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Vasanthi Rajendran

Social Welfare Researcher & Community Development Specialist

Vasanthi Rajendran is a social welfare researcher and community development specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With over 16 years of hands-on experience working directly with communities across Tamil Nadu, she has deep practical knowledge of how welfare programmes reach — and often fail to reach — their intended beneficiaries. Vasanthi holds a Master's degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Service Management from the University of Madras. Her extensive field experience with women's self-help groups, rural communities, and welfare programme delivery informs the editorial direction of JanSevaPlus — ensuring every scheme article is accurate, practical, and genuinely useful to the citizens who need it most.

Expertise

Women & Child Welfare SchemesCommunity DevelopmentRural Welfare ProgrammesSelf-Help Group NetworksCapacity Building

Credentials

  • M.A. Psychology, University of Madras
  • B.Sc. Nutrition & Food Service Management, University of Madras
  • 16+ years community development experience across Tamil Nadu

Articles by Vasanthi Rajendran(56 articles)

Finance

MGNREGA Job Card: How to Get One and Check Your Work Days and Wages

Get MGNREGA job card and track work days. Check wages and application status online easily.

28 July 2026
Guides

How to Get a Caste Certificate Online (SC, ST, OBC) — State-Wise Guide

Get caste certificate online for SC, ST, OBC. State-wise guide for easy application.

27 July 2026
Women Welfare

PMMVY Maternity Benefit: How to Get ₹5,000 for Your First Child

Get ₹5,000 for your first child under PMMVY. Apply now and learn eligibility criteria.

26 July 2026
Finance

How to Apply for MUDRA Loan (Shishu, Kishore, Tarun) — Step-by-Step Guide

Apply for MUDRA loan with our step-by-step guide. Learn about Shishu, Kishore, Tarun loan schemes.

25 July 2026
Guides

How to Get an Income Certificate Online — State-Wise Process

Get income certificate online easily. State-wise process explained here.

24 July 2026
Women Welfare

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0: Free LPG Connection — Who Can Apply?

Apply for free LPG connection under PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0. Check eligibility and application process now.

23 July 2026
Finance

PMKVY 4.0 Free Skill Training: How to Enroll Online and Which Courses Are Available

Learn about PMKVY 4.0 free skill training and online enrollment. Discover available courses and eligibility criteria.

22 July 2026
Guides

DigiLocker for Government Schemes: How to Store and Submit Documents Digitally

Store documents digitally with DigiLocker. Submit papers online for government schemes easily.

21 July 2026
Guides

Common Service Centre (CSC): How to Use It to Apply for Any Government Scheme

Learn about Common Service Centre and its benefits. Apply for government schemes easily through CSC.

20 July 2026
Guides

How to Apply for Government Schemes Online Using Aadhaar (Step-by-Step)

Apply for govt schemes online using Aadhaar. Get step-by-step guide here.

19 July 2026
Senior Citizens

Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Guaranteed Pension of ₹1,000–₹5,000/Month

Atal Pension Yojana offers guaranteed pensions. Earn ₹1,000-₹5,000/month with APY.

18 July 2026
Education

How to Renew Your National Scholarship Portal Application Every Year

Renew your NSP scholarship easily. Follow our step-by-step guide to reapply every year successfully.

17 July 2026