Ravdeep Kaur Email & Phone Number

Faridabad, Hr, In

Gurgaon, India

Leading the Agriculture portfolio across North Indian states, including a current engagement with Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab as State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to implement Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme in the state (2021 onwards). Designed a state level cluster development program named as PHASE (Punjab Horticulture Advancement & Sustainable Entrepreneurship) for development of horticultural value chains in Punjab. The program has been approved by cabinet as a state level scheme (Year 2023).Led Technical Advisory engagement with Ministry of Agriculture & FICCI, for participation in Dubai Expo 2020 Food, Agriculture & Livelihood sector through creation of content, planning of events, seminars, B2B & B2G meetings during February-March 2022.As Team Leader, led the Technical engagement with FCDO (Foreign Commonwealth Development Office) named as “Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) – State of Play in India” to assess current status of GAP in India and policy level recommendations for promotion of GAP (from October 2021 to March 2022).Managed the Program Management Unit (PMU) at TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd.) at Delhi during July 2020.Led the study to "Evaluate the Impact of Mega Food Park (MFP) Scheme of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI)", Government of India from January 2020 to July 2020.

New Delhi Area, India

Led the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) capacity building component as part of the project funded by Walmart Foundation in Uttar Pradesh & Andhar Pradesh (Year 2019)Led the Technical Training Content Development for Fresh Milk Procurement supply chain actors (dairy farmers & milk collecting agents) as part of the project supported by Abbott and Prabhat Dairy in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra (from 2017-2019)Overall operational and stakeholder management of Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI) in Bikaner district of Rajasthan (2016-2019)

New Delhi Area, India

* Project Lead-Value Chain Support Cell (VCSC) at National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Government of India through the National Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (NRLPS) * Programmatic Support-Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI) in partnership with Solvay and L'Oreal to work with nearly 5000 Guar farming households in Bikaner of Rajasthan.* Technical support-Monitoring operations of 10 BMCs (Bulk Milk Coolers) established under Nirmal Dhara-Dairy Demonstration project in collaboration with Abbott India and Prabhat Dairy in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.* Engagement and interactions with project partners, donors and other stakeholders.* Program Development-Providing inputs to program development team in designing new interventions which includes team structuring and budget.* Organization development-As part of internal committee, reviewed farmer training programs across TechnoServe India projects, to assess efficacy and transfer best practices.

Barmer Area, India

* Project Manager-Local Economic Development (LED) program, technical and strategic partnership between TechnoServe and CAIRN India Ltd. (CIL), to enhance 50% revenue from Agriculture and allied activities for 10,000 farming households in Barmer district of Rajasthan.* Implementation support-Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI), project funded by Solvay and L'Oreal to impact 1500 Guar farming households over a period of 3 years in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.* Design and conduct Guar Assessment Study (3 months diagnostic) to assess: 1) Cultivation practices of Guar crop; 2) Map value chain actors and markets; and 3) Assess social and environmental conditions of Guar farming households.* Engagement with donors / clients, technical experts, local NGOs and other project stakeholders.* Team Management-Leading, capacity building and motivating ~10 technical and 15 field level implementation staff.

Amravati Area, India

Agribusiness Promotion Facility (ABPF) of Maharashtra Agricultural Competitiveness Project (MACP)* Agribusiness establishment-Developed bankable business proposals for 545 individual / groups entities related to agriculture, horticulture, livestock, processing infrastructure.* Agribusiness establishment-Business loans sanctioned and disbursed for 170 business proposals submitted to various financial institutions (private and nationalized banks).* Agribusiness development-Technical hand holding support to Entrepreneurs (Groups and Individuals) for setting up Agri Business enterprises.* Agribusiness promotion-Strengthening of existing and alternative market channels, Training of Gram Panchayat members for Rural Haat (RH) Management, Training of Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) on Agri Business Management and Development* Agribusiness promotion-Identification and documentation of success stories for publication by MACP directorate

New Delhi Area, India

Creative Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CASPL) is a Delhi based research and consultancy firm in the field of Agriculture and Allied sectors.* Founding member-Establishment of organization, field level implementation and management of research surveys, compilation of qualitative insights from field, meeting potential clients for business development.* Team member-Concept Paper on Setting up Rural Business hubs (RBHs) in Eastern India for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The concept paper is expected to provide basis for design and implementation of 10 Rural Business Hubs (RBHs) in three states of India. This project will adopt the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in delivery of products and services to farmers through the RBHs.* Organic Agriculture expert-Evaluation of Center for Organic Farming (COF) I and II, an initiative funded by Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), Mumbai and implemented by Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB), Dehradun* In-Country Program Coordinator for “Indian Horticulture Development Alliance (IHDA)”, a project sponsored by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Michigan State University (MSU) for developing Horticultural Value Chains* Team Leader for “Comparative Study on Organic Certification Requirements in Asia” sponsored by Global Organic Market Access (GOMA-A project of FAO, IFOAM and UNCTAD)* Team member for “Baseline market study on Newcastle Disease (ND) vaccination in the Backyard Poultry (BYP) Sector of three states in India” project funded by GALVmed (Global Alliance for Livestock and Veterinary Medicine), UK* Team member for the Evaluation of Strengthening Agricultural Markets in (SAMS) Project in India, funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU)

