Arpita Mukherjee

Experienced academic administration and research management professional with expertise in institutional coordination, academic operations, programme management, stakeholder communication, documentation, research coordination, and university administration. Skilled in managing academic records, institutional processes, faculty coordination, conferences, workshops, and operational systems within higher education and research environments.

Admin Manager - TCG CREST Deemed University - Greater Kolkata

(2025-10)

Manage institutional coordination, administrative systems, and inter-departmental operations within a higher education environment

• Support documentation, reporting, and process management aligned with academic and organizational objectives
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure smooth execution of institutional activities
• Strengthened understanding of education systems and institutional governance
• Coordinated training programmes, workshops, and institutional events
• Managed reporting, data documentation, and administrative communication in government and academic environments
• Conducted capacity-building and training initiatives for diverse stakeholders
• Supported programme implementation, scheduling, and coordination activities

City Mission Manager - Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal - West Bengal

(2016-06 - 2025-10)

Led community outreach programs engaging diverse urban stakeholders, municipal bodies, and community leaders and Government policy implementation.

• Designed and implemented community engagement and urban development programs climate and Sustainability based on needs assessments under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and Swachha Bharat Mission (SWM)
• Conducted surveys, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultations to guide urban policy initiatives
• Developed communication strategies to disseminate policy information and gather citizen feedback
• Led capacity building programs for 10000 women, youth, and grassroots organizations
• Established 900 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and facilitated microfinance access through nationalized banks under National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM)
• Designed and delivered skill development programs aligned with urban livelihood policies
• Conducted field data analysis for training needs assessment and livelihood improvement strategies
• Implemented social security and shelter programs for vulnerable urban populations
• Facilitated livelihood interventions for street vendors through spatial planning, institutional credit, and skill development

Individual Consultant - Government of West Bengal - West Bengal

(2015-09 - 2016-06)

Urban development programs aligned with national missions (AMRUT, SBM, RAY) impacting 127 cities and 2.5 million populations.

• Conducted GIS-based thematic mapping for multiple Urban Local Bodies
• Developed base maps for municipalities including Kalyani, Haringhata, and Bansberia, Bhadreswar
• Conducted spatial mapping of religious places across West Bengal for the Department of Information & Culture
• Undertook field surveys for PMGSY road mapping and database development
• Delivered skill development training programs for government officials

GIS Specialist - Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal - West Bengal

(2013-02 - 2015-08)

• Implemented capacity building programs under JNNURM for municipal officials
• Managed administrative and spatial data for Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
• Conducted GIS training programs at the Administrative Training Institute
• Prepared thematic and slum maps for 50 Urban Local Bodies using GPS and spatial datasets

Senior Research Fellow - Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal - West Bengal

(2009-05 - 2013-01)

Conducted georeferencing and digitization of satellite imagery for urban planning applications. Satellite image interpretation under National Urban information System, Municipal Information System, Landuse Landcover mapping Municipal Information System (LULC 10K), funded by National Remote Sensing Centre.

• Developed Polio GIS maps for child immunization planning
• Conducted extensive field surveys for spatial data validation

Junior Research Fellow - Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal - West Bengal

(2007-09 - 2009-05)

• Conducted land use/land cover mapping (LULC 50K) using LISS-III and LISS-IV satellite data
• Performed geospatial data digitization and field verification for multiple districts

GIS Professional - Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) - Kolkata

(2006-07 - 2007-08)

• Prepared thematic maps and spatial datasets for urban planning projects
• Conducted field surveys and data validation for district-level spatial planning

Event Management Trainee - Rational Acts

(2003-01 - 2006-05)

• Supported planning and execution of events, including logistics coordination, vendor management, and client communication
• Assisted in organizing workshops, public events, and outreach programs
• Developed skills in coordination, time management, and stakeholder engagement

Teacher - MM Memorial School

(2005-12 - 2006-05)

• Taught school-level students and supported academic activities
• Prepared lesson plans and assisted in student assessments
• Built foundational skills in communication, training, and classroom management

Ph.D. - Architecture & Town Planning - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur (2014 - 2024)

M.Sc. - Geography - University of Madras (2004 - 2006)

Postgraduate Diploma - Applied GIS & Remote Sensing - Jadavpur University (2004 - 2005)

Postgraduate Diploma - Environment & Sustainable Development - IGNOU (2013 - 2014)

Postgraduate Diploma - Urban Development & Planning - IGNOU (2014 - 2015)

B.Sc. - Geography (Honours) - University of Calcutta (2001 - 2004)