What is Wheels of Change?

Wheels of Change is a collaborative program built to transform lives, not just through aid, but through action. Led by CNCTINDIA and executed on the ground with Rasoi Republic, this initiative helps underprivileged men and women from BPL (Below Poverty Line) communities own and operate their very own food trucks or tricycles.

From street corners to college campuses, from railway stations to IT parks, these mobile kitchens are more than just food carts. They’re vehicles of self-reliance and pride.

Wheels of Change

Powered by CNCTINDIA x Rasoi Republic | Turning Street Food into Street Power

a white truck driving down a street at night

Why It Matters?

In a country where millions survive without formal jobs, and street food fuels urban life, we saw a gap, and a chance.

Many have the will to work. Few get the tools.

Many cook with skill. Few cook with safety.

Many serve others. Few get to serve their dreams.

Wheels of Change fills that gap.

We don’t just train people, we launch them. We don't just support, we stand behind.

How It Works?

Identify:

CNCTINDIA works with local NGOs and community networks to identify potential entrepreneurs from low-income households.

Train:

Rasoi Republic brings in culinary experts to teach practical cooking, food safety, hygiene, customer service, and menu design.

Finance:

CNCTINDIA facilitates access to micro-loans, government schemes, and CSR funding to cover setup costs.

Launch:

Each participant is given a fully-equipped food tricycle or truck, branded and ready to roll, with ongoing mentoring and placement support.

a food truck parked on the side of a street

a food truck parked on the side of a street

What Makes This Different?

Full-cycle support - from training to launch.
Dignity-first approach - they own, they earn.
Hygienic, FSSAI-certified food on the streets.
Scalable & replicable for cities, towns, and villages.
Promotes local recipes, Indian flavors, and cultural food pride.

an old woman in a yellow shawl holding a blanket

an old woman in a yellow shawl holding a blanket

Women-led households

a group of men standing around a row of bicycles

a group of men standing around a row of bicycles

Unemployed youth with culinary aptitude

Two men and a boy are standing in front of a banner

Two men and a boy are standing in front of a banner

Displaced workers or pandemic-hit families

Two women and a man sitting doing activity

Two women and a man sitting doing activity

Street vendors seeking formalization

Our Impact

100+ mobile food entrepreneurs trained and launched
65% of ventures are women-owned
300+ secondary jobs created (servers, helpers, suppliers)
Operating in 10+ states across India

Who We Empower?

Sponsor a cart. Fund a kitchen. Mentor a dream. Change a life.

Partner with us: csr@cnctindia.org

a group of women sitting on a bench in front of a sign

a group of women sitting on a bench in front of a sign

Whether you're a donor, policymaker, CSR head, or simply someone who believes in equal opportunity, YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS MOVEMENT.

These Are More Than Food Trucks. They Are Dreams On Wheels.

Because when opportunity rolls in, everything changes.