Nitesh Bhardwaj

Nitesh Bhardwaj is a social entrepreneur and community leader working in the tribal region of Nandurbar, Maharashtra. He leads Ulgulan for Social Change Foundation (Aadiwasi Janjagruti), which focuses on building grassroots leadership and journalism, as well as delivering social justice, social entitlements, and community-driven development.

Areas of expertise

Development communications, grassroots journalism, community engagement, community leadership, community media

Articles by Nitesh Bhardwaj

two women look into the camera as a man standing next to them with his back towards the camera holds up a phone while standing next to a tree. In his other hand is an Aadhaar card. There is a lake and hills in the background--e-KYC

Advocacy & Government

November 18, 2025

In Dhadgaon, the last mile is actually the signal

Many government schemes require e-KYC verification via OTP, but what happens when you live in an area with no network?

by Kalpesh Pawara, Nitesh Bhardwaj | 2 min read

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