Careers
1983 - 2017
Chief General Manager (CGM)
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
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Led scoping initiatives for Farmers' Producer Organizations (FPOs) & NGOs.
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Spearheaded watershed development and tribal development projects, transforming rural landscapes.
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Assisted FPOs & NGOs in content writing and project proposal preparation.
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Conducted rigorous project monitoring, economic analysis, and impact evaluations.
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Identified CSR partners from corporate sectors, co-funding large-scale development projects.
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Designed projects related to Watershed Development & Tribal Development.
1992 - 1998
Faculty
Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow
(Deputation from NABARD)
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Trained FPO & NGO personnel from various states in project identification and implementation.
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Conducted training for FPOs & NGOs in business plan preparation.
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Conducted Training Needs Assessment of FPOs & NGO personnel, facilitating skill development.
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Prepared case studies showcasing successful development initiatives.
1982 - 1983
Banking Officer
Reserve Bank of India
1980 - 1982
Agricultural Extension Officer
Canara Bank, Panamaram Branch, Kerala
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Assisted farmers in project preparation, fostering income-generating activities.
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Identified suitable income-generating activities for Self-Help Group (SHG) women.
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Aided the bank in the recovery of loans, ensuring financial sustainability.