narendra behera

Proprietor in partnership agriculture faming , DHAN Foundation, CYSD-MART,NABARD, -SHAKTI Organization, WOSCA-OXFAM INDIA,TATA STEEL & TATA STEEL FOUNDATION & Maa Farm House

Kendujhar, India

I have completed a Master of Social Work and am pursuing a PhD (final presentation stage). With 18 years of experience in the development and corporate sectors, I have worked extensively in the tribal districts of Keonjhar, Koraput, Rayagada, and Sundargarh. My expertise includes livelihoods, microfinance, capacity building, community rights advocacy, and enterprise promotion.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
Professional Experience:

I have completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) and am currently pursuing a Ph.D., with my research at the final presentation stage. I have over 18 years of professional experience in the development and corporate sectors, primarily in the tribal districts of Keonjhar, Koraput, Rayagada, and Sundargarh, Odisha. My expertise includes livelihood promotion, community institution building, microfinance, women empowerment, capacity building, advocacy on community rights, networking, liaison with government departments, organic farming, enterprise promotion, market research, product development, business strategy, sales and marketing, human resource management, and communication. I am also a Certified Master Trainer in Enterprise Promotion accredited by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

Professional Experience

DHAN Foundation
Community Banking Programme (Women SHG Federation)
Programme Assistant | December 2006 – June 2010 | Borigumma, Koraput

Promoted and strengthened Women Self-Help Group (SHG) Federations. Led a team of 10 field volunteers across 10 Gram Panchayats supporting over 120 SHGs. Conducted staff training and performance reviews while facilitating bank linkage, microfinance, business planning, micro-insurance, and annual budgeting for federations.

Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (CYSD-MART & ALCI-SPARDA)
Unit Manager | July 2011 – September 2014 | Rayagada and Keonjhar

Implemented capacity-building programmes for SHGs in forest areas. Promoted sustainable livelihoods through income-generating activities. Facilitated market linkages, credit mobilization, loan management, product processing, value addition, cluster-based marketing, and quality improvement for community enterprises.

Baitarani Women Farmers Producer Company (Supported by NABARD)
Chief Executive Officer | January 2015 – December 2016 | Keonjhar

Mobilized producer members, completed company registration, opened bank accounts, mobilized share capital, issued share certificates, prepared business plans, conducted entrepreneurship training, and established market linkages for producer members.

SHAKTI Organisation – ChildFund India
Livelihood Coordinator | January 2017 – June 2017

Enhanced employability opportunities for rural youth through skill development and enterprise promotion. Facilitated farm and non-farm livelihood options and ensured technical, financial, backward, and forward linkages for sustainable self-employment.

WOSCA – OXFAM India
District Programme Officer (Forest Rights Act, 2006)
July 2017 – June 2021 | Keonjhar

Strengthened Forest Rights Committees and facilitated implementation of Individual Forest Rights (IFR) and Community Forest Rights (CFR). Conducted capacity-building programmes for PRI members and Gram Sabhas, supported digital mapping and claim documentation, coordinated consultations with government departments and civil society organizations, promoted convergence with line departments, strengthened NGO-CBO networks for advocacy, supported state-level policy dialogue, and promoted Vana Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) for tribal livelihood enhancement.

Tata Steel & Tata Steel Foundation
Central Land Lease Team | July 2021 – Present

Supporting community development, stakeholder coordination, livelihood promotion, and sustainable development initiatives in mining-affected tribal areas. Responsibilities include liaison with government departments and local communities, implementation of social development programmes, strengthening community institutions, and promoting inclusive development through effective planning, coordination, and execution.

Education:

1. Board of Secondary Education (Matric) in 1995 at Aparti Charan High School, Ghanteswar ,Bhadrak
2. Council of Higher Secondary Education (Intermediate) in arts in 1997, Ghanteswar Mahavidyalay, Ghanteswar, Bhadrak.
3. B.COM in Bhadrak College,Bhadrak under Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, 2001.
4. Master in Social Work in Uktal University of Culture, Odisha 2011.
5. Pursuing PHD in Manasarovar Global University in Social Work. Topic on Evaluating the Causes of unwillingness among the tribal community towards promoting microenterprise.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Programme, Seminar, Conference & Training Attended

• Participated in the Policy Workshop on Microfinance for Tribal Context, organized by DHAN Foundation, Hyderabad (2008).

• Participated in the Mentor–Mentee Programme, facilitated by the HRD Department, DHAN Foundation, at Madurai and Visakhapatnam (2009).

• Participated in the Orientation Programme on Cluster Development, organized by CYSD–MART, Bhubaneswar (April 2012).

• Coordinated a four-day Documentary Videography Training Programme organized by ChildFund India, Rayagada (February 2017).

• Participated in the National Tribal Women Convention, organized by Oxfam India at IMAGE, Bhubaneswar (November 2017 and December 2019).

• Participated in an Exposure Visit on the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and Governance, organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Thane, Maharashtra (February 2019).

• Successfully completed a six-day Master Trainer Programme on Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP), jointly organized by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and TRIFED, Bhubaneswar (18–23 December 2020).

• Participated in and coordinated three Public Hearings and ten Gram Sabha meetings under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts with the support of Tata Steel and Tata Steel Foundation (2022–2024).

• Participated in a four-day Outdoor Leadership Development Camp at Tumung, Jamshedpur, organized by Tata Steel Foundation.

• Presented the paper "Empowering Tribal Communities through Micro-Enterprise: Strategies for Overcoming Unwillingness" at the 4th International Conference on Social Sciences, Education and Humanities (ICSSEH 2023), organized by Hislop College, Nagpur, India, on 25 April 2023.

• Presented the paper "Socio-Economic Dynamics in Tribal Regions: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Micro-Enterprise Development" at the 3rd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Science Studies (ICISS 2022), organized by Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, on 2 October 2022.

Research & Publications

• Published the research article, "Socio-Economic Status and Entrepreneurship Awareness among the Tribal Communities in Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu," in The Research Dialogue under the academic supervision of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Professor, Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Article Link: https://theresearchdialogue.com/wp-content/uploads/32.-Mr.-Narendra-Behera.pdf

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64880/theresearchdialogue.v5i2.32

Available for:

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Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

Oriya, Hindi & English

Nationality:

Indian

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