New Delhi Area, India

* Implementation of National Accreditation Policy & Program (NAPP):o Evaluation & monitoring of accredited CBs for inspection & certification of organic products as per regulatory framework prescribed under NPOP of India, USDA NOP of United States of America and European Union (EU).o Preparation and follow up of yearly evaluation schedule for surveillance of accredited CBs.o To develop training material for inspectors of CBs & evaluation committee members. * Assessment of documents:o Assessment of annual evaluation reports of accredited CBs.o Assessment of Corrective Action taken Reports (CARs) submitted by the accredited CBs.o Assessment of documents (Quality & Operating manuals) submitted by new applicants for achieving accreditation under NPOP as a certification body.* Inspections and investigations:o Design and conduct investigations on behalf of APEDA against the complaints / rapid alerts received from national / international stakeholders regarding export consignments.o Preparation & submission of investigation report highlighting facts observed during the investigation. * Provide technical expertise regarding development / formulation of production standards to extend the scope of organic certification (Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Textiles etc.) and development of Organic Product Traceability system at National level.

Moga Area, India

* Fresh Milk Procurement and Farmer Communication:o Coordinate with procurement team for planning and implementation of effective strategies to enhance milk production and procurement for the program.o Conduct field survey for expansion of milk district into new areas and identification of business partners.o Provide technical advice to dairy farmers / entrepreneurs for promotion of commercial dairy farming. o Design & implement communication strategy to educate men & women dairy farmers (approximately 100,000), milk collecting agents at village level and staff of milk transport vehicles regarding adoption of good practices across milk supply chain.o To design region specific campaigns for promotion of Good Dairy Practices, Clean Milk Production and transparent Milk Procurement system.o Compilation, editing & publication of communication literature (Bi-lingual) like magazines, posters, pamphlets, calendars etc. * Program Management:o Implementation & monitoring of Village Women Dairy Development Program (VWDDP).o Design & implement project on Micro finance through SELF HELP GROUPS for farming community particularly women.o To design and implement initiatives on Eco-friendly sustainable agricultural practices like Farm & Irrigation Water Management, Rain Water Harvesting, Vermi-Composting etc. for farmers.o Team management-Selection & capacity building of team members.* Liaison & Report Writing:o Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly Progress reports are generated & published.o Liaison with village communities, Panchayats for project implementation, Government bodies & financial institutions to ensure participation at all levels.* Budget Management: Planning & monitoring expenses incurred on communication and milk district development activities (App. 7 million INR).

Chandigarh Area, India

* Agri. Business Development:o Study and analysis of sector environment for promotion of Organic Mint Production & Marketing.o Conduct and monitor field trials for Organic Mint Production at demonstration plots.o Analysis and documentation (on yearly basis) of cropping patterns, cost of cultivation, net returns from various crops, problems/requirements of farmers related to agriculture, in general, so as to support the management in outlining an effective strategy for every crop season. * Communication & Documentation:o Designing and publishing communication material for farmers on production practices of different varieties of mint crop.o Designing and implementation of Extension Services program for farmers in close coordination with field teams.o Enhanced coordination and interaction between field implementation teams and R & D (Research and Development) team.o Conduct need assessment and design training programs for contract farming team. o Progress review, report writing & publication on monthly & quarterly basis. * Appointed as Management Representative of the company to implement ISO 9001-2000 processes for business excellence in Contract Agriculture Program.

Jaipur Area, India

* Project Management: Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation of following projects- o “Organic Agriculture-Production & Marketing in Rajasthan”, sponsored by National Institute of Agricultural marketing (NIAM) Jaipur (Training programs in 16 districts for producers, buyers and consumers).o “Agriculture Extension through Voluntary Action” sponsored by Department of Agriculture Extension, Govt. of India.o “Self Help Group formation by Non Government Organizations” sponsored by NABARD-Jaipur.o Integrated Wasteland Development Program (IWDP) sponsored by Govt. of India in collaboration with Dept. of Forest, Govt. of Rajasthan. o “Targeted Intervention amongst Migrant Workers” sponsored by Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society (RSACS), Jaipur.o “Elimination of Child Labor through Income Generating Activities for their Parents” sponsored by UNICEF-Rajasthan.o “Integrated Nutrition and Health Program-INHP” sponsored by CARE-Rajasthan.o Capacity building of project staff on regular basis.o Data collection, analysis & documentation of all program activities on monthly basis.o Quarterly, Half yearly & Yearly submission of Progress Reports to funding agencies.* Organizing training programs for Agri Entrepreneurs under the “Agri Business and Agri Clinics” scheme in 2001 sponsored by SFAC, Delhi, MANAGE Hyderabad and NABARD.* Assisted in publication of books / manuals on Organic Agriculture and Vermi-composting.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Rural Management, A+

Activities and Societies: * Anchored 3 days events hosted by FMS-IIRM on campus. Talent show competition organised for 10 Management.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Botany/Plant Biology, Zoology And Chemistry, A

Activities and Societies: * Winner of Champion's Trophy for cultural dance performance at University Youth Festival. * Adjugded as Best.