The functional area of specialization includes Community / Stakeholders’ Consultation, Social Impact Assessment (SIA) at both Rural and Urban levels, Sectoral Social Assessment, Socio-Economic Planning, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Poverty Impact Assessment, HIV/AIDS, Education and Health sector. This includes carrying out Rapid Assessment Survey, Socio-Economic Baseline studies, Identification of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), Public Consultation / Focal Group… Show more The functional area of specialization includes Community / Stakeholders’ Consultation, Social Impact Assessment (SIA) at both Rural and Urban levels, Sectoral Social Assessment, Socio-Economic Planning, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Poverty Impact Assessment, HIV/AIDS, Education and Health sector. This includes carrying out Rapid Assessment Survey, Socio-Economic Baseline studies, Identification of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), Public Consultation / Focal Group Interviews, Gender and Indigenous Peoples’ Studies, preparation of Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policies, Entitlement Framework, Grievances mechanism, , Identification of Alternative Resettlement sites (wherever possible), Monitoring and Evaluation strategies and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Budget. Strong Specialization in Land Acquisition, RAP, SIA and CSR Expert in Infrastructure, National Highway, Railways, Smart City, Hydro Area Development.As a Social Development and Gender specialist, responsible for developing tools for census survey, socioeconomic survey, households and small business enterprise, organize public consultation and also to strengthen maximum community participation, identify vulnerable group, develop specific rehabilitation measures for vulnerable and tribal families, sites identification and sites selection in consultation with the project displaced persons for their relocation, prepare technical and economic feasible income generations, livelihood and development schemes including skill gradation for affected population, conducting public consultation including consultation with communities, affected groups, NGOs, CBOs, local district administration and other stakeholders particularly the participation and involvement of encroachers, squatters, women headed households, tribal and economically most backward and vulnerable sections of the society. Show less

Name of Assignment or Project: Consultancy services for EDFC-1 Project is intended to carry out End term Impact Evaluation of Land Acquisition and Resettlement & Rehabilitation safeguards being implemented in the Khurja-Bhaupur section (343 Km) of EDFC -1 and provide specific recommendations to mitigate the issues identified during the assessment period; Funded by: The World Bank.Activities Performed: Responsible for visit the project sites, make use of available documents, reports, and its… Show more Name of Assignment or Project: Consultancy services for EDFC-1 Project is intended to carry out End term Impact Evaluation of Land Acquisition and Resettlement & Rehabilitation safeguards being implemented in the Khurja-Bhaupur section (343 Km) of EDFC -1 and provide specific recommendations to mitigate the issues identified during the assessment period; Funded by: The World Bank.Activities Performed: Responsible for visit the project sites, make use of available documents, reports, and its interactions with DFCCIL officials and other implementing agencies and PAPs /PAFs during the evaluation process; check compliance w.r.t. the Land Acquisition and RAP document; and flag any outstanding issues which may affect the quality or pace of the implementation process from social & / or regulatory requirements. During the site visit conducted the 25% census and socio-economic survey of total approx. 26000 PAPs and 5% of control population to ascertain satisfaction and concern regarding the implementation process. One of the important tasks is to verify whether the pre-determined tasks are completed prior to the handing over of the encumbrance free stretches to the contractors for initiating construction work. Show less

As Social Expert have handled multipal projects like Mangalore SMART City Project and several highway projects successfully. Activities Performed: As Social Expert in the project my duties include; Social impact assessment studies. Carrying out stakeholder consultation with various stakeholders including gender and other vulnerable groups. coordination of socio-economic surveys, identification of PAPs, analysis, assessment of potential social impacts (direct and indirect) using… Show more As Social Expert have handled multipal projects like Mangalore SMART City Project and several highway projects successfully. Activities Performed: As Social Expert in the project my duties include; Social impact assessment studies. Carrying out stakeholder consultation with various stakeholders including gender and other vulnerable groups. coordination of socio-economic surveys, identification of PAPs, analysis, assessment of potential social impacts (direct and indirect) using participatory approach, recommending mitigation measure, conducting public consultation, group discussion on the likely issues and prioritizing the potential social impact and its mitigation with PAPs (Vulnerable & Non- Vulnerable). Show less

