Nitin Agrawal
Panaji
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in Environment, Forest & Wildlife Clearance, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management skills. At STERLITE POWER, optimized clearance processes to achieve over 60% reduction in approval times while leading strategic environmental initiatives. Recognized for outstanding performance and leadership, with expertise in policy advocacy and cross-functional team coordination. Aiming to leverage these skills for impactful environmental solutions furthering organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President (Environment & Forest)
STERLITE POWER
Goa
04.2024 - Current
- Standardized and optimized the process of obtaining Environment, Forest & Wildlife clearances
- Generated cost savings minimized man-days engagement and lowered average approval timeline from 20-24 months to 6-12 months
- Developed escalation matrix for utilizing Government instrumentality and better Stakeholder engagement
- Developed environmental policies and goals by matching industry benchmarking and creating edge
- Involvement in getting the Technical Clearance, SANAD, Panchayat NOC, Health NOC, Forest NOC for development of the 400 kV Substation at Dharbandora, Goa
- Carried out Strategic Research projects including competitive benchmarking, feasibility studies and industry best practices for green clearances in Power sector
- Successfully advocated for amendments to the MoEFCC guidelines for transmission line projects, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient approval process
- Conducting Bio-diversity Impact Assessment and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment for under construction projects and to develop appropriate management plans to mitigate environmental risks
- Co-led the relocation of more than 100 trees falling under the transmission corridor using state-of-the-art tree translocation technology that led to preserving the ecology ensuring the continuity of local eco-system
- Regular follow-up with concern Nodal, PCCF, Principal Secretary and Regional MoEF for fast tracking the approval process
- Recognized by the CEO & MD for significant contribution towards improvement of Forest & Wildlife clearance process and successful ESG framework implementation
- Consistently received outstanding performance review; Recognized multiple times with Game Changer and Achiever Awards for professional excellence
Assistant Manager (Enablement)
Isolux Corsan India Ltd
Lucknow
12.2011 - 09.2014
- Obtaining Forest Clearance (FC)
- Preparation of Forest / Wildlife proposals, Online submission
- Regular follow-up with concern DFO, CF, Nodal, PCCF and Regional MoEF for fast tracking the approval process
- Closing any EDS (Essential Detail Sought) raised by Forest / Wildlife departments at an earliest
- Obtaining NOC of FRA from respective District Collectors
- Liasoning with forest department to provide adequate work front in forest area as per project requirement
- To ensure timely forest tree extraction to meet project timelines
- Stakeholder mapping and management
- Involved In Route Alignment Survey, Detailed Survey & Check Survey in 765 KV Transmission Line
- Involved in Foundation as well as Erection activity in 765 KV Transmissions Line
- Preparing Daily Progress Report, Weekly Progress Reporting, & monthly MIS reports
Assistant Manager (Projects)
RELIANCE POWER (JV of POWERGRID & RELIANCE POWER)
Sundernagar
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Project Management-
- Project Planning and scheduling of work at the site
- Ensuring work front readiness to the EPC team
- Laisoning with Govt
- Authorities like Forest/Wildlife, State Level Administration, Electricity Utility etc
- Field quality documentation & Implementation
- Implementation of statutory & Contractual terms and conditions
- Implementation of Safety rules & Regulations at Work Site
- Regular progress review meeting with contractors
- Report on Statutory compliance
- MOM held with contractors, Quality, and Safety performance reports
- Project Execution
- Supervision of works and execution as per drawings and adhering to quality and safety regulations
- Project monitoring and review reports
- Revised revetment proposals, Benching Proposals
- During working in Hilly terrain executed some of the toughest Span and River Crossings in Project
Field Engineer
JAYPEE GROUP (JV of POWERGRID & JAYPEE HYDRO)
Solan
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Handling the Foundation, Erection & Stringing in 400 KV Transmissions line work
- Maintaining Day to Day Progress Report w.r.t
- Daily work at site
- Preparing & timely completion of JMC’s, Checklist & proposals
- Coordinating with customers, ground engineers, supervisors and suppliers
- Monitored the Karcham Wangtoo – Abdullapur 400 KV Transmission line, JV of Power grid & Jaypee Power venture Ltd
Education
PGDBA - Finance
SCDL
Pune01.2012
B. Tech. - Electrical
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, U.P01.2007
XII -
U. P. Board
Allahabad01.2002
X -
U. P. Board
Allahabad01.2000
Skills
- Environment, Forest & Wildlife Clearance
- Process Improvement
- Policy Advocacy
- ESIA/BIA Preparation & implementation
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analytics & Insights
- Environmental Management
- Planning & Forecasting
- Vendor Management
- Statutory Compliances
- Budgeting & Costing
- Business strategy creation
- Policy compliance
- Risk management
- Business development
- Decision making & judgment
- Public speaking
- Issue resolution skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Effective relationship building
- Coordination of administrative activities
Timeline
Assistant Vice President (Environment & Forest)
STERLITE POWER
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager (Enablement)
Isolux Corsan India Ltd
12.2011 - 09.2014
Assistant Manager (Projects)
RELIANCE POWER (JV of POWERGRID & RELIANCE POWER)
08.2010 - 12.2011
Field Engineer
JAYPEE GROUP (JV of POWERGRID & JAYPEE HYDRO)
07.2007 - 08.2010
PGDBA - Finance
SCDL
B. Tech. - Electrical
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
XII -
U. P. Board
X -
U. P. Board
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