Environmental Specialist at Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh (2018-03 – 2024-04)
Environmental Specialist on The World Bank Assisted Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project
- Ensured the provision of Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document and all related documents for the Project
- Ensured World Bank standards and safeguards procedures
- Supervised the work and provided advisory and technical support to environmental Expert/staff hired by UP Tourism Department
- Coordinated with Project implementing agencies at state and local levels
- Reviewed Environmental Assessment Reports (EAR) and related documents for compliance with ESMF
- Coordinated with Project implementing agencies to secure regulatory clearances from UPPCB and other agencies
- Carried out monthly visits to sub-Projects implementation sites to monitor and provide onsite guidance
- Participated in progress review meetings of the SPCU
- Coordinated with Project Management Consultants and Quality Auditors
- Maintained database on status of various environmental activities of the Project
- Prepared and submitted monthly progress reports to GoUP and quarterly reports to World Bank
- Functioned as nodal-point contact at SPCU for environmental matters
Deputy Manager (Empowerment, Education & Water) at Sahara Welfare Foundation (A CSR Division), Sahara India (2013-06 – 2018-03)
Environmental Specialist for Flagship Project - Village Esteem Development Adoption by Sahara (VEDAS)
- Worked as core strategy team member of the social development unit of Sahara India Group
- Responsible for overall project formulation, planning, development and implementation of water and sanitation issues at National Level
- Prepared Annual CSR Plan and Monitoring and evaluation of program effectiveness
- Project cycle management including appraisal, monitoring, evaluation, and relationship management
- Guided and provided technical support for implementation of Water and Education components
- Prepared various modules for training of trainers (TOT) in safe drinking water, sanitation, education, rural health and livelihood
- Prepared and documented monthly, quarterly and annual project progress reports
- Developed monitoring tools for field staff and community volunteers
- Developed and implemented plans for conservation and management of natural resources
- Conducted training programmes on safe hygienic practices and water testing methods
- Monitored environmental impacts of developmental activities
- Coordinated with government and local bodies and NGOs for effective project implementation
Environmental Consultant at Forest Department Govt. of Uttar Pradesh (Through NGO) (2010-08 – 2013-05)
Environmental Consultant on Uttar Pradesh Participatory Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation project funded by JICA
- Worked on project covering Tarai, Vindhyan and Bundelkhand regions of Uttar Pradesh
- Worked for community development by ensuring livelihood of project villages
- Worked on forest-based microenterprises and non-natural forest based micro enterprises
- Helped implement project objectives as per Forest Management Plan and JICA requirements
- Conducted training programmes for forest guards and forest watchers
- Identified means to enhance awareness level of visitors regarding biodiversity values
- Associated with project formulation and implementation team
- Surveyed and monitored project area for successful completion
Assistant Professor at LM Institute of Management & Technology, Lucknow (2009-01 – 2010-07)
Assistant Professor in Department of Applied Sciences
- Engaged with U.G (B-Tech) students in teaching Environmental Studies
- Worked as Controller of Examination
Project Officer at Bharti Vidyapith Institute of Environment Educ. & Research, Pune (2006-07 – 2007-04)
Project Officer on Conservation Education for Critically Important National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries - Canadian project
- Involved in Empowerment of the community
- Development of value-added handicrafts in Dudhwa National Park and marketing
- Conducted water sanitation and water harvesting techniques training
- Provided capacity building for school teachers on natural resources and biodiversity conservation
- Developed content for School Environment Education Program
- Conducted training for Frontline Staff of Education Department
- Conducted training for Forest Department staff to act as tourist guides
- Enhanced awareness level of visitors regarding biodiversity values
- Administered and managed Site Office operations
Project Manager at E.P.G. Environmental Consultant Pvt. Ltd. (2002-06 – 2006-06)
Project Manager providing environmental consultancy support to industries
- Provided consultancy-based support to more than 35 industries in Uttar Pradesh
- Developed and implemented environmental sustainability programs
- Introduced key initiatives regarding industrial safety, energy conservation, and pollution prevention
- Supervised and implemented projects related to environmental safeguards per Ministry standards
- Successfully handled and documented 4 comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Successfully handled and documented 6 Rapid EIAs
- Prepared and monitored 7 Environment Management plans for different industries
- Conducted and documented more than 27 occupational Health and Safety Audits
- Coordinated and conducted 8 industrial training programmes for blue collar workers
- Prepared and documented 2 district disaster management plans
- Prepared and documented 7 off-site emergency plans for various industries
- Advised on environmental issues related to industrial unit functioning