During my tenure with Voyants Solutions I was involved in several project like highway, irrigation, mining, thermal power, metro project and specially for the Preparatory Social Management Activities for MUTP-III Projects; Funded by: World Bank, Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, Client: Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd.Position held: Social ExpertMain Project Features: The project comprises of Quadrupling (3rd and 4th Lines) of Virar-Dahanu Road section admeasuring 63 RKm on Western… Show more During my tenure with Voyants Solutions I was involved in several project like highway, irrigation, mining, thermal power, metro project and specially for the Preparatory Social Management Activities for MUTP-III Projects; Funded by: World Bank, Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, Client: Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd.Position held: Social ExpertMain Project Features: The project comprises of Quadrupling (3rd and 4th Lines) of Virar-Dahanu Road section admeasuring 63 RKm on Western Railway, Double line corridor on Panvel-Karjat section admeasuring 28 RKm on Central Railway, Elevated Corridor link between Airoli-Kalwa admeasuring 3 RKm on Central Railway, Trespass Control in Mid-section on suburban system of Mumbai at 22 locations and Procurement of additional rolling stock comprising of 565 EMU cars (47 rakes of 12 car rakes).Activities performed: Involved in:• Reconnaissance survey• Collection of base line socio-economic data• Preliminary screening and preparation of socio-economic screening report• Carryout a census and socio economic survey, including a detailed inventory of affected assets, for all PAP’s• Preparation of resettlement and rehabilitation policy framework• Preparation of Social Impact Assessment Report• Resettlement Action Plan including cost of resettlement and rehabilitation Show less

I have worked for different projects during my tenure with PwC, in Bangladesh, Bhutan and India. As a social specialist responsible for the following tasks:• Assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures.• Site visits and focused group discussions to understand the ground realities. • Assessment of existing demographic and socio-economic profile.• Review of applicable existing legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, R&R… Show more I have worked for different projects during my tenure with PwC, in Bangladesh, Bhutan and India. As a social specialist responsible for the following tasks:• Assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures.• Site visits and focused group discussions to understand the ground realities. • Assessment of existing demographic and socio-economic profile.• Review of applicable existing legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, R&R policies etc.• Inputs for layout planning and costing. • Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan based on the potential adverse social impacts.• Attending client and stakeholder’s meetings.• Land Acquisition process as per requirement of the proposed project • Preparation of reports and drawings. Show less

Name of Assignment or Project: Consultancy Services for Project Management Phase I including Preparation of Detailed Project Report, Client: MoRTHMain Project Features: Length: Up gradation of Shevli (Junction of with NH-6 near Sakri) - Nizampur, Chhadvel, Nandurbar, Taloda, Akkalkura Section of NH-753 B in the State of Maharashtra, Dediapada and Terminating at Netrang on NH-56 in the State of Gujarat to Two/Four Lane with Paved Shoulder Configuration (Package No- NH/IAHE/12)Position… Show more Name of Assignment or Project: Consultancy Services for Project Management Phase I including Preparation of Detailed Project Report, Client: MoRTHMain Project Features: Length: Up gradation of Shevli (Junction of with NH-6 near Sakri) - Nizampur, Chhadvel, Nandurbar, Taloda, Akkalkura Section of NH-753 B in the State of Maharashtra, Dediapada and Terminating at Netrang on NH-56 in the State of Gujarat to Two/Four Lane with Paved Shoulder Configuration (Package No- NH/IAHE/12)Position held: Social ExpertActivities performed: As Resettlement Consultant in the project my duties include; Social impact assessment studies; Carrying out stakeholder consultation with various stakeholders including gender and other vulnerable groups; coordination of socio-economic surveys, identification of PAPs, analysis, assessment of potential social impacts (direct and indirect) using participatory approach, recommending mitigation measure, conducting public consultation, group discussion on the likely issues and prioritizing the potential social impact and its mitigation with PAPs (Vulnerable & Non- Vulnerable). Preparation of Land Acquisition Plan as per NHAI Act 1956, Feasibility report, and preparation of RAP. Show less

