Dr. Dev Raj Arya Email & Phone Number

Pune, Mh, In

Pune, Maharashtra

We are working on a novel mission of “ Helping Farmers Win” by providing technology and data science driven solutions to improve their productivity and income of farm.Our technology platform provides the best knowledge about good agricultural practices and we also ensure timely supply of input products to farmer’s doorstep to save his time and energy.

Mumbai Area, India

Managed a team of 180 people and supported entire operations including crop advisory services, content development, farm solutions, product development group, Commodity market price intelligence and communications. Worked closely with various projects of Govt of India, state Governments, and contributed presidents adopted village, pioneered in external stakeholder engagement including scientific institutions, state department of agriculture, various ministries at central Government for… Show more Managed a team of 180 people and supported entire operations including crop advisory services, content development, farm solutions, product development group, Commodity market price intelligence and communications. Worked closely with various projects of Govt of India, state Governments, and contributed presidents adopted village, pioneered in external stakeholder engagement including scientific institutions, state department of agriculture, various ministries at central Government for strategic partnership.Participated in United Nations meeting on Business conduct and Human rights held at Geneva. Show less

Mumbai

Implemented the Corporate Affairs strategies to create positive ecosystem and business environment in focused states including reputation initiatives, CSR opportunities, policy and industry affairs, customer & media advocacy programs etc. across Monsanto India region. Build effective network and relationship with key Government officials, & bureucrates in central and states. Leveraged vast network of scientific community including agronomists, weed scientists, entomologists for various… Show more Implemented the Corporate Affairs strategies to create positive ecosystem and business environment in focused states including reputation initiatives, CSR opportunities, policy and industry affairs, customer & media advocacy programs etc. across Monsanto India region. Build effective network and relationship with key Government officials, & bureucrates in central and states. Leveraged vast network of scientific community including agronomists, weed scientists, entomologists for various scientific dialogues, organized scientific exposure of key parliamentarians from all parties to new technologies cultivated in overseas in order to create positive industry voice in the Parliament, Organized and participated in various scientific dialogue with key policy makers, bureaucrats and politicians. Played key role in minimizing the impact of civil society organizations by effective meetings and regular engagement. Effectively resolved several issues related to seed and quality of agri inputs and communicated the repurcursion of illegal introduction of technology on agriculture to all policy makers in the states.Created project business opportunities by leveraging our contacts and explored opportunities of public private partnership with Government in the states. Show less

Mumbai, India

Integral part of Global Technology Development team, involved in various strategic planning and initiatives for driving technology development efforts in the India region (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh). Build and led a team of 35+ highly qualified scientists for evaluating Monsanto technologies and all field developmental efforts. The team was responsible for showcasing advanced agronomic practices and technologies & providing support to business team for resolving performance… Show more Integral part of Global Technology Development team, involved in various strategic planning and initiatives for driving technology development efforts in the India region (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh). Build and led a team of 35+ highly qualified scientists for evaluating Monsanto technologies and all field developmental efforts. The team was responsible for showcasing advanced agronomic practices and technologies & providing support to business team for resolving performance issues and technical training of field team. Build strong networking with scientific community of ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research) & State Agricultural Universities and other institutions of India region and leveraged the relationships for evaluation of Monsanto technologies. Visited several countries including USA, Canada, Australia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines and European countries being part of Global technology development team for monitoring cum evaluation of technology. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

I was member of Asia Pacific Regulatory Affairs team and contributed for Registration activities of Herbicides, Seed varieties & import /export of pesticides and new germplasm for breeding operations. Prepared dossier for regulatory submissions and achieved various 9(3) and 9(4) registrations including import and export of various herbicides and other pipeline products including PGRs. Build effective relations with officials of regulatory agencies such as Central Insecticide Board… Show more I was member of Asia Pacific Regulatory Affairs team and contributed for Registration activities of Herbicides, Seed varieties & import /export of pesticides and new germplasm for breeding operations. Prepared dossier for regulatory submissions and achieved various 9(3) and 9(4) registrations including import and export of various herbicides and other pipeline products including PGRs. Build effective relations with officials of regulatory agencies such as Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) Central Insecticide Laboratory(CIL) Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) & Department of Science & Technology (DST), Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) , Indian Council of Agricultural Research ( ICAR) & State Agriculture Universities. I have also networked and build relations with various ministries ( Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of health, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Commerce) for resolving various regulatory policy issues. Coordinated and organized various scientific meetings and dialogue, leveraging industry chambers (CLI, FICCI, CII, ILSI, IFPRI) for streamlining the regulatory framework of seed, chemistry and Biotech crops in India, SriLanka and Bangladesh. Actively involved in various efforts of AICBA ( All india Crop Biotech Association ) Crop Life India in our region for scientific dialogue & contributed for insect & weed resistance management as member of IRM & WRM sub committees. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Played key role for successful launch of Bt cotton (Bollgard) technology being part of Mahyco Monsanto Biotech ( MMB) leadership team in India. Build and implemented the robust R&D strategy for field evaluation of Bollgard technology across the country in collaboration with sub licensee seed companies. Generated base line information for Bollgard cotton and prepared manual for training of field team of Monsanto & sub licensee companies. Drafted the Insect Resistance Management (IRM) Strategy… Show more Played key role for successful launch of Bt cotton (Bollgard) technology being part of Mahyco Monsanto Biotech ( MMB) leadership team in India. Build and implemented the robust R&D strategy for field evaluation of Bollgard technology across the country in collaboration with sub licensee seed companies. Generated base line information for Bollgard cotton and prepared manual for training of field team of Monsanto & sub licensee companies. Drafted the Insect Resistance Management (IRM) Strategy of Bollgard cotton technology in India. Interacted with various senior Government officials of center & state Government and clarified doubts about the technology. Organized series of successful seminars for public acceptance of Bio technology in many states. Led the efforts of showcasing the impact of Bollgard technology to various regulatory agencies and policy makers.Evaluated various herbicides and herbicide tolerant crops particularly Corn, Soybean & Cotton by working with Global cotton Team during long term assignment at Monsanto Research station at Illinois and Mississippi states, USA. Show less

Chandigarh

Managed complete product evaluation and field research of discovery molecules at the Montari Agricultural Research Station (MARS) near Chandigarh. Prepare regulatory dossier for export and domestic market registration. Follow up of registration activities for various Agro-chemicals at Central Insecticide Board (CIB) Faridabad. Ensure effective demonstration and field training of field sales team for product performance and handling issues.

Hisar Area, India

Worked in Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) projects in Oilseed & Cotton entomology at CCS HAU, Hisar campus and focused on screening of various Germplasm for Biotic & Abiotic stress & evaluation of various industry molecules for insect pest management in coton

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural Entomology

Msc Ag Entomology