Project Development Head - Akhanda Educational Skills Private Limited
(2025-11-01)
- Lead the end-to-end identification, conceptualization, and acquisition of new projects, focusing on securing RFPs, EOIs, and strategic partnerships to drive organizational growth.
- Direct the planning and implementation of skill development initiatives, ensuring all projects meet rigorous quality standards, budgetary constraints, and institutional compliance requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between government bodies, sector skill councils, and corporate partners to facilitate seamless project integration and long-term sustainability.
District Project Manager (DDU-GKY) Dehradun - Samvedna Development Society - Dehradun & Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
(2021-10-26 - 2025-10-30)
Project: DDU-GKY; Client: SPMU-RD Uttarakhand (USRLM)
- Conducted extensive social mobilization campaigns in rural areas to raise awareness and encourage participation of youth in skill development programs
- Established strong community relationships and collaborations to find and involve potential candidates from marginalized backgrounds
- Conducted entrepreneurship development training for DDU-GKY Trainees
- Coordinated closely with Mukhyamantri Udyamshala Yojana-MUY (Rural Business incubator) Dehradun
- Created plans for startups and FPOs, created funding opportunities and provided online marketing platforms registrations and legal compliance
- Coordinated and arranged guest lectures for new incubates following a structured 5-step process
- Facilitated information sharing and counseling to motivate rural youth towards vocational training and job opportunities
- Provided comprehensive support and guidance to all Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) to effectively mobilize eligible candidates
- Coordinated with line departments and grassroots organizations including NRLM's CBOs, REAP teams, Gram Panchayats, and Aganwadi workers
- Conducted rigorous inspections (SF 5.2A) to ensure quality as per SOP guidelines
- Conducted online inspections via the Kaushal Bharat Portal
- Performed due diligence of training centres (SF 5.D1) and residential facilities (SF 5.1D2)
- Verified PIA Documents for candidates approval from District Approval Committee
- Conducted OJT verification (SF 4.6D), Desk Verification (SF 7.1B1), and Physical verification of placed candidates (SF 7.2A)
- Organized Job fairs at state and district levels, including dedicated job fairs for ST candidates
- Conducted placement drives within training centres
- Coordinated with employers regarding placements of trained candidates
- Handled Youth Aspiration Survey under DDU-GKY project
- Conducted Tracer study and Mission Antyodaya Survey
- Performed Monitoring & Evaluation for Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SGSY)
Project Coordinator - Gyanmudra Educational and Welfare Society
(2020-08-01 - 2021-09-30)
- Engaged in corporate engagement, innovative partnerships, and effective stakeholder coordination regarding CSR Projects for skill development and women livelihood programs
- Built corporate databases and promoted programs
- Managed relationships with government and partners
- Led teams for social mobilization
- Organized financial literacy programs
- Supported sustainable SHG development
- Built market linkages for employment
- Developed CSR and livelihood projects for community-based organizations
- Coordinated with NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), Sector Skill Councils, and other Government departments for Training Partner and Training Centre affiliation
- Prepared financial documents (PAN, GST, UDYAM, Registration in Cooperative ACT 2003, ISO certification, ZED certification, startup registration, Niti Aayog and other required documents) for CBOs and FPOs
Block Mission Manager (USRLM) Khanpur Haridwar - UNDP India - Dehradun & Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
(2019-03-01 - 2020-06-30)
Project: DDU-GKY; Client: SPMU-RD Uttarakhand (USRLM)
- Oversaw identification and inclusion of all rural poor households into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), with strong focus on women
- Ensured saturation approach in group formation
- Nurtured and handholded newly formed SHGs and strengthened existing ones
- Facilitated formation and strengthening of higher-level institutions including Village Organizations (VOs) and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs)
- Planned, organized, and oversaw various training programs for SHG members, community cadres (CRPs, Master CRPs), and block staff
- Identified, trained, and mentored Community Resource Persons (CRPs) to provide ongoing support to SHGs
- Monitored and graded performance of community trainers
- Oversaw SHG bank linkage process including credit rating and disbursement
- Monitored disbursement of Revolving Fund (RF) and Community Investment Fund (CIF) to SHGs
- Coordinated with banks to streamline credit flow and manage NRLM funds
- Implemented farm and non-farm livelihood activities at block level
- Guided SHGs in identifying and undertaking viable livelihood activities
- Built forward and backward market linkages for SHG groups
- Supported value addition, production, and marketing initiatives
- Setup and ran 02 Growth Centers (Haridwar Prasadham and ITC Agarbatti) in Bhadrabad Block
- Promoted skill development initiatives for SHG family members
- Prepared and implemented convergence plans with line departments (MG-NREGAs, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sericulture, Fisheries)
