Rajesh Kumar Email & Phone Number

Guwahati, Assam, India

RENDERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS PILOT PROJECT/ PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP EXPERT FOR PREPARATORY SURVEY ON ASSAM STATE LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN INDIA

Chandigarh, India

Dedicated and results-driven professional with a rich background in Horticulture & Agriculture project management. Experienced in meticulously collecting, organizing, and analyzing existing material related to the sector, my expertise includes the preparation of reconsignment survey instructions, inception reports, and identification of project backgrounds and needs.I have successfully led Horticultural Crop Supply Chain Surveys, conducted demand forecasts, and facilitated interviews with both government and private sector stakeholders. My proficiency extends to branding considerations, reviewing government business plans, and providing insightful analyses and improvement proposals.In project development, I excel in creating detailed project plans, implementation schedules, and accurate cost estimations. I am adept at devising robust implementation, monitoring, and operation and maintenance management systems. My skills include procurement planning, crafting specific action plans, and assessing project effects.Notably, I have contributed to the enhancement of business plans through thorough analysis and proposals for improvement. Additionally, I have played a pivotal role in creating Terms of Reference (TORs) for consultancy services.I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful projects in the Horticulture & Agriculture domain, ensuring successful implementation and sustainable outcomes. Let's connect to explore potential collaborations and opportunities.

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India

Responsible for implementation of project activities in the different project areas related to crop diversificationCapacity building of farmers/extension staffs on advanced techniques involved in vegetable cultivation like grafting, cuttings in vegetables and nursery raising in soilless medias like sand etc.Piloting of crop diversification modelsAnnual training need assessment exercise for designing the capacity development program for PMU (Project Management Unit) staff of the loan project "Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Project" Prepared training module for Training and Capacity building of farmers of Krishak Vikas Associations (user groups) to strengthen the farming activities.Organized different trainings on improved techniques of vegetable cultivation and allied farming activities, for farmers of pilot site and Agriculture extension staffs of PMU and DOA at regular intervals. Capacity building on use of PDCA Cycle for project monitoring and implementation.Capacity building of Staff of DOA and PMU in promoting farm livelihood activities for income generation through KVA, SHGs and other CBOs, market led extension, strategic marketing and institution development and strengthening.Supporting women groups for micro-enterprises and income generation activities, capacity building, business planning and development of entrepreneurship within SHGs.Facilitation of preparation and monitoring of implementation of Annual Crop Diversification Plans for Project Management Unit (Financial closure Project).Documenting of success stories of progressive farmers in farm and non-farm activities.Monitoring of income generation from farm, non-farm and micro enterprise development in the pilot area.Monitoring price trends using market information systems for providing advisories regarding marketing of farm produce.Organizing and attending exposure visits to other states for farmers, extension staff and higher officers

Bsc (Hons.), Agriculture

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations