Ph.D. Horticulturist/District Program Lead/Climate Smart & Regenerative Agriculture/Project Implementation/Stakeholder Engagement/Agricultural Innovation
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Horticulture professional with a Ph.D. in Vegetable Science and over three years of experience in research, project implementation, and district-level programme management. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary field teams, coordinating with government agencies and international stakeholders, implementing natural and regenerative agriculture initiatives, and managing large-scale farmer engagement programmes. Successfully coordinated international field visits and demonstration projects, including the implementation of Global 2000 m² demonstration fields in educational institutions and farmer fields.
Passionate about climate-smart agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, and technology-driven agricultural transformation.
As a Project Linked Associate: RySS–APCNF | Kakinada District January 2026 – Present Lead district-level implementation of Natural Farming programmes.
Scientists, Mentors, and field staff across the district. Monitor project progress, quality, and performance indicators. Conduct trainings, review meetings, and capacity-building programmes. Prepare analytical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
Liaise with district officials, research institutions, and project stakeholders. Resolve operational challenges and ensure timely implementation. Support monitoring, evaluation, and data validation activities.
As a Young Research Fellow (YRF): Dr. YSR Horticultural University – Coconut Research Project October 2024 – January 2026 Conducted field research on Natural Farming practices in coconut-based farming systems. Coordinated farmer trials across multiple mandals.
Collected and analysed agronomic, soil, and socio-economic data. Supervised field experiments and research documentation. Carried out special study during montha cyclone to evaluate the resilient natural farming fields Assisted in preparing technical reports, and presentations.
Coordinated with laboratories for soil and plant analysis.
Teaching Assistance and Teaching Associate: Dr. YSR Horticultural University and Dr NTR College of agriculture, Bapatla Delivered undergraduate practical and theory classes. Guided student practicals and academic activities. Assisted in examination and curriculum implementation.
Cluster Manager: Chintapalli, Visakhapatnam Coordinated farmer groups (FPO and FSC) and field activities. Facilitated training programmes and extension activities. Managed field monitoring and reporting.
Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
Dr. YSR Horticultural University
2024
Development of Hybrids Resistant to Fusarium Wilt in Tomato.
M.Sc. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
ICAR-ASRB NET Qualified
6 Research Publications
Experience in Research, Extension, and Project Management
Participated in MOOCs on Artificial intelligence in Agriculture by ICAR-NAARM.
