to training and placement cell of their respective universities.

Compensation & benefits to a DARE YP:

DARE YPs will receive the existing package of stipend for the ongoing internship programs of Reliance Industries Ltd.  The compensation for all the selected DARE YPs will be Rs.3.0 lakhs/annum for the year 2011-12.

After successful completion of training they will be absorbed as Field Executive in Mission BIJ of Reliance Foundation. This placement will be subject to a bond of Rs.2 lakhs/ DARE YP for two more subsequent years.

Click here to download application

Applicants from respective states may apply at the following email ids with duly filled application form:

Gujarat and Rajasthan – 

MP and Chhattisgarh – 

Maharashtra and Orissa – 

AP, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka – 

IIT Kharagpur, North Eastern Hill University, IARI New Delhi –


Shital Shah

Shital’s family immigrated from India when she was only four years old, but her heart and soul still remain there. She went on to graduate from Northwestern University and returned to India as an Indicorps fellow. She completed her Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service, specializing in International Development. In the past few years, she has been involved with the Washington Leadership Program, InSPIRE (a summer program for South Asian youth), and internships with Acumen Fund, the UN, Oxfam International, the World Bank, and New Visions for Public Schools. She currently works on savings, technology, and mobile banking projects in South Asia with ShoreBank International.

86 Comments on “Reliance Foundation invites application for DARE (Dhirubhai Ambani Rural Entrepreneurship) – Young Professionals Programme ’11”

  • jayanthi
    21 March, 2011, 3:28

    i am the candidate from Tamil Nadu qualified with MSW 3 yrs experience in rural development. i am crossing 27 yrs right now.can i apply for this prog?

  • pratik marsonia
    12 May, 2011, 13:45

    dhirubhai is a real a india change man

  • pratik marsonia
    12 May, 2011, 13:49

    i m complete msw now
    i m a leave in rajkot i m join social services

  • Anamika Shandilya
    13 May, 2011, 9:06

    what he did iz jst ultimate for india

  • Subhash
    17 June, 2011, 4:17

    how to process in joint us.

  • bhanu
    4 July, 2011, 4:27

    dhirubhai ambani was great businusman whose change the businus thinking of india also give challenge to another country businusman showing value indian businus power

  • chanchlesh
    16 July, 2011, 3:12

    i am running ngo work in (mp) chhindwara please give this program in rural areas.
    chanchlesh vishwakarma
    1

  • tanvi chauhan
    18 September, 2011, 1:21

    hello sir.i m diploma chemical engineering student but from LAST 5YEAr i m working with the rural area maninly with trible population in gujarat can i applining for this post?

  • dillip kumar sahu
    22 September, 2011, 3:38

    Dear sir, I am dillip kumar sahu from , orissa
    i have aplied and sellected also. but the thing is that i have not finished my field visit. can i go for field visit

  • kunal
    29 September, 2011, 3:54

    Hey tanvi i just wanted to know after completing DCE u working with tribal ppl ? u r working with which organization ? Me also working with tribal of south gujarat  

  • mahendra giri
    29 September, 2011, 6:32

    dear sir, comleted my degree bca . i am running now pre school but i want same kinds of help

    i

  • Surender T
    30 October, 2011, 23:56

    Dear Sir/Madam

    I surender from Hyderabad, recently i came to know about DARE, I need clarification, when is last date of submitting applications for DARE.  

  • Yebeltal Sisaye
    13 November, 2011, 10:27

    Dear SIr, Mr Sandip Gunjate is working with S & P Energy Solutions Plc. in Ethiopia as Field Officer. He is close relative of a senior official of Reliance Group due to which he got a position in you foundation. Mr. Sandip Gunjate has taken a huge amount from S & P Energy Solutions Plc and have gone to India without returning this amount. He has not been relieved from S & P Energy Solutions Plc and without getting relieving order he has joined your company. What he has done with S & P Energy Solution Plc he may do the same with you. Please advise him to take relieving letter from S & P Energy Solution Plc and than allow him to join.
    Regards

  • Nilesh Sharma
    14 November, 2011, 7:48

    Respected Sir,
    I am interested in DEAR. I am working in AKRSP(I) since august2007

  • ashish
    7 December, 2011, 9:35

    sir iam present working govt sector in dpip i am interestre to apply job

  • shri prakash mishra
    10 December, 2011, 5:12

    how to process in joint us.

  • Dharmendra upadhyay
    12 December, 2011, 10:53

    sir iam working with dpip project in mp i want to work with BIJ .how to process in joint us.

