Chirag Bariya
Summary
Experienced professional with over 4.5 years in political consultancy, community development, grassroots project implementation, social enterprises, and stakeholder management. Expertise includes evaluating project proposals, formulating financial recommendations, and scrutinizing operational results for organizational growth. Skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, proficient in critical thinking to assist policymakers with comprehensive assessments of domestic politics, policy, economic stability, and social issues. Analytical capabilities extend to scrutinizing historical contexts, societal dynamics, decision-making processes, and ideologies relevant to clients' interests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Consultant (Manager)
Inclusive Minds (Mindshare United Foundation)
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
- Identified trends in Rajasthan politics, analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
- Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for client usage
- Worked on different verticals including Ground Intelligence, Political Intelligence (Retro), Communications and Campaigns.
Executive
PRADAN
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Led and implemented Tribal Assisted Development Project in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission Shahdol, Mother Teresa and Uday Laxmi Cluster Level Federation with a budget of INR 1.8 crore
- Promoted turmeric production and marketing in Jaisinghnagar with project support from Mahindra and Mahindra and Tribal Department, Madhya Pradesh with a Kharif turnover of IBR 10 lakh under company's act 2013 by establishing Women Social Enterprise Son Mahila Kisan Utpadak Producer Company with 250 shareholders and Producer Groups
- Trained 3000 SHG women in 55 villages around livelihood enhancement, regenerative farming, institution building, rights and entitlements, integrated natural resource management and government schemes implementation
- Strategized and implemented project deliverables of Axis Bank Foundation, SDTT, Mahindra and Mahindra, Axis Bank Capital Foundation in these 55 villages in collaboration with the team and stakeholders of SRLM, Narega Department and ASA.
Education
PG Diploma in Liberal Studies -
Ashoka University
12th (Science) -
Nalanda Academy, Kota
10th -
Modern School Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.Tech) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal07.2018
Skills
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Fellowships
Ideas fellowship at Laghsam, Ladakh (Aug 2022)
- Volunteered for 15 days to engage with Students at Chumathang village Senior School, Leh for a financial literacy module
Mother Teresa Fellowship (Jul 2020 – Dec 2021)
- Forged a better understanding of self and its correlation to my efforts in civil society. Young India Fellowship
Young India Fellowship (Jul 2018 – Jul 2019)
- Pursued PGD in Liberal Studies with a coursework of over 24 course
Awards
- Worked as the part of Spirit of Nehru for creating a positive environment for the boarders of the hall during 2018
- Actively participated in community building activities for achieving the Bagaria Cup during 2016
- Bagged the Young Blood Award for active participation in hall activities in sophomore year during 2015
- Received the NCC-B Certificate – for two years of service in NCC Bengal EME during 2015
Projects
Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Pariyojana - ELM: (October 2018 – May 2019)
• Identified opportunities and challenges in the upliftment of agricultural women in rural UP
• Conducted individual and focus group interviews with women of SHGs and non SHGS, interviewed 60+ women in Lucknow, Rae Bareli and Amethi
Optimizing Liver Transplantation System - M. Tech Project (Jul 2017 – Apr 2018)
• Proposed an algorithm to improve the existing less-efficient kidney transplantation system.
• Used Graph Generator to devise a method for cross-organ transplantation of kidney and liver donors.
Timeline
Political Consultant (Manager)
Inclusive Minds (Mindshare United Foundation)
10.2022 - 12.2023
Executive
PRADAN
07.2019 - 09.2022
PG Diploma in Liberal Studies -
Ashoka University
12th (Science) -
Nalanda Academy, Kota
10th -
Modern School Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.Tech) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
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