Renuka Patel
Development Sector Professional specializing in public policy implementation and large-scale program management
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Strategic and impact-driven Development Sector Professional with over 6 years of experience specializing in public policy implementation, large-scale program management, and high-level government liaison. Proven track record of executing multi-stakeholder initiatives across public-private partnerships (PPP), corporate social responsibility (CSR) portfolios up to 5 Crores, and national flagship programs (SBM-G, Namami Gange). Adept at collaborating with District Magistrates, line ministries, and international organizations (UNDP, GSF, Tata Trusts) to drive sustainable rural development, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs, and robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks.
Backed by advanced management credentials from IIM Shillong.
Experience
Consultant - Tata Trusts / Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS), Govt. of India - Bihar, India
- Spearheaded implementation and strategic planning for the national flagship Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen (SBM-G) in coordination with state government entities.
- Managed robust data management frameworks and M&E systems to ensure accurate tracking of program milestones and KPIs.
- Formulated comprehensive development plans and oversaw budgeting processes to optimize fund allocation and deployment.
Program Manager - Network for Enterprise Enhancement and Development Support (NEEDS) - Bihar & Jharkhand, India
- Directed sustainable WASH programs at the district level across two states, funded by the Global Sanitation Fund (GSF) and Tata Trusts / CINI.
- Provided high-level professional and advisory support to cross-organizational WASH initiatives, including UNDP-Namami Gange, FINISH, and WaterAid in Jharkhand.
- Managed end-to-end program lifecycles, ensuring alignment between NGO strategies and state development agendas.
Consultant / Project Lead - CSR & Border District Initiatives (Bihar, Jharkhand, WB, North East Border, Chhattisgarh) - Multiple Locations
- Led the strategic deployment and M&E of the Jindal CSR Fund (up to 5 Crores) in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, successfully aligning corporate capital with rural development needs.
- Partnered with human resources and local administration to execute the Adani Border District Project across critical border geographies.
- Facilitated convergence across various government departments and community stakeholders to maximize public welfare outcomes.
- Worked on PM Mission Gati Shakti, utilizing the digital platform that integrates 16 infrastructure-related ministries to streamline planning and execution, reduce logistics costs, and ensure seamless movement of people and goods.
Lecturer - Government Polytechnic College, Khairagarh
Delivered technical curriculum in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).
Senior Associate / Officer - ICICI Bank & Punjab National Bank MetLife - Raipur
Qualified IBPS; managed CASA and Bancassurance product portfolios against rigorous institutional targets.
Trainee - BSNL - Bilaspur
Gained technical acumen in broadband, voice communication, WLL, and mobile operations & maintenance.
Education
Advanced General Management (1-Year Executive Program) - Management - IIM Shillong
Certification - Public Policy, Politics and Economics (P3E) - Rashtram School of Public Leadership / VIF (2020 - 2020)
Master of Arts - Rural Development (MARD) - IGNOU
Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Management - C.V. Raman University, CG (2015 - 2015)
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication - Govt. Engineering College, Raipur (2010 - 2010)
Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering - Govt. Polytechnic College (2007 - 2007)