  • 19 December, 2011, 8:47

    Dear Sir/Madam
    I am interested for this job. i already completed post-graduation .MSW
    so, please you tell me that what should i do for previous work. kindly reply me .
    I am waiting for your valuable response.
    THANKING YOU
    Rishi kumar mob.

  • Rishi kumar
    19 December, 2011, 8:48

    Dear Sir/Madam
    I am interested for this job. i already completed post-graduation .MSW
    so, please you tell me that what should i do for previous work. kindly reply me .
    I am waiting for your valuable response.
    THANKING YOU
    Rishi kumar mob.

  • ARUN KUMAR SETHI
    21 December, 2011, 4:33

    Dear Sir/MadamI am interested for this job. i already completed post-graduation .MSWso, please you tell me that what should i do for previous work. kindly reply me .I am waiting for your valuable response.THANKING YOU

  • Ramesh
    21 December, 2011, 13:42

    Sir / Madam
                 I have Completed MSW & I have well Experiance in Rural programmes But Iam 28yrs old i want to work with our orgainsation please guide in a right way. 

  • 23 December, 2011, 8:33

    Dear Sir / Madam

    I have complete MSW & I have deeply Experiance in Rural programmes on diffrent issues. I am waiting for your valuable response.

    Regards,

    Vijay Kumar Mob. 5

  • Ruchita jain
    25 December, 2011, 3:46

    Dear Sir / madam
    I have complete MSW & M.A. (socilogy). I have 3years teaching experiance. I am intrested for this job & waiting for your valuable response.
    THANKING YOU
    Ruchita jain Mob. 0

  • Dharmendra upadhyay
    25 December, 2011, 7:51

    Dear Sir / madam
    I have M.A. (socilogy). I have 10 years experiance. rural developmant I am intrested for this job & waiting for your valuable response.
    THANKING YOU

  • shyam malviya
    26 December, 2011, 12:51

    dear sir madam 
     i have done MBA rural management i am apply for job in your org. i have 2 year  experian rural development  i am intersted for job in your org 
    thank you

  • Santosh Kumari
    28 December, 2011, 4:53

    Hello!! I am pursuing MA Social Work through IGNOU. It is almost completed, just practical work of 2nd year is left behind to do. I am living in Jammu & My state is Jammu & Kashmir.. May i apply for the said post????

  • Santosh Kumari
    28 December, 2011, 4:56

    Hello!! I am pursuing MA Social Work through IGNOU. It is almost completed, just practical work of 2nd year is left behind to do. I am living in Jammu & My state is Jammu & Kashmir..

    I am also working in a social Organisation, its Hrabans Bhalla Educational Trust since 2008. May i apply for the said post????

  • Ningappa
    30 December, 2011, 5:26

    Kindly let us know last date for this year to receive application.

  • Chandan Kumar
    4 January, 2012, 12:27

    Sir/Madam
    I am from Ranchi and pursuing Post Graduate Diploma Management in Rural Development in Xavier Institute of Social Service.I am interested to join your organization ,so let me know can i apply for this.Kindly reply soon.
    Thanks
    Chandan Kumar
    XISS,Ranchi
    Jharkhand
    M.no.

  • Bhagwati Lal Joshi
    12 January, 2012, 1:49

    Dear Sir / madam
    I am a post graduate in Sociology and Management candidate having work experience of over 9 years in program implementation ,Coordination, Monitoring and evaluation in area of Rural and urban Community  development ,community(child and women) health, livelihood and education.
    thanks ,
    B.L.JOSHI
    mo.3

  • ckpal
    14 January, 2012, 3:39

    Dear Sir 

    My self Mr. Chitendra Kumar and I had sent my CV for your relience foundation for Rajasthan. Can I know, You have received my CV or not so I can further send to you. Please reply my request. 

    Thanks 

    ckpal

  • satyajit senapati
    16 January, 2012, 22:05

    sir ,
    i am sending my resume for dare programme in orissa.kindly replly me soon.i am waiting your positive response.

    with regards
    satyajit senapati

  • yashpal choudhary
    17 January, 2012, 4:01

    I have done my MBA in Rural Management from Amity University, Noida ( Utter Pradesh) and i am 28 year old can i apply for the programme

  • 17 January, 2012, 4:29

    I have complite msw and working with mpdpip in rurul area. i am waiting for your response.

