Debidas Chowdhury
Purulia, West Bengal
Summary
Dynamic rural development professional with extensive experience leading initiatives for the ISGPP and SRD Programme in the P&RD Department of the Government of West Bengal. Expertise in community engagement and strategic leadership has driven significant empowerment of Gram Panchayat institutions, underscoring a commitment to impactful governance and sustainable development. Proficient in data management and proposal development, consistently delivering results that enhance community welfare. Career aspirations include further advancing innovative solutions in rural governance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant District Coordinator
ISGPP, P&RD Department, Govt. of West Bengal
District
02.2022 - Current
- Strengthened Gram Panchayat institutions by implementing rural development initiatives.
- Enhanced the capacity of Gram Panchayat institutions through targeted rural development programs.
- Facilitated the empowerment of Gram Panchayat institutions by executing strategic rural development projects.
Participatory Planning and Governance Coordinator
ISGPP, P&RD Department, Govt. of West Bengal
District
12.2010 - 02.2021
- Guided Gram Panchayat through effective plan preparation, financial oversight, and resolution of institutional challenges.
- Facilitated Gram Panchayat in plan preparation, financial management, and addressing institutional issues.
Assistant Coordinator
SRD, P&RD Department, Govt. of West Bengal
District
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Facilitated Gram Panchayat and Gram Unnayan Samities in preparing need-based plans.
- Assisted Gram Panchayat and Gram Unnayan Samities in creating need-based plans.
Cluster Supervisior
NGO
District
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Supported ICDS centers in delivering immunization and nutrition programs to pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- Facilitated the provision of immunization and nutrition services at ICDS centers for pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Education
Master of Arts - Master in Environmental Studies
EIILM
EIILM University03-2013
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Netaji Subhash University
Kolkata06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - History
Raghunathpur College
University Of Burdwan05-2001
Skills
- Skill Building Programs
- Engage with Community Members
- User Research
- Motivational Communication
- Data Management Expertise
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Communicate With Funding Bodies
- Proposal Development
- Office Management
- Collaborative Team Development
- Strategic Leadership
Languages
Bengali
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Assistant District Coordinator
ISGPP, P&RD Department, Govt. of West Bengal
02.2022 - Current
Participatory Planning and Governance Coordinator
ISGPP, P&RD Department, Govt. of West Bengal
12.2010 - 02.2021
Assistant Coordinator
SRD, P&RD Department, Govt. of West Bengal
09.2007 - 12.2010
Cluster Supervisior
NGO
09.2004 - 09.2007
Master of Arts - Master in Environmental Studies
EIILM
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Netaji Subhash University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Raghunathpur College
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