Minal Bane

Presently working at the Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – SPMU, Revamped Rastriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan as Divisional Coordinator since March 2022.

Work Profile:

a) Co-ordination with Panchayati Raj Mantralay, Govt. of India, SPMU, Pune, Divisional commission offices and Zilla Parishad for effective implementation of EST-15 desk and Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.

b) Plan, guide, and supervise RGSA interventions related to social aspects, and also ensure compliance with the Annual Action Plan Framework.

c) Worked as State level Master trainer for GPDP, BPDP, DPDP and PESA Act. Assess training needs at the District and Block level and develop awareness and communication strategy.

d) Monitor the physical and financial achievements as per the M & E plan, and assist in enhancing positive impacts.

e) Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Secretary from time to time.

Worked at Zilla Parishad Thane, Rastriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, as District PESA Coordinator.

Work Profile:

a) Coordination with district and block-level government officers for effective implementation of the PESA Act and effective empowerment of Gram Sabhas.

b) To coordinate between the Block PESA coordinator and the Gram Sabha Mobiliser for the implementation of the PESA Act.

c) To organize a training program for Block PESA coordinators and gram sabha mobilizers for capacity building.

d) Supporting the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer to conduct strategic leadership, effective management, and reporting for the planning, and to coordinate the various issues from different departments.

e) To work under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer for administrative work.

Worked at the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission as District Manager – Zilla Parishad Thane

Work Profile:

a) Engaged by the MSRLM to based on the requirement would provided necessary thematic support. Collaborated extensively with the District Administration and the DMMU.

b) Preparation of annual action plan of the district based on the Mission's objectives and ensures timely implementation of the same.

c) Ensuring implementation of all programmes, financial and administrative guidelines at concerned district and blocks.

d) Conducting periodic reviews of Mission's progress and submit timely reports to SMMU.

e) Organizing and assisting various capacity building programs as well as other related activities for district, block level staff members and other key stake holders

f) Establishing strong linkages with govt. offices of the District, line development departments, District Resource Agencies, private sector players, bankers and eminent public representatives or garnering required support for the Mission.

g) Monitoring and supervising flow of Community investment Funds (CIF)

h) Documenting Mission learning, disseminating information to all relevant stake holders at the district level.

i) Extending handholding and ensuring thematic support to BMMUs from time to time.

j) Facilitating identification of livelihood sub sectors, coordinating for value chain analytical studies to promote producer organizations.

k) Coordinating skill development training among the rural youth.

Worked in Mahila Aarthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) - Mumbai as Assistant District Coordinate Officer (ADCO)

a) Formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs) of women of minority community .

b) Involved in Monitoring & Development of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Minority women development Scheme & building their Organisations.

c) Arranging & implementing various Training Programs for improving the livelihood, capacity building & strengthening the women welfare.

d) Conversion with Govt. & Non Govt. Organisations for improvising the undertaken scheme.

e) Participated in training of ”Women & Child Development of Minority Community” at YASHADA, Pune.

Worked in DRDA - Thane as Assistant Project Officer & Also handled additional responsibility as District Program Officer (DPM), in “Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission”(MSRLM), District – Thane

Work Profile:

a) Implemented and monitored rural development projects under DRDA-Thane, Zilla Parishad.

b) Developed and strengthened around 11,500 SHGs for BPL families under the SGSY scheme.

c) Coordinated with training institutes, government officers, bankers, and NGOs for capacity building, loans, and program support.

d) Organized workshops, training programs, and sales exhibitions like "Mahalaxmi Saras" and "Konkan Saras."

d) Served as Zonal Officer for three blocks and participated in key training programs at NSRLM and YASHADA.

Worked as a Block Program Officer in (Bhartiya Agro Industries Foundation) BAIF-MITTRA

Work Profile:

a) Handling micro level survey of self help group.

b) Documentation of various activities of the SHG and federation.

c) Training and co-ordination of (under Swayamsidha project):

I. Health Training

II. Self Help Group IGA.

III. SHG record maintenance and audit.

IV. Personality development and motivation of SHG members.

d) Implementation and co-ordination of cultural programs regarding mal-nutrition and superstitions.

e) Day to day licensing with Bank for financial matters of SHG & Federation.

f) Worked under Adivasi Development Program In Maharashtra (ADPM).

Co-ordination of work in Thane & Nasik District for Women Development

Worked as a Counselor in Family and planning association of India (F.P.A.I.), Mumbai & Thane.

From Year 2004 to Year 2005.

Work Profile:

Worked as a Counselor under HIV-AIDS awareness Project.