Experienced professional with extensive expertise in rural transformation, agribusiness development, and agri entrepreneurship incubation in North East India. I have been instrumental in forming and hand holding Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under government initiatives like the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project(World bank project). Skilled in managing teams of diverse professionals and overseeing incubation programs for tech-based and agri-allied enterprises, I specialize in value chain development, and capacity building.I have a strong track record in advisory services, particularly in the tea sector, focusing on improving cultivation practices, enhancing food safety, and quality control. With hands-on experience in organizing awareness programs, managing field operations, and facilitating strategic planning, I am committed to driving sustainable agricultural development and fostering innovation in the region.
- Advisory services on cultivation practices and manufacturing of tea. Assisted the R&D department in obtaining and analysis of data.
- Transfer of technology developed by Tea Research Association for the development of Assam Tea.
- Agricultural Demonstration, training, exposure visits, etc.
- Formation and handholding of Farmers' Interest Groups, Commodity Interest Groups & Women Food Security Groups. Prepare Strategic Extension Plan for short and medium term goals.
Responsible for Incubation of Agri & Allied Enterprises of North East India under (North East Rural Livelihood Project, World Bank Funded). Developing value chains of Piggery, King Chilly, Ginger in Nagaland, Tripura. Formation of FPOs and their capacity development. Technology identification for agro processing.