KALPESH BAGAL
Ahmedabad
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Officer
ICICI Foundation
Ahmedabad
06.2022 - Current
- Enabled partnerships among agri-research institutions, SHGs, FPOs, and farming communities.
- Secured ₹2.63 Cr in direct profits through strategic market linkages.
- Provided seeds and bio-inputs to over 2,500 farmers to promote sustainable practices.
- Delivered training to more than 23,000 participants to enhance agricultural skills.
- Constructed 65 farm ponds and 360 percolation pits to improve water management.
- Set up five farm equipment banks and five cattle feed units for SHGs.
- Distributed equipment including 800 cattle feeders, 75 chaff cutters, and 300 sprayers.
- Promoted agroforestry and hydroponic fodder for climate-resilient agriculture.
Coordinators of Volunteer
Paani Foundation
Maharashtra
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Coordinated over 10,000 volunteers to support community initiatives.
- Trained 121 villagers, directly benefiting more than 2,000 farmers.
- Contributed to conservation of approximately 32.5 crore liters of water.
Education
MA - Social Work (Rural Development)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tuljapur05.2022
B.Sc. - Agriculture
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
Rahuri04.2019
Skills
- Project management
- Community engagement
- Sustainable practices
- Relationship management
- Community development
- Impact investing
- Social impact assessment
- Community outreach and engagement
Certifications And Awards
- Corporate Social Responsibility, HCL Foundation, 2023
- Master Resource Person, NIRDPR & YASHADA, 2020
- Jalmitra Award, Paani Foundation, 2018
Other Volunteering
- Gram Panchayat’s School Management Committee, Nimgul, 2021–22
- Jagriti Ambassador for Entrepreneurship, Pan India, 2021
- Indigenous Seed Program, CAU Manipur, 2021
Timeline
Development Officer
ICICI Foundation
06.2022 - Current
Coordinators of Volunteer
Paani Foundation
01.2017 - 06.2019
MA - Social Work (Rural Development)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
B.Sc. - Agriculture
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth