An initiative by Alakh Sir

Foundation of
Stories

Application Form

Whatever the size of the business — traditional or unusual, small or large — what matters most to us is the person behind it: their struggle, their hard work and their dream.

No interestNo guaranteeDirect support

Start your applicationTakes about 5 minutes

This is not an investment or a loan. It is an effort to give a deserving, hardworking person a chance to move ahead — so that the next step is never blocked for want of money.

Step 1 — Personal Details

Please share your basic details so we can reach you.

Your full name*

Mobile number*

Your village/city*

Which state are you from?*

Step 2 — Business Details

Briefly describe your business, its purpose and its current status.

Name of your business/startup*

What does your business do? What do you make or sell?*

When and why did you start this business?*

What is the current status of your business?*

RunningCurrently closed

What challenges have you faced in starting and running this business?*

Step 3 — Requirement & Impact

Tell us what support you need and the change it could bring.

Does your business solve a problem for people in your village or nearby?*

What is the biggest thing holding your business back today?*

If you receive financial support, what would you use it for?*

What change could this support bring to your business and your life?*

Step 4 — Video Application

Share a short video in which you tell us your story.

Please make sure your video covers:

Who am I?
Why did I start this work?
What challenges have I faced?
What do I need most today?
If Alakh Sir supports me, what would I change with that support?

Record a 2–3 minute video — ideally at your actual place of work: where you work, make your products, run your shop, farm, or serve your customers.

Link to your video (optional)

Upload the video to YouTube (unlisted), Google Drive or Instagram and paste the link here.