At Smart Village Movement (SVM), our mission is to bridge the urban-rural divide by delivering innovation, technology, and opportunity to the last mile. We are proud to share that nearly half a million rural residents in Meghalaya and Gujarat now have improved access to quality healthcare, education, livelihoods, and life-changing innovations.
From rural polyclinics and innovations like the Dream Warmer™, to Farmer Hubs and global leadership programs like Aspire, SVM is implementing scalable, sustainable solutions that uplift communities often overlooked.
With multiple initiatives active and scaling across sectors, we’re often asked: Why do we choose to take on so much? The answer is simple —true development must be holistic. Health, education, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship are deeply interdependent.
And we don’t do this alone.
Our work is powered by strong local partnerships, state government collaboration, innovative enterprises, and most importantly – donors and volunteers who have been our backbone.
This is just the beginning. We invite like-minded partners and institutions to join us in reimagining what’s possible.
Let’s co-create the future of India—because a developed rural India strengthens the foundation of the entire nation. When rural communities thrive, they unlock human potential, fuel inclusive rowth, and contribute to India’s emergence as a future economic powerhouse —where every citizen enjoys the fruits of development, innovation, and technology.
With hope and action.
Anna Fitter
Executive Director
Smart Village Movement
The Aspire Leadership Program is a free global leadership initiative for low-income, first-generation college students. It offers a rare opportunity to engage with peers from over 195 countries, access leadership courses by Harvard faculty, and participate in interactive masterclasses, professional workshops, and a robust alumni network offering mentorship and funding opportunities.