Name of Assignment or Project: Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Mugal Sarai to Sahnewal (Ludhiyana); Funded by: The World Bank; Client: DFCCILMain Project Features: Length: EDFC-1 (393.85 kilometer from Bhaupur (Kanpur) to Khurja to Dadri), EDFC-2 (448.51 kilometer from Bhaupur to Mughalsarai) and EDFC-3 (395.1 from Sahnewal (Ludhiana) to Khurja).Position held: Social ExpertActivities performed: In this context, DFCCIL intends to… Show more Name of Assignment or Project: Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Mugal Sarai to Sahnewal (Ludhiyana); Funded by: The World Bank; Client: DFCCILMain Project Features: Length: EDFC-1 (393.85 kilometer from Bhaupur (Kanpur) to Khurja to Dadri), EDFC-2 (448.51 kilometer from Bhaupur to Mughalsarai) and EDFC-3 (395.1 from Sahnewal (Ludhiana) to Khurja).Position held: Social ExpertActivities performed: In this context, DFCCIL intends to carry out Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Mugal Sarai to Sahnewal (Ludhiyana) for: (a) analyzing the potential impacts and risks of proposed developments in the context of the potential effects of other human activities and natural environmental and social external drivers on the chosen Valued Environmental and Social Components (VECs) over time, and (b) proposing concrete measures to avoid, reduce, or mitigate such cumulative impacts and risk to the extent possible. Show less

I have worked with for different projects during my tenure with SMEC India. The summary of activities performed are as follows: As a social specialist responsible for the following tasks:• Assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures.• Site visits and focused group discussions to understand the ground realities. • Assessment of existing demographic and socio-economic profile.• Review of applicable existing legal, regulatory and… Show more I have worked with for different projects during my tenure with SMEC India. The summary of activities performed are as follows: As a social specialist responsible for the following tasks:• Assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures.• Site visits and focused group discussions to understand the ground realities. • Assessment of existing demographic and socio-economic profile.• Review of applicable existing legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, R&R policies etc.• Inputs for layout planning and costing. • Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan based on the potential adverse social impacts.• Attending client and stakeholder’s meetings.• Land Acquisition process as per requirement of the proposed project • Preparation of reports and drawings Show less

Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Rehabilitation and Upgrading to 2 lane/ 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration and strengthening of Nuapada–Bango Munda section of NH-217 in the State of Orissa (Length: 68 km) (World bank Funded), Location: OrissaActivities performed: As Social Expert undertook land acquisition survey and demarcation of existing and proposed ROW with alignment marking on the village revenue maps… Show more Name of assignment or project: Consultancy Services for Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Rehabilitation and Upgrading to 2 lane/ 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration and strengthening of Nuapada–Bango Munda section of NH-217 in the State of Orissa (Length: 68 km) (World bank Funded), Location: OrissaActivities performed: As Social Expert undertook land acquisition survey and demarcation of existing and proposed ROW with alignment marking on the village revenue maps, collection of revenue maps and record of impacted plots activities at site. Census/socio-economic survey of affected persons, community consultation and women consultation, data analysis of the project affected persons conducted at the project site for the preparation of land acquisition plan and social impact assessment report of the project. Show less

I have worked for different projects during my tenure in SMEC India and detailed activities performed are as follows:As a social specialist responsible for the following tasks:• Assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures.• Site visits and focused group discussions to understand the ground realities. • Assessment of existing demographic and socio-economic profile.• Review of applicable existing legal, regulatory and institutional… Show more I have worked for different projects during my tenure in SMEC India and detailed activities performed are as follows:As a social specialist responsible for the following tasks:• Assessment of the socio-economic impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures.• Site visits and focused group discussions to understand the ground realities. • Assessment of existing demographic and socio-economic profile.• Review of applicable existing legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, R&R policies etc.• Inputs for layout planning and costing. • Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan based on the potential adverse social impacts.• Attending client and stakeholder’s meetings.• Land Acquisition process as per requirement of the proposed project • Preparation of reports and drawings. Show less

Umang Community Care Center (NACO Funded), Run by- Foundation for Social Care, Lucknow. Worked in Umang Community Care Center as Counselor. A responsibility included was to Care and Support to the PLWHA (People Living with HIV/AIDS). This center was Funded by NACO and Supported by UPSACS

Worked in Search Foundation as Field Officer. Organized Medical camp in Slam and Rural areas, Established Free Education Center in Slam Area, Organized AIDS Awareness Program, Survey and collecting information, Organized counseling Program.