- Oversaw all NRLM block operations including planning, budgeting, and team management
- Ensured effective implementation and monitored progress
- Managed administration and finances, and coordinated with stakeholders
- Conducted regular monitoring of program progress and data management
- Updated Management Information System (MIS)
- Prepared and submitted periodic reports to District Mission Management Unit (DMMU) and State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM)
- Worked in convergence with other government departments to improve access to schemes
- Forged partnerships with NGOs, training providers, and market players
District Project Manager (DDU-GKY) Haridwar - IPE Global - Dehradun & Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
(2018-02-01 - 2019-02-28)
Project: DDU-GKY; Client: SPMU-RD Uttarakhand (USRLM)
- Oversaw identification and inclusion of all rural poor households into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with strong focus on women
- Ensured saturation approach in group formation
- Nurtured and handholded newly formed SHGs and strengthened existing ones
- Facilitated formation and strengthening of higher-level institutions such as Village Organizations (VOs) and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs)
- Planned, organized, and oversaw various training programs for SHG members, community cadres (CRPs, Master CRPs), and block staff
- Identified, trained, and mentored Community Resource Persons (CRPs) to provide ongoing support and guidance to SHGs and their federations
- Monitored and graded performance of community trainers
- Oversaw SHG bank linkage process including credit rating, disbursement of SHG loans, and ensuring timely interest subvention
- Monitored disbursement of Revolving Fund (RF) and Community Investment Fund (CIF) to SHGs and federations
- Coordinated with banks to streamline credit flow and manage NRLM funds
- Implemented farm and non-farm livelihood activities at block level
- Guided SHGs in identifying and undertaking viable livelihood activities
- Built forward and backward market linkages for SHG groups to ensure employability
- Supported value addition, production, and marketing initiatives
- Setup and ran 02 Growth Centers (Haridwar Prasadham and ITC Agarbatti) in Bhadrabad Block
- Promoted skill development initiatives for SHG family members to enhance employability and entrepreneurial capabilities
- Prepared and implemented convergence plans with various line departments (MG-NREGAs, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sericulture, Fisheries)
- Oversaw all NRLM block operations including planning, budgeting, and team management
- Ensured effective implementation, monitored progress, managed administration and finances
- Coordinated with all stakeholders while troubleshooting issues and documenting outcomes
- Conducted regular monitoring of program progress and data management
- Updated Management Information System (MIS)
- Prepared and submitted periodic reports to District Mission Management Unit (DMMU) and State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM)
- Worked in convergence with government departments to improve access to schemes and entitlements
- Forged partnerships with NGOs, training providers, and market players to enhance reach and impact
Admin Coordinator (Trainings & Placement) - Dev Rishi Educational Society - Rajasthan, Dehradun Uttarakhand
(2016-08-01 - 2018-01-31)
Projects: Pahachan (NPCIL RR Site, Rawatbhata & Jharjhani), Swatantrata (HSBC BANK, Dehradun), UTTAHAN (NULM/SUDA, Dehradun), AAJEEVIKA (MoRD, Dehradun & Remote areas of Uttarakhand), I-FADILSP (UGVS, Dehradun), Housing For All (NULM/SUDA, Nagar Nigam Roorkee)
- Managed overall activities of Rawatbhata and Jharjhani centers
- Handled all documentation and reporting to NPCIL and Head Office
- Promoted sustainable SHG formations and provided guidance
- Built forward and backward market linkage for SHG groups to ensure employability for trained individuals
Centre Coordinator & Tourism Faculty - All India Asian Education Foundation - Dehradun Uttarakhand
(2015-08-03 - 2016-08-16)
Projects: UTTAHAN (NULM/SUDA, Dehradun), PMKVY (PMKVY, Dehradun)
- Handled all operational activities of center including reports, mobilization, and quality training
- Coordinated with Assessment Agencies (Government authorized agencies)
- Liaised with government officials for different projects for smooth running of programs
- Imparted Travel & Tourism Sector Training to Students
Admin Coordinator - Yamuna Educational Trust - Haryana
(2014-02-01 - 2015-07-31)
Project: Skills Development & ITI
- Handled operational activities of Trust
- Prepared daily reports of the project
- Conducted project documentation
- Liaised with government officials of different projects for smooth running of programs
- Conducted personality enhancement trainings with transition at various institutes
- Maintained accounts
Social Development Specialist - Gram Swaraj Anushandhan Sansthan - Haridwar Uttarakhand
(2010-12-01 - 2014-12-31)
Projects: Self Employment Program (RSETI), Skill Development (Social Welfare Department)
- Organized training activities for rural women of the district (Social Mobilization)
- Created batches as per RSETI standard
- Maintained daily reports of the project
- Conducted project documentation
- Maintained accounts of the projects
- Organized Self Employment training for backward category youths of the districts