  • jothiraja
    18 January, 2012, 7:14

    We the contract precision farming company want to develop more land to give farmer more income than regular farming so that farmer don’t give up farming,Is your company help us to improve more awareness about farming which is huge income than any other business 05

  • Bhakti
    19 January, 2012, 1:01

    Dear Sir / madam
    I have already completed post-graduation in MSW
    I have 3 years experiance. I am intrested for this job & waiting for your valuable response.
    THANKING YOU
    Bhakti Naik :

  • ashok sarikhada
    20 January, 2012, 1:01

    dear sir,

    i am ashok sarikhada, i have successfully finished m.r.s(master of rural studies)
    from lokbharti sanosara,bhavngar,gujrat. i have strongly experiences in filed work ,mass communication. i also working now in hilling touch n.g.o,nadiad. i am intrested for valuable response.

    Thank you,

    MO, –

  • SANJAY PRAJAPAT
    20 January, 2012, 2:00

    i am the candidate from Rajasthan qualified with M. Sc Agriculture in Agronomy . i am crossing 27 yrs right now. can i apply for this program?

  • Deepali Ramesh Wighe
    20 January, 2012, 9:50

    Respected Sir/Madam,
    I did my graduation in BSc(Agriculture), and presently i am doing my post graduation in M. A. In Development Studies (first year) at Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, we have internship program in summer. So i want to ask that can i apply for the internship at reliance foundation or what is the procedure for that. I would be great full if you solve my query.
    thank you.

  • jagan
    30 January, 2012, 6:43

    i am the candidate from AP, qualified with Mba 4+ yrs experience in agriculturaldevelopment (netafim&kaveeri). i am crossing 28 yrs right now.can i apply for this.?

  • Vinodkumar Desai
    31 January, 2012, 3:54

    I am BRS ( Bechlor of Rural Studies) and PGDRD ( Post Graduate Diploma in Rural studies) so Can I apply ?

  • Dipesh shukla
    3 February, 2012, 4:12

    Dear Sir/Madam

    I am interested for this job. i am completed post-graduation .MSW(jun 2011)
    so, please you tell me that what should i do for previous work. kindly reply me .
    I am waiting for your valuable response.how to process in joint us.
    THANKING YOU
    Dipesh Shukla mob.

  • pravin kulshrestha
    9 February, 2012, 4:47

    dear
    sir/Madam
    i am pravin kulshrestha . i have done Bsc(AG), prasent time work basf india ltd as a development officer in jamnagar gujarat and 3 year Experience. i am waiting your positive response thanks

  • SEEMA SRIVASTAVA
    14 February, 2012, 4:58

    I have done M.A in Social Work (MSW) from BHU, Varanasi 2007. I have more than 4 years working experience in CSR. I think my career will be growing in your Organization. So, please you give me opportunity to work with you.
    My mail ID: ,

    Thanks’ & Regard
    SEEMA SRIVASTAVA

  • shivcharan pal
    14 February, 2012, 9:36

    dear sir/madam
    I have done M.A(Rural development) i am apply for job in your ORG.i have 3 year Experian Rural development and management,micro fineci,management Tranining on “consumer behavior & buying pattern develop retail stores” 45 days Reliance Retail limited Rajpur Road Dehradun (U.A) I am intersted for iob in your org.
    Thank you mob.8

  • hardik
    19 February, 2012, 7:27

    i m student of 6th sem of mechanical engg.
    i want to training in power plant.
    pls tell me how can i apply?

  • Laxman Singh
    21 February, 2012, 3:34

    I am working in the area of education and livelihood promotion to the under served section of society, where we help needy families for their children education as well as setting up own livelihood source, so that the families may get confident and empowered to have a meaningful source of earning

  • Laxman Singh
    21 February, 2012, 3:39

    the age criteria for the announced jobs is 26 is there any provision of job for more experiance person with 35 years of age, presently working as Program coordinator with SOS Children’s Villages of India. mob.1

  • santosh barod
    22 February, 2012, 3:35

    sir i am complet my msw and i am working basix igs in a livelihood servise provider

  • 25 February, 2012, 2:23

    Dear sir/ Madam
    I have done B.A. and Mass Communication , presently working with BAIF Development Reserach Foundation as project officer in Rural block in Gadchirolli dist of maharastra but my age is 30 year. my no.

  • Rahul Sen
    25 February, 2012, 3:05

    Dear Sir/Mam,
    I introduce myself Rahul sen as i have completed my M.B.A.(2008-10) my percentage is 68%(6.8 CGPA).
    I am intreted to do work with your organization.This is my mail ID
    So please review through my resume that i am sending you as an attachment and waiting for a positive response.

