Sreekumar V. K.
Sreyas, TC 7/2749/1, Vallunni, Mavarthalakonam, Medical College P.O
Summary
Senior extension professional with over 32 years of experience in rubber plantation development and rural livelihoods. Expertise in sustainability-focused extension services and policy support, with a strong track record in World Bank-assisted programs and national schemes. Proven success in tribal development, skill training, and climate-resilient agriculture initiatives across Kerala and North-East India, including the KERA Project.Further objective in career is to leverage my skills and experience in a challenging role
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Development Officer
Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2024 - 2025
Conducted stakeholder consultations to ensure EUDR compliance for rubber sector.
Collaborated with NABARD, BLBC, and nationalized banks on credit-linked initiatives.
Participated in discussions regarding KERA projects focused on climate resilience and commercialization.
Central Public Information Officer – South Zone
Rubber Board,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2022 - 2025
Facilitated RTI application processing and coordinated information distribution
Assistant Development Officer
Rubber Board,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2016 - 2024
Spearheaded tribal development initiatives in Meghalaya, Kerala, and Wayanad, enabling establishment of Rubber Producers’ Societies, SHGs, and Tappers’ Groups
Junior Field Officer / Field Officer
Rubber Board,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
1993 - 2016
Executed training programs for trainers to improve farmer capabilities.
Implemented World Bank–assisted Rubber Development Schemes to promote sustainability.
Education
M.Sc. - Botany
University Of Kerala
01-1987
B.Sc. - Botany
University Of Kerala
01-1985
Skills
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Presentation delivery
- Public speaking
- Leadership abilities
- Technical proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- Excel expertise
- PowerPoint presentations
Certification
Extension Management – IARI, New Delhi
Advanced Extension Management – IIPM, Bengaluru
ICT Tools for Agriculture – ICRISAT, Hyderabad
FPO Development – SAMETI, Trivandrum
Certified Trainer – NSDC
Advanced Extension Management – IIPM, Bengaluru
ICT Tools for Agriculture – ICRISAT, Hyderabad
FPO Development – SAMETI, Trivandrum
Certified Trainer – NSDC
Personal Information
- English (fluent)
- Malayalam (native)
- Tamil and Hindi (conversational)
Reference
- Dr. T. Siju, Rubber Production Commissioner, Rubber Board, Kottayam, Kerala
- Sri. Sali N, Joint Rubber Production Commissioner, Rubber Board Zonal Office, Agartala
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
Timeline
Development Officer
Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2024 - 2025
Central Public Information Officer – South Zone
Rubber Board,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2022 - 2025
Assistant Development Officer
Rubber Board,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2016 - 2024
Junior Field Officer / Field Officer
Rubber Board,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
1993 - 2016
M.Sc. - Botany
University Of Kerala
B.Sc. - Botany
University Of Kerala