Nupur Rai
Varanasi
Summary
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- Environmental science professional with 4.5 years of experience in managing environmental projects. Proven ability to collaborate with government agencies and NGOs to advance climate action initiatives at regional and district levels. Committed to enhancing climate resilience and promoting public environmental awareness. Recognized for strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Research Fellow
Kashi Forest, Ramnagar
Chandauli
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Posted by the Directorate of Environment, Lucknow to support the District Environment Committee under the District Magistrate, Chandauli
- Contributed to environmental documentation, monitoring, and awareness outreach
- Organized District Environment Committee meetings and engaged with stakeholders.
Research Fellow
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Served under the District Environmental Committee (Climate Change Authority)
- Contributed to climate-focused projects and workshop organization (e.g., National Climate Conclave 2023, RACE 3.0 – Plastic Free Ayodhya, SAPCC Workshops, Workshop on Airshed Approach, and Regional Cooperation for Air Quality Management in the Indo-Gangetic Plain)
- Participated in expert consultation on Draft SOP for Climate Smart Village in Uttar Pradesh
- Supported SOPs for Wetland Rejuvenation (Amrit Sarovar) and Climate Smart Gram Panchayats
- Coordinated with RMI India during National Climate Conclave 2023 on Green Hydrogen
- Contributed to a key report: Wastewater Reuse & Reutilization – Policy Recommendations.
Project Assistant, Chemist
CSIR-NEERI
Nagpur
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed UP Jal Nigam laboratories for chemical and bacteriological testing of drinking water across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Carried out physical and chemical analysis as per BIS standards
- Participated in NABL accreditation processes under ISO/IEC-17025:2017 guidelines.
CSIR-CIMFR
Dhanbad
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted groundwater quality analysis involving heavy metals, ions, and physical parameters
- Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Disclaimer
- I hereby declare that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge
- I pledge to contribute sincerely and ethically to the organization I work with.
Intern
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd
Rudrapur
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Observed wastewater treatment and reuse processes
- Dissertation
Education
B.Ed -
Purvanchal University
Jaunpur06-2022
M.Sc. - Environmental Sciences
I.E.S.D
Varanasi06-2017
B.Sc. - Zoology, Biotechnology
Agrasen Kanya PG College
Varanasi06-2013
Skills
- Water quality management
- Plastic waste management
- Groundwater sampling
- Environmental awareness
- Climate change analysis
- Drinking water analysis
- Environmental education
- Standard operating procedures development
- Social media engagement
- Community volunteering
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking skills
- NABL and BIS standards compliance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Documentation and reporting
- Spectrophotometry techniques
- Climate smart initiatives
- Project coordination strategies
- Policy drafting expertise
- Workshop facilitation skills
- Administrative coordination
Accomplishments
- Framework & SOP for Development of Climate Smart Gram Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh – December 19, 2024
- Circular Economy and Waste Management: Advancing Sustainability Through Integration and Innovation – Springer Nature
Certification
- PGDEOH, IGNOU Delhi (Persuing)
- PGELP-NLU DELHI (2023)
- UGC-NET Qualified (Environmental Sciences, 2021)
- Water Quality Trainer – INREM Foundation
- WWF & NLU Delhi – Climate Workshop Certification
- Certified – CSIR-NEERI & CSIR-CIMFR
- Certified – Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
Interests
- Volunteer Experience
- UNV Online Volunteer – May–June 2018 Participated in World Environment Day 2018 campaign titled “Beat Plastic Pollution” in Varanasi, conducted awareness campaigns with a three-member team.
- United Nations Volunteers – March 2020, August 2020 Contributed to the V-Force Volunteer INDIA initiative promoting volunteerism and supporting COVID-19 response efforts.
- UNV India – March 2021 Served as a V-Force Volunteer for the International Women’s Day 2021 campaign.
Trainings
- Trainer certification in water quality management – INREM Foundation
- Water Quality Management – INREM Foundation
- Drinking Water Analysis – UP Jal Nigam Lab
- Rejuvenating Our Lakes – CSE-NMCG
- Water Safety Plan – CSIR-NEERI
- Soil Profiling Field Training – IESD BHU
- Industrial Visits: STP Varanasi, Bajaj Auto Rudrapur
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I pledge to contribute sincerely and ethically to the organization I work with.
Timeline
Junior Research Fellow
Kashi Forest, Ramnagar
08.2024 - 02.2025
Research Fellow
Uttar Pradesh
11.2022 - 08.2024
Project Assistant, Chemist
CSIR-NEERI
03.2019 - 09.2021
CSIR-CIMFR
01.2017 - 06.2017
Intern
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2016
B.Ed -
Purvanchal University
M.Sc. - Environmental Sciences
I.E.S.D
B.Sc. - Zoology, Biotechnology
Agrasen Kanya PG College
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