JANARDHAN H S

Consultant Development officer

ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth

Belgaum and Mysore

06.2022 - Current

Spearheaded the Rural Livelihood program in Belgaum and Mysore District, focusing on: Forest and ecology, Agriculture and allied sectors, Health and Nutrition, Environmental Planning, Water conservation programs.
Partnered with the State Forest Department to mitigate Human-Animal Conflicts in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves.
Successfully uprooted 300 hectares of invasive weeds such as Senna spectabilis and Lantana camara for grassland development.
Pioneering PPP Initiative: Collaborated with M&M Eco Fuels Company to design and implement a groundbreaking Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, tackling invasive weed issues in forests and promoting sustainable forest management practices.
Executed water conservation initiatives, including the design of an Integrated Watershed Development Plan for Gundlupet taluk and the construction of check dams outside the Bandipur Tiger Reserve forest periphery.
Equipped the forest department with cutting-edge GSM cameras, bolstering forest protection and surveillance efforts.
Initiated Sustainable Agriculture Projects: Designed and implemented innovative projects, including agroforestry and micro-sprinkler facilities, to enhance livelihoods and promote environmentally sustainable agricultural practices among farmers in forest fringe villages.
Tribal Youth Empowerment Program: Designed and executed a 4-wheeler driving training program for 29 tribal youths from HD Kote and Hunsur taluk, enhancing their employability and livelihood prospects. The trained youths earned up to ₹20,000 per month through this initiative. The program contributed to the growth and development of the tribal community, promoting inclusive growth and development. Participants reported improved social recognition within their community.
Executed Sanitation and Rainwater Harvesting Projects in Gundlupet, HD Kote, and Hunsur taluks of Karnataka.
Developed and implemented comprehensive nutritional and livelihood plans, coupled with skill training initiatives, for tribal communities (PVGTs) and youths near Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserve Forests.
Directed program success by developing and executing operational plans, project proposals, and training materials, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to oversee Management Information Systems (MIS) and documentation.

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