Sanmat
Amit Kumar Choubey | Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Sanmat Trust
Driving Sustainable Social Change Across Eastern India
Amit Kumar Choubey is the founder and visionary leader behind Sanmat Trust, orchestrating initiatives that have positively transformed over 10 million lives. His unique approach seamlessly blends grassroots wisdom with global expertise, creating sustainable pathways to inclusive growth, environmental restoration, and community empowerment.
Through strategic partnerships and innovative program design, Amit has established Sanmat Trust as a beacon of hope in some of India's most vulnerable regions, demonstrating that meaningful social change is both achievable and scalable.
10M+
Lives Impacted
Across three states
1,560
Gram Panchayats
Social forestry reach
100K+
Youth Empowered
Through education
Early Life & Education of Amit Kumar Choubey
Roots in Bihar: Grassroots Exposure & Social Awareness
Born in Nawada-Govindganj, Bihar, Amit's formative years in resource-constrained government schools instilled deep empathy for marginalized communities and ignited his lifelong commitment to social upliftment.
Global Education & International Development Expertise
Advanced studies at the University of Sussex and National University of Singapore equipped him with international frameworks and innovative methodologies to address development challenges.
Bridging Grassroots Experience with Global Development Frameworks
Amit uniquely combines lived experience of grassroots realities with world-class academic training, creating solutions that are both contextually relevant and globally informed.
Establishment of Sanmat Trust (2007) | Mission-Driven Nonprofit in India
Establishment of Sanmat Trust(2007) | A Mission-Driven Nonprofit in India
Under Amit's visionary leadership, Sanmat operates at the intersection of healthcare, education, livelihood development, social forestry, and skill building—addressing the multifaceted challenges facing India's most vulnerable populations with integrated, community-centered approaches.
Pioneering Social Forestry & Environmental Livelihoods
15 Crore Trees Created
Massive MNREGA social forestry projects across 1,560 Gram Panchayats in Bihar have transformed landscapes and restored ecological balance while creating sustainable livelihoods.
1.5 Million Jobs Generated
Within five years, these initiatives created employment opportunities for rural communities, significantly enhancing economic security and environmental stewardship simultaneously.
20,000+ Families Empowered
The "Greening of Highways" initiative empowered families through sustainable practices while nurturing over 300 agro-based social entrepreneurs across the region.
Amit's environmental programs demonstrate how ecological restoration and economic opportunity can work hand-in-hand, creating resilient communities while healing the planet.
Advancing Education & Dalit Empowerment
Breaking Barriers Through Education
Sanmat's innovative post-matric scholarship models have supported over 100,000 marginalized Dalit youth, bridging critical educational gaps that have persisted for generations. The Department of SC & ST Welfare has formally recognized Sanmat's pioneering role in democratizing education access.
These programs enable historically marginalized communities to enter the mainstream through comprehensive leadership development and skill-building initiatives, transforming individual futures while reshaping community trajectories for generations to come.
Building a Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Bihar Social Entrepreneurs Association
As President, Amit connects and mentors 4,500+ rural youth, creating pathways to successful enterprise creation and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of grassroots innovation.
Technology-Driven Development
Championing digital transformation, community radio, and data-driven solutions to amplify impact and strengthen rural connectivity across underserved regions.
Disaster Rehabilitation
Holistic approaches to community resilience ensure vulnerable populations can withstand and recover from climate-related shocks while building long-term adaptive capacity.
Leadership Philosophy: Empathy-Driven, Scalable Social Impact
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Patents & Innovation
Co-inventor of groundbreaking patents in data acquisition and environmental engineering, pushing the boundaries of technology application in development contexts.
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Scholarly Contributions
Author of 27+ research papers published in international journals, addressing governance frameworks, digital transformation, and sustainable development pathways.
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Policy Influence
Publications on e-governance and technology integration continue to inform policy decisions and development practices on both national and global scales.
Impact Stories from the Ground
Banka Silk Livelihood Initiative for Rural Women
Empowering rural women artisans to build sustainable livelihoods through traditional silk crafts, fostering economic independence, community resilience, and cultural preservation while creating dignified employment opportunities.
PVTG Tribal Development Programs in Jharkhand
Partnership with Jharkhand's government has uplifted 4,000 PVTG tribal villages, significantly improving health outcomes, educational access, and climate preparedness for India's most vulnerable indigenous communities.
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Amit's positive leadership style, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to transformative social impact inspire all who work alongside him. His ability to blend innovation with empathy creates lasting change.
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Recognitions & Fellowships
Chevening Gurukul Fellow 2024 • British Council Alumni Award Finalist 2015 • Featured by University of Sussex & Global Development Forums
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Driving sustainable impact and empowering communities.
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