Agribusiness Professional with six and half Years of Development Sector ExperienceI hold a degree in Agribusiness Management from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar. My professional journey includes roles as a Management Trainee at Ergos Business Solutions Pvt Ltd and TechnoServe, and as a Development Organizer at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India).Professional Experience:Management Trainee at Ergos Business Solutions Pvt Ltd:- Acquired in-depth knowledge about warehousing and its critical importance for farmers.Management Trainee at TechnoServe:- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the mango value chain in Bhagalpur, Bihar.- Investigate the viability of mango production, including production costs and post-harvest processes such as storage, marketing, and value addition.Program specialist at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India):- Played a key role in various agricultural and rural development initiatives like institutions building and support project staff in the field.Current Role: Cluster Manager at Aga Khan Foundation (India):- Leading the implementation of Project Mesha, a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-funded initiative aimed at improving goat health management and promoting entrepreneurship among women goat rearers.- Providing support to JEEViKA staff at district, block, and cluster levels to scale up Project Mesha.- Conducting monthly reviews of goat health management interventions and tracking progress against project indicators.- Training Pashu Sakhi staff in goat health management practices and facilitating partnerships with the Department of Animal Husbandry.- Documenting and sharing best practices from Project Mesha to enhance program quality.- Training agri-entrepreneurs and staff on nursery management, including site selection, shed preparation, seed purchases, and maintenance.- Supporting market linkages for agri-entrepreneurs, facilitating demand aggregation, input purchases, and sales through Pashu Sakhi.With a strong background in agribusiness and a commitment to rural development, I am dedicated to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and empowering women entrepreneurs in the community.