Aslam Palani
Development Professional
Okha Port
Summary
Development professional with 8+ years of experience in livelihood promotion, rural enterprise development, and program management across Gujarat.
Reliable in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Thematic Lead – Livelihoods (Program Coordinator)
Sahjeevan
Bhuj, Gujarat
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Led initiatives to revive indigenous wool value chain, focusing on strengthening primary processing and expanding market opportunities for pastoral communities.
- Designed program frameworks, including SOPs and DPR, to enhance supply chain systems and establish a Common Facility Centre.
- Built partnerships with government institutions, community organizations, and private stakeholders to support livelihood interventions.
- Introduced machine shearing practices in Kutch and Surendranagar to enhance wool processing efficiency.
- Led fundraising efforts and mobilized resources to support livelihood interventions.
- Coordinated planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihood programs across field teams.
Project Lead – BADRI
Sarjan Foundation
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed residential learning centre for underprivileged children, enhancing holistic education and life skills development.
- Led a team of 15–20 members, overseeing program planning, operations, and coordination.
- Developed systems and processes to ensure structured program management and effective service delivery.
- Organized workshops, training sessions, and events, fostering learning and development initiatives for children.
- Mentored 100+ children, supporting their academic growth and skill development.
Project Coordinator
Deepak Foundation
Vadodara, Gujarat
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Coordinated CSR initiatives Sarthak and Vikas to enhance youth skill development and empower women.
- Mobilized 90+ beneficiaries and conducted 30+ wellness and awareness sessions.
- Facilitated formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and led community engagement activities to strengthen local support networks.
- Developed a three-year implementation plan for CSR projects to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution.
- Supported recruitment and training of staff for program implementation.
Young Professional
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Khambha, Amreli, Gujarat
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Implemented the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Program (SVEP) under the NRLM framework.
- Developed 100+ microenterprise business plans for rural entrepreneurs.
- Supported entrepreneurs in preparing growth plans and strengthening business operations.
- Screened and analyzed the performance of rural enterprises to identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions for NRLM community institutions (CBOs) to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Supported entrepreneurs in developing growth plans and optimizing business operations.
Education
PGDM - Development Studies
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Gandhinagar01-2017
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Saurashtra University
Rajkot 04.2001 -
Skills
Livelihood & Enterprise Development – Value Chain Development Microenterprise Promotion Business Planning
Program Strategy & Management – Program Design Implementation Planning Monitoring & Evaluation
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement – Government Liaison Sectoral Partners Community Institutions
Fundraising– Proposal Development Financial Management
Strategic Tools & Frameworks – Logframe Theory of Change PRA Enterprise Analysis SROI Business Model Canvas Business Plan Development
Soft Skills – Effective Communication, Adaptability
Certification
Certified Course – CSR & Impact Assessment | Sambodhi Research / Education Nest | 2024
Interests
Poetry Cooking
Timeline
Thematic Lead – Livelihoods (Program Coordinator)
Sahjeevan
03.2023 - 07.2025
Project Lead – BADRI
Sarjan Foundation
02.2019 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator
Deepak Foundation
08.2018 - 10.2018
Young Professional
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
05.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Saurashtra University
04.2001 -
PGDM - Development Studies
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India