Rakesh Sahu

Agriculture professional with a B.Sc. in Agriculture and a Diploma in Veterinary Science, with experience in PMFBY district-level coordination and seed-industry market development. Skilled in farmer engagement, dealer and distributor development, field activities, stakeholder coordination, agricultural market analysis and reporting. Interested in contributing to Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) development, farmer collectivization and sustainable rural livelihoods.

District Manager - Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) - Korea District | Baikunthpur, Chhattisgarh

• Coordinate district-level field activities related to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Korea district, with work based in Baikunthpur.
• Coordinate and communicate with relevant stakeholders and departmental representatives on crop-insurance-related activities.
• Participate in field meetings, discussions and reporting activities related to agriculture and crop insurance.
• Support data collection, documentation and follow-up with relevant stakeholders, as required by assigned responsibilities.

Market Development Officer - Advanta Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

(2025-04 - 2026-05)

• Develop dealer and distributor networks to support agricultural market reach.
• Organize farmer meetings and product demonstrations to communicate product information.
• Support sales growth and maintain customer relationships.
• Prepare reports and coordinate field-level activities.

Market Development Officer - Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. - Baikunthpur, Chhattisgarh

(2023-12 - 2025-04)

• Conducted market surveys and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Worked toward sales targets through planning and execution of market strategies.
• Coordinated with dealers and stakeholders to support business development.

B.Sc. - Agriculture - Lt. Ramchandra Singh Dev College of Agriculture, Baikunthpur (2024)

Diploma - Veterinary Science - Veterinary Polytechnic College, Surajpur (2020)