    Thank you

    Mr. Rahul Sen
    94, Dhamtalpura

    Datia (M.P.) 475661

  • Shrikishan kushwah
    25 February, 2012, 3:08

    I am intrested to do work with your organization.

  • santosh barod
    27 February, 2012, 6:32

    dear sir i am apply to mission bij and iam msw complete

  • p.sandhya
    4 March, 2012, 0:34

    Dear sir Iam Intrested to do work with your organization.
    and Iam Intrested to do study in MBA so pls any help sir

  • Ravi Arora
    4 March, 2012, 3:30

    Dear reader,
    I am post graduate in anthropology and tribal development and now i am working with PRADAN,Raigarh (Chhattishgatrh) as z Executive Porject.
    now I am exploring a good position in reliance foundation
    With regard
    Ravi Arora

  • Ravi Arora
    4 March, 2012, 3:31

    Dear reader,
    I am post graduate in anthropology and tribal development and now i am working with PRADAN,Raigarh (Chhattishgatrh) as z Executive Project.
    now I am exploring a good position in reliance foundation.
    With regard
    Ravi Arora

  • Navneet Audichya
    6 March, 2012, 2:55

    Dear sir,
    I am MSW in human resorce menegment and development and now i am working with CHILDLINE india foundation dehli.(project of ministri state govt. as a city coordinator udaipur.
    i want to work in reliance foundation.
    With regard
    Navneet Audichya
    6

  • umer farooq
    6 March, 2012, 3:36

    Dear sir,
    I am MSW in development and now i am working withudaipur scgool of social work as a LDC.
    i want to work in reliance foundation.
    With regards
    Umer farooq

  • Vinodbhai Parmar
    10 March, 2012, 2:47

    so any vacancy in your organization related to social worker please contact me for interview my contact no: /

  • Durga Goyal
    10 March, 2012, 7:41

    dear sir i am apply to mission bij and iam msw complete

  • 13 March, 2012, 6:16

    sir , i am b.tech in mechanical engineering , am i elligible?????

  • 13 March, 2012, 14:06

    dear sir,
    i rispected to you i beg to say i have no job i want to be self dipendent so i want to be a job, my qualification is- graduate, [ B.A. , AND DIPLOMA COMPUTER, I.T.I. ELECTRIC TRADE, FROM [ N.C.V.T] I HAD BEEN PLAYED CRICKET, CRICKET COUNCIL OF INDIA UNDER- 19,T-20 STATE AND NATNIOL CRICKET. I AM 22 YEARS OF AGE.

  • bhavesh patoliya
    14 March, 2012, 0:06

    i will complete my master degree in agriculter in entomology at junagadh agricultural university. I want to join in this programme kindly and i hope your requirment will be full fill by my qualification

  • Abhijeet
    14 March, 2012, 0:25

    Dear Sir,
    I completed MSW and now working in a rural area. I have experience of 7 yrs in social work field. I wish to do work with your company for new exposure. But now I am 30 yrs old. Still Please accept my request.

  • Durga Goyal
    16 March, 2012, 7:34

    Plz, dear sir i am apply to mission bij and iam msw complete

  • Gaurav Singh
    19 March, 2012, 0:51

    Dear sir
    I am pursuing my msw degree , i want to work in reliance foundation .
    Gaurav Singh

  • Gaurav Singh
    19 March, 2012, 0:56

    Dear sir
    I am pursuing my msw degree , i m allso intrested in reliance foundation .
    Gaurav Singh

  • Gaurav Singh
    19 March, 2012, 0:57

    Hello sir
    I am pursuing my msw degree , i m allso intrested in reliance foundation .
    Gaurav Singh

  • 20 March, 2012, 0:59

    I m now working at vanashree agriculture pvt.ltd.pune as branch manager for nagpur region.I achive this post due to the result of my devotation & dedication in the favour of co.for farmer impruvment.I m willing to work with u at reliance(dare)
    tankyou.please kindly think about my request.

