Manager - Partnerships and Grants - Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI), Tata Trust - Keonjhar, Odisha
(2025-12)
- Led government convergence and partnerships to mobilize public funds, successfully securing MoUs with ITDA Keonjhar, ITDA Champua, DMF and the Department of Horticulture.
- Facilitated additional convergence with various government departments scheme such as MKUY, MMJJM, PDMC etc for sustainable livelihood assets aligned with district and state schemes.
- Monitor,guide and handholding support to field teams across 4 blocks, ensuring timely implementation, quality execution, and achievement of Lakhpati program objectives.
- Enable institutional credit linkages through banks and MFIs for farmer collectives, strengthening livelihood and enterprise investments.
- Strengthen governance, compliance, and business readiness of PGs/FPCs/FPOs while designing and delivering capacity-building programs.
- Coordinate with district administration, line departments, CSR partners, and senior leadership for planning, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with government and donor guidelines.
- Developed comprehensive Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for submission to DMF Jajpur, and DMF Keonjhar, OLM and Department of Mission Shakti.
- Anchored and facilitated the "Amari Katha" cross-learning event on March 10, 2026, amplifying the voices and entrepreneurial achievements of Lakhpati Didis across Odisha.
Senior Project Officer - District Mineral Foundation (DMF), Trust Government of Jharkhand - Pakur, Jharkhand
(2025-06 - 2025-11)
- Conducted socio-economic diagnostics and need assessments in mining-affected villages to identify development gaps and priority areas.
- Facilitated participatory planning processes, Gram Sabhas, and community consultations to design village-wise Annual Action Plans.
- Evaluated project proposals, supported approval processes, and ensured timely implementation through field monitoring and reporting with coordination with line departments.
- Promoted social audits and community-based monitoring while documenting impact stories and lessons learned for wider dissemination.
- Prepared detailed project documentation including DPRs, RFPs, SORs, cost estimates, and planning reports aligned with local needs.
Associate - Swaniti Initiative - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
(2024-11 - 2025-06)
- Consultant for the Green Skilling in Odisha Project, supporting the OREDA Ltd. Dept of Energy, Government of Odisha's efforts to enhance skill development in the renewable energy sector.
- Worked on DRE Livelihoods in Khordha district, promoting renewable energy-based livelihood solutions and capacity building for local communities.
- Designed training programs and developed green energy curricula to align workforce skills with industry needs.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to build a sustainable workforce for the future.
Young Professional - Department of Mission Shakti, Govt. of Odisha - Koraput, Odisha
(2023-08 - 2024-11)
- Coordinated with 21 line departments to support Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Producer Groups (PGs), and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
- Promoted livelihoods and market linkage activities via Community-Based Business Organizations (CBBO) in coordination with district and block-level officials.
- Served as District Nodal Officer for Mission Shakti Bazar (Bhubaneswar Koraput), overseeing online marketing initiatives on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.
- Provided handholding support to 14 PGs (Mission Shakti, OLM ORMAS), 56 PGs and 5 FPOs (APC project), and 20 PGs and 1 FPO (Mukshya Mantri Makka Mission) through regular field monitoring.
- Organized District Level Pallishree Mela cum PARAB 2023 and sponsored SHGs from the district to participate inside and outside state exhibition.
- Strengthened business activities through SHG to SME schemes through DLF and BLF platforms.
Young Professional - ORMAS, Dept. of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Govt. of Odisha - Koraput & Kendrapara
(2022-06 - 2023-08)
- Monitored a combined 250 Producer Groups (PGs) and 5 FPOs across 23 blocks in both districts, ensuring robust business plans, comprehensive training, and consistent field implementation under the 10K FPO Scheme.
- Facilitated the formation of 16 new PGs through extensive field visits, community engagement, and resource mapping.
- Managed backward linkages and the district-level supply chain for Mission Shakti Bazar and Mission Shakti FMCG Store as the District Nodal Person.
- Prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the Milk Shakti Project, Agri Incubation Centre, and Lemongrass Project, successfully establishing sustainable value chains for local SHG women.
- Developed and independently managed a Rural Industrial Park Complex (RIPC) in the Borigumma Block.
- Spearheaded capacity-building training for SHGs, PGs, and PCs focused on value addition, design development, and packaging for products under the brand KOLAB.
- Organized the District Level Pallishree Mela, sponsored SHGs for state and national exhibitions, and represented Odisha at the Noida SARAS Mela (New Delhi) as the State Coordinator for the Promotion of Rural Products.
