Pavan Chaudhari

Results-driven agriculture professional with over 5 years of experience in Better Cotton programme implementation and Producer Unit management. Skilled in coordinating stakeholders, developing training materials, and managing data systems while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture with a focus on sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, rural development, and programme monitoring.

Producer Unit Manager at Action For Food Production (AFPRO) (2020-10 – Present)

• Led Better Cotton Project initiatives to promote sustainable farming practices.
• Coordinated Producer Unit activities under Better Cotton Standard System, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.
• Train, mentor and build the capacity of Field Facilitators through regular guidance, demonstrations and review.
• Developed strong relationships with farmers, government bodies, SHGs, and stakeholders to enhance programme collaboration and support.
• Develop and review Continuous Improvement Plans and support implementation of identified actions.
• Monitor programme data, coordinate collection from field level to Producer Unit, and support accurate reporting.
• Coordinate the Internal Management System, including data, documentation, monitoring and follow-up activities.
• Identify potential risks and non-compliance issues and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop farmer training materials and support awareness and capacity-building activities.
• Support field monitoring, data verification, documentation and day-to-day programme coordination.
• Compiled MIS reports and created Word documents and PowerPoint presentations for programme reviews, facilitating clear communication of outcomes.

Coordinator at Success Coaching Institute (2013-11 – 2015-01)

• Coordinated scheduling of institute lectures, test series, and guest lectures to enhance educational delivery.
• Managed budgeting and accounting processes for the institute, ensuring effective resource allocation and administrative support.

Vocational Trainer at Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan / Skill India

• Delivered training in agriculture-related vocational skills, enabling students to gain practical knowledge for livelihood enhancement.
• Facilitated practical learning and capacity building initiatives in the agriculture sector, fostering skill development and employability.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources – YCMOU, Nashik (2024 – 2024)

B.Sc. in Agriculture – NDMVPS College of Agriculture, Nashik (2012 – 2012)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Maharashtra State Board (2008 – 2008)

MS-CIT – Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Tech (2006 – 2006)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Maharashtra State Board (2006 – 2006)