- Program monitoring- Business development

- Headed Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Institution (SEDI) under Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF)- Innovation in Program management- PlacementStrategist for:- Farmer Producers' Groups- Women entrepreneurship- Sanitation

Program lead- CSR projects- Sanitation, Skills, Entrepreneurship

MART works in the emerging markets solving some of the most intriguing problems of our times- socio-economic inequity, unsustainable growth, climate change, etc. Market led approach to solving such problems is at the heart of MART's approach and strategy. My role at MART has been to:- Establish Gujarat state unit and develop business for the organization- Spearhead teams to undertake high quality consulting assignments for clients - Produce high quality reports and knowledge… Show more MART works in the emerging markets solving some of the most intriguing problems of our times- socio-economic inequity, unsustainable growth, climate change, etc. Market led approach to solving such problems is at the heart of MART's approach and strategy. My role at MART has been to:- Establish Gujarat state unit and develop business for the organization- Spearhead teams to undertake high quality consulting assignments for clients - Produce high quality reports and knowledge productsHighlights:• Business models/plans for important interventions• VCA of more than 40 produces- NTFP, Farm-based, Non-farm based• Prepared Marketing Capability Assessment Framework • Completed Master Trainers’ course at Pearson, London• Developed 5 producers’ groups in Gujarat; Established marketing platforms for 250 Self Help Groups (SHGs)Major projects:  Gujarat Forestry Development Project- GFDP (JICA) Climate change adaptation- for inland fisheries (UNAF) Marketing Capability Assessment Framework- MCAF (GIZ-NABARD) ToT module for Master Trainers (Pearson- UKIERI) Value Chain Development- Marine Fisheries (IL&FS) Business Plans for Rural Haats in Maharastra (World Bank) Business development support to Producers’ companies (GIZ-NABARD) Sanitation for Life (Holcim, Ambuja, ACC) Value Chain Analysis- Medicinal plants (GMPB) Ayurvedic products- distribution channel (GSFDC) Handicrafts promotion (CGPL-Tata Power) Show less

I am part of a group of friends who have started a voluntary initiative to work on the issues of environment. Our main fields of work are sustainable agriculture, waste management, plantation, environment education, promotion of eco-friendly life style

GSWMA is the state level nodal agency for implementation of the flagship programme of the Government of India- Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). IWMP is designed to create and enhance sustainable livelihood options in the rural areas by undertaking conservation of local natural resources like land, water and vegetation.I was part of a team of experts (consultants) working with GSWMA; my roles and responsibilities included:- State level coordinator for major… Show more GSWMA is the state level nodal agency for implementation of the flagship programme of the Government of India- Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). IWMP is designed to create and enhance sustainable livelihood options in the rural areas by undertaking conservation of local natural resources like land, water and vegetation.I was part of a team of experts (consultants) working with GSWMA; my roles and responsibilities included:- State level coordinator for major activities under IWMP- Establish systems and procedures for IWMP to roll out in the state- Prepare business and livelihood strategies for CBOs- Prepare draft policy notes and papers to be approved by Government- Design and manage workshops for various stakeholdersMajor achievements:- Prepared State Perspective and Strategic Plan (SPSP) for 18 years by GIS application- Prepared Guidelines for Monitoring & Evaluation of Watershed Projects - Prepared Capacity Building Manual, Operational Guidelines and Human Resource Manual Papers Written while at GSWMA:• “Ground Water Management in Gujarat: Opportunities and Challenges” (Published by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ahmedabad) • “Convergence of MGNREGA and IWMP: A Comprehensive Rural Development Strategy- Case of Gujarat”• “Strategy for Post-Project Management and Use of Watershed Development Fund” Show less

Development Support Center (DSC) is one of the leading organizations in the country in natural resource management for enhancing rural livelihoods. Based in Ahmedabad, it has done some of the pioneering works in the fields of Participatory Irrigation Management and Watershed development. My roles included:- Conceptualize, design and manage research projects- Handhold activities of a Producers’ company established by DSC- Design modules for students of academic institutions and… Show more Development Support Center (DSC) is one of the leading organizations in the country in natural resource management for enhancing rural livelihoods. Based in Ahmedabad, it has done some of the pioneering works in the fields of Participatory Irrigation Management and Watershed development. My roles included:- Conceptualize, design and manage research projects- Handhold activities of a Producers’ company established by DSC- Design modules for students of academic institutions and deliver- Take training sessions at DSC training centerMajor Research Studies Conducted at DSC: • “Post project management and use of Watershed Development Fund (WDF) in watershed development programmes in India” with Dr. Sucharita Sen of Jawaharlal Nehru University (Published by DSC) - Multi-state research (Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan); more than 200 micro-watersheds studied - Looked into issues concerning operations and maintenance of assets constructed during project period and sustainability of benefits- Funded by European Union (EU) and Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)- Became a major National Policy Issue at GoI level• “Comprehensive Assessment of Watershed Programmes in Gujarat”; was later published by ICRISAT as “Community Watershed as a Growth Engine for Development of Dry-land Areas” (Published by ICRISAT)- As part of a country-wide assessment of watershed programmes, undertook this project for Gujarat- Efficiency and impact of watershed projects in Gujarat• “Advantage watershed…But Signs of concern: Longitudinal study, part-VI” - A longitudinal study, one of its kind in watershed development - Compared status of treated and non-treated micro-watersheds over the years Show less