Established Strategic Initiatives: Led Farmisto’s expansion by launching an online marketplace for agri-inputs, integrating digital payments, and creating the SarvaPratham Kisan Carbon Alliance to drive sustainable farming practices.Project and Resource Management: Directed the development of the i-learn2earn mobile app for agricultural training, overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.Cross-functional Leadership: Managed partnerships and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs and government bodies, ensuring alignment with Farmisto’s objectives while delivering value-driven projects.

Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Development Project is a World Bank Sponsored Project with a mandate to Improve the Horticulture Production, Marketing and Processing of Apples and other fruits & Vegetables of HP.

Business Development & Consultancies for Projects on Agriculture Value Chain, Microfinance for Small Holders & Climate Risk Mitigation Strategies in Farming Systems for CGIAR WorldFish, UN Agencies, Haveltas, WWF, World Vision Myanmar etc.

Corporate Governance and Compliance: Implemented internal controls, established project management frameworks, and adhered to financial and budgetary oversight for high-stakes media projects.Stakeholder Management: Coordinated with multiple stakeholders, including broadcasters, institutional investors, and creative teams, to streamline project workflows and manage funding agreements.Project Planning and Budgeting: Managed project feasibility assessments, resource allocation, and performance evaluations to ensure projects met financial and operational targets effectively.

Portfolio Management: Oversaw a $2 billion agri-finance portfolio, ensuring adherence to RBI policies, mitigating risks, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems.Process Standardization and Risk Mitigation: Developed policy guidelines, risk assessment frameworks, and compliance measures for various agricultural financing products, including warehouse and microfinance loans.Innovation and Digital Transformation: Launched digital applications for transaction monitoring, improving operational efficiency and enabling ICICI to maintain a strong portfolio health through digital transformation.I was responsible for compliance of bank's laid out policy and processes risks & audits, internal controls, identifying fraud risks, developing suitable mitigating strategies and preventive & control actions for all Agri and rural finance products.

Commodity Risk Management: Managed the quality and quantity control of agricultural commodities pledged as collateral to ICICI Bank, ensuring adherence to high standards and minimizing operational risks.Policy Development and Risk Mitigation: Developed and implemented risk mitigation policies for commodity lending, including setting protocols for quality assessment, quantity verification, and loss prevention.Cross-functional Coordination: Worked closely with regional and national teams to streamline warehouse operations, enhance supply chain efficiencies, and ensure alignment with ICICI’s strategic goals for commodity finance.Budget and Resource Optimization: Oversaw budget allocation and optimized resource use across multiple warehouses, ensuring efficient operations and regulatory compliance within the commodity financing framework.

To provide quality and time-bound consulting services to BASICS’s International clients on “Agri-Value Chain Development, Identification of potential subsectors for finance & investment decisions to promote Local Economic Development, identify local partners, Monitoring and Evaluation of projects.International Project Coordination: Led livelihood projects in Mozambique, managing partnerships, project scoping, and monitoring for donor-funded initiatives in agriculture and microfinance.Strategic Planning and Evaluation: Provided strategic insights for international clients on agri-value chain development, assessing project impact and aligning initiatives with local economic goals.Capacity Building and Training: Conducted training programs for farmers, FPOs, and NGOs to strengthen agriculture practices, financial literacy, and climate-resilient techniques.

Program Development and Partnership Management: Established partnerships with various NGOs and government bodies to promote green skills initiatives across India. Designed and executed vocational training programs focused on sustainable and eco-friendly practices.Project Management and Resource Coordination: Led multiple green skill development projects, coordinating resources, tracking project timelines, and ensuring alignment with B-ABLE’s mission. Implemented standardized project management practices to drive efficiency and scalability.Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building: Fostered relationships with stakeholders, including NGOs and community organizations, to expand the reach of skill development programs and ensure impactful community engagement.Monitoring and Reporting: Oversaw project monitoring and evaluation, creating comprehensive reports on project outcomes, budget utilization, and program effectiveness to ensure compliance with funding requirements and project goals.

To develop and implement replicable and scalable models of CSR projects for the poor that are financially and institutionally sustainable, premised on robust market and business linkagesCSR Program Design and Implementation: Designed and managed large-scale livelihood and natural resource management programs, ensuring compliance with corporate and audit standards.Cross-functional Team Leadership: Led a team managing CSR projects across multiple states, driving the adoption of sustainable practices and strengthening community engagement.Resource and Budget Management: Leveraged over $25 million in funds to execute soil conservation, dairy, and women’s micro-enterprise projects, with extensive reporting and fiscal discipline.

Farmer Finance, Crop Loan Appraisals, Agriculture Business Development, Local Value Addition, Alternate Market Linkage for Rural Produce, Livelihood Promotion,

Product Development, Promotion, Sales and Distribution,