Professional Experience:
A dynamic and results-driven development professional with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration across government, corporate, and social sectors. With a strong background in rural development, skill enhancement, entrepreneurship, and policy execution, I have successfully led high-impact initiatives that drive economic empowerment, social inclusion, and sustainable growth.
Currently serving as District Project Manager (DPM) / Consultant at Transform Rural India, I provide strategic advisory support to the District Collector, Kondagaon, under the District Mineral Fund Trust (DMFT). I specialize in opportunity identification, fund management, and cross-sector coordination, leading transformative projects in health, livelihoods, tourism, financial inclusion, and skill development. Notable achievements include:
Managing Jhitku-Mitki Artisan Producer Company Ltd., generating ?83 lakh in revenue in FY 2023-24.
Leading the Aspirational District & Block Program, securing ?3 crore for ranking 7th in India in financial inclusion and skill development.
Implementing Anemia Mukt Kondagaon Phase-II, targeting over 3 lakh women for better health outcomes.
Spearheading initiatives to make Kondagaon a malnutrition-free district with 100% NCD screening, anemia, and TB eradication strategies.
Driving the Mahila Lakhpati Initiative and promoting livelihood programs through INRM (NREGA & GPDP) across 383 Gram Panchayats.
Organizing the three-month-long Sampooranata Abhiyan, achieving 100% saturation of nine key development indicators under NITI Aayog’s ADP & ABP programs.
Previously, I worked as a Consultant for Deloitte - Arminus, where I contributed to the Chhattisgarh State Skill Gap Study, a collaborative initiative between CGSRLM and Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Mission. Through rigorous data analysis and stakeholder engagement, I provided strategic recommendations to address skill gaps and enhance employment opportunities.
As a Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow (MGNF) under MSDE, GOI, I played a pivotal role in skill development planning and implementation. My key contributions included:
Establishing C-Mart, providing a marketplace for 28 SHGs, 7 farmers, and 6 FPOs.
Setting up Millet Processing Units, connecting 116+ farmers to markets.
Mobilizing 324+ women into the apparel sector for employment at Kondanar Garments Factory.
Conceptualizing and launching Incubation Hub Kondagaon (I²K) to foster an entrepreneurship ecosystem in Bastar, securing partnerships with IITs, IIMs, IIITs, and HeadStart.
Conducting career guidance sessions, job fairs, and Chief Minister visits, placing 1,221+ candidates in meaningful employment.
Earlier in my career, I served as Team Lead at Shiza Foundation, Raipur, overseeing skill training programs, job fairs, and government liaison activities. My role as Nutrition Officer at Nestlé India Pvt. Ltd. further strengthened my expertise in public health, supply chain management, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to a 246% growth in hospital supplies in less than two years.
My work has earned multiple awards and recognitions, including being a finalist for the PM Awards 2023 in the Holistic Development Category, recognition from NITI Aayog for the Sampoornata Abhiyan, and commendation by the Hon’ble CM and District Collector for skill development contributions.
With a commitment to impact-driven governance, entrepreneurial ecosystem building, and community development, I continue to drive innovative solutions that enhance livelihoods, education, health, and rural development.