  • Sushanta Kumar Dash
    20 March, 2012, 3:55

    Sir, I have more than 10 years of experince in development sector and about five year experience in Watershed managemnt in Odisha under WORLP & IWMP, two year experience as consulatant Business development facilitator for Agriculture, Horticulture & Non-timber Forest Produces. Looking to work for the esteem organization.
    regards…
    Sushanta Kumar Dash

  • Aasif mansuri
    22 March, 2012, 5:40

    Dear Sir,
    I completed MSW and NOW WORKING IN EDUMEDIA PVT LTD TYPE AKSHAY PATRA FOUNDATION
    Work Experience:
    At present working in Edumedia pvt LTD as a Team Leader in Child Life
    Skill Development project jaipur.
    Job Profile-
    • To work at the all Govt school level to improve various issues related to
    Child Education in jaipur.
    • To give child life skill training to Secondary and Sr.secondary School
    Children’s.
    • Facilitation in planning for smooth implementation of project activity.
    Looking to work for the esteem organization., i m allso intrested in reliance foundation .Thank you.please kindly think about my request.
    Aasif mansuri

  • Doctor Jyot
    24 March, 2012, 2:51

    A very nice initiative. may like to join.

  • sanjay patnaik
    1 April, 2012, 22:34

    I am interested to be associated with you in some leadership position to facilitate programs/projects at state/national level.

  • Manoj Singh
    2 April, 2012, 6:43

    Dear Sir,

    I had applied for the vacancies in the mid of previous month yet no response had been done regarding the selection/rejection of my applications.

    Kindly Intimate.

    Manoj Singh
    Lucknow

  • Sachin Kamble
    4 April, 2012, 2:03

    Respected Sir,

    My Self Sachin i have completed M.S.W, in Urban & Rural Development Society from SIBER college Kolhapur , as well as i have three years work experience in JALSWARJ Project at village level & now i am working in one of the NGO as District Coordinator & I am interested for working with us.
    Thanks & Regards.

  • Rahul Patil
    4 April, 2012, 22:30

    As a social worker i will always like to do something for my country, humanity & mother earth. I always remember a fact good people make better society makes best country. I consider this as a great challenge for me. I accept responsibility and work hard towards fulfilling the same.

  • priya verma
    9 April, 2012, 9:24

    dear sir,
    i am pursuing msw student from teerthanker mahaveer university,moradabad,U.P,
    sir i am also intrested in reliance foundation. i want to do summer training
    with your organiztion .sir plz reply me .
    my phone no

  • Manoj Nayak
    10 April, 2012, 5:28

    Dear Sir,
    I am post graduate in anthropology & Sociology , at present i am working with Tejaswini rural women empowerment Programm as District Programme Manager in Chhatarpur district ,M.P .
    The project funded by IFAD (International Fund for agriculture Development now I am exploring a good position in reliance foundation
    With regard
    Manoj Nayak
    1

  • kishor
    11 April, 2012, 11:50

    My Self kishori have completed M.S.W, in community Development tirpude college of social work, as well as i have three years work experience in magic bus(s4d) Project tmo i want to work in reliance foundation.
    Thanks & Regards.
    kishor

  • vikas shreniwas kulk
    12 April, 2012, 7:15

    Dear sir,
    I did B.sc.agri biotech and now doing M.tech biotech , i would like to utilize my knowledge in agriculture field .

  • 18 April, 2012, 3:48

    I am Complete my MSW degree with 2 years experience , i m also interested in reliance foundation .I want to join in this program kindly and i hope your requirement will be full fill.

  • prem
    20 April, 2012, 5:38

    I am Complete my MSW degree with 2 years experience , i m also interested in reliance foundation .I want to join in this program kindly and i hope your requirement will be full fill.

  • SACHITANAND R RAUT
    21 April, 2012, 5:58

    Dear sir, I have completed B.SC(Agri)&now i am pursuing MBA in Agriculture i have 1.5year experience in BAIF-MITTRA Foundation as a senior project officer in rural field i would like to join with u.

  • ANISH NARVE
    21 April, 2012, 22:57

    Respected sir
    I Anish Narve ( B.Tech Ag) working as a marketing engineer in a irrigation company since four years. I want to join in this program kindly

  • R.MAHENDRANATH
    25 April, 2012, 5:34

    Hello
    Greetings!!
    I have did my MSW 2011, Diploma in Industerial relation and personal management, pursuing post graduate diploma in Sustainable rural development, i am now working in Agastya International Foundation, interested to work in Reliance foundation.

    Waiting for positive response

    Regards
    Mahendranath MSW

    5

  • Rajendra kumar
    30 April, 2012, 4:41

    मैं आपकों आदिवासी बाहुल क्षेत्र जिला- सिरोही, राजस्‍थान में समुदाय के मॉबीलाईजेशन हेतु आंत्रित करता हूं यदि आप ग्रामीण विकास में विश्‍वास करते है तो इस पिछडे जिले में जरूर काम करना चाहिए।