Dr. Ram Chandra

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South Delhi, Delhi, India, India
About Dr. Ram Chandra

With over 22 years of experience in rural development, livelihood research, monitoring and evaluation, forestry and agriculture, NTFP, Watershed Management, Forest Ecology and Environment, I am a Team Lead at IDCG and Progressive Research Organisation for Welfare (PROW). I hold a Ph.D. in Forestry from the Forest Research Institute, focusing on diverse of studies on community studies, the Himalayan watershed, Monitoring and Evaluation, NTFP studies, Socioeconomic and Forest and Ecological studiesMy core competencies include designing, implementing, and assessing social development projects, forestry and natural resource management, livelihood options, social impact assessment, and watershed management and evaluation studies. I have led and contributed to multiple projects funded by the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other donors, working with diverse stakeholders and partners in Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and other states. I aim to apply my skills-monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge to promote sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, livelihood options and social welfare in various contexts, including the Himalayan region and beyond.

Dr. Ram Chandra's Current Company Details
IDCG, Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and Progressive Research Organisation for Welfare (PROW)

Idcg, Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. And Progressive Research Organisation For Welfare (Prow)

Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Dr. Ram Chandra Work Experience Details
  • Idcg, Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. And Progressive Research Organisation For Welfare (Prow)
    Team Lead And Senior Principal Consultant
    Idcg, Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. And Progressive Research Organisation For Welfare (Prow) Oct 2017 - Present
    Chhattisgarh, Noida And New Delhi
    Social Development Projects, Forestry and Natural Resource Management, Livelihood options, Agriculture, Social Impact Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation of all the projects and Watershed Management and Evaluation studies
  • Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project (Ecorys India)
    Team Leader
    Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project (Ecorys India) Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
    New Delhi Area, India
    Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project (HPMHWDP)-World Bank aidedRoles and Responsibilities:Overall In-charge of the Evaluation of the final Impact assessment of Himachal Pradesh Mid Himalayan Watershed Development Project (HPMHWDP-World Bank aided). Handled the whole team for the project and carried out the Evaluation of the Mid Himalayan watershed management programme in Himachal Pradesh and New Delhi
  • Nippon Koei (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
    Livelihood And Forest Ntfp Expert
    Nippon Koei (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
    India
    Roles and Responsibilities to:• Draw up a list of priority NTFPs and MAPs, and other SHG produces in consultation with HPFD, other stakeholders and members of Survey Team.• Collect data from primary and secondary sources (from within the state as well as trading centres outside the state) on the following:• Potential of the prioritized produces - NTFPs and MAPs, Horticulture, Vegetables, and other SHG produces• Analyze past and current production of these produces including the trends in production• Status of procurement and trade of these produces (Systems, processes, institutional arrangements, major markets, issues and challenges etc.)• Analyse the role of local markets/ Mandis in trading of produces• Observe and analyze the pricing mechanism and factors influencing the pricing mechanisms• Insight of current efforts for domestication of NTFPs and MAPs, and issues and challenges in domestication and marketing• Study the current efforts for value addition (including use of technology, standardization and certification etc.) and challenges• Account of existing successful models in the state for value chain development and market access• Analyze consumption patterns – local within the state, in the country and export (current demands and future projections)• Data analysis and report writing, which included:• Existing value chain of prioritized produces• Issues and challenges in market access• Recommendations for value chain development of key products (NTFP/ Medicinal Plants and non-NTFP products)• Road map for enterprise development and market access
  • Uttarakhand Decentralized Watershed Development Project -Gramya-Ii (Sutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd.)
    Team Leader
    Uttarakhand Decentralized Watershed Development Project -Gramya-Ii (Sutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd.) Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
    New Delhi Area, India
    GRAMYA-II (World Bank aided)Responsible to interact with WMD personnel and World Bank representative at HQ and field level.Lead the team with sufficient administrative and managerial skill.Responsible to provide all desired Reports/documents and other relevant information to WMD.Qualitative and Quantitative analysisReport writing and presentations
  • Department Of Land Resources, Govt. Of India (Mukesh & Associates)
    Team Leader
    Department Of Land Resources, Govt. Of India (Mukesh & Associates) Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
    New Delhi
    Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), a watershed development component under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)Responsibilities included:Over all in charge of monitoring and Evaluation activities in North Eastern States. Provide leadership and guidance, coordinate the entire ME activities. Interface with DoLR andSLNAs.( North East Region) India.Responsible for regular submission of reports as per schedule.Attend Regular process monitoring reviews at the DoLR and make presentation.
  • Progressive Research Organization For Welfare
    Head (M&E), Research Division
    Progressive Research Organization For Welfare Nov 2012 - Jul 2015
    New Delhi Area, India
    Roles and Responsibilities:Overall in-charge of Research Monitoring & Evaluation activities and Management. Development of the evaluation instruments and tools.Provide leadership and guidance and, coordinate the project activitiessubmission of reports and presentationssupervise the team membersQuantitative and qualitative analysis of the data
  • Global Agrisystem Pvt Ltd
    Project Manager
    Global Agrisystem Pvt Ltd Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
    New Delhi Area, India
    Preparation and handling of all kinds of projects their Monitoring and Evaluation and preparation of DPR ( Detailed Project Reports) all levels. Coordination with other organizations, presentations and consulting etc.Management of the projects and their monitoringEvaluation of the impact of interventions on rural communities and natural resources
  • Progressive Research Organization For Welfare (Prow)
    Coordinator - Projects & Consultancy
    Progressive Research Organization For Welfare (Prow) Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
    New Delhi Area, India
    Handled the Monitoring & Evaluation of projects, prepared the DPR (Detailed Project Reports) all levels- Interim, Draft and Final Reports. Feasibility studies proposal and preparation of RFP. Management of the projects etc.
  • Progressive Research Organization For Welfare (Prow)
    Consultant & Coordinator
    Progressive Research Organization For Welfare (Prow) Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
    New Delhi Area, India
    I have been working research on the projects related to Forest communities, Ecology & Environment and Socioeconomic studies, I have been trained in Project Monitoring and Evaluation of Social, Market, Agriculture and watershed Management projects.
  • Datagraph Research Network, New Delhi
    Research Associate
    Datagraph Research Network, New Delhi Oct 2008 - Apr 2009
    New Delhi Area, India
    Worked on Projects of Socioeconomic and Rural development, carried out intensive data analysis and DPR Preparation and handling the projects on Socioeconomic studies, Environment, Forestry, Rural Development and carried out the Monitoring and Evaluation of the projects.

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Dr. Ram Chandra works for Idcg, Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. And Progressive Research Organisation For Welfare (Prow)

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Dr. Ram Chandra's current role is Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist.

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Dr. Ram Chandra attended Forest Research Institute, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.

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