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Pradeep Kumar
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Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in rural development, notably at Tata Steel Foundation, where I led impactful agricultural initiatives. Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement, I excel in fostering community empowerment and enhancing livelihoods through sustainable practices. A strong communicator and effective leader, I thrive in collaborative environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Agriculture
Tata Steel Foundation
Jamshedpur
04.2022 - Current
- Leading agricultural development initiatives to enhance rural livelihoods.
- Designing and implementing sustainable farming programs aligned with community needs.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen agricultural value chains.
Executive
Tata Steel Rural Development Society
Jamshedpur
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Directed rural development projects focusing on infrastructure and community empowerment.
- Supported initiatives to improve education, health, and livelihood opportunities.
Area Planning Expert
Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand
Giridih & West Singhbhum
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Delivered technical expertise in rural planning while collaborating with government stakeholders.
- Implemented an aspirational government scheme in selected panchayats to enhance community development.
- Guided policy implementation and strengthened capacity for community institutions.
Executive – Program
PRADAN
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed rural development programs with emphasis on agriculture and allied sectors.
- Facilitated community mobilization and institution building.
Development Apprentice
PRADAN
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Supported grassroots development projects to enhance community resources.
- Participated in rural community engagement and project execution to foster local development.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
BIT Sindri
Dhanbād06-2008
Higher Secondary (10+2) -
D.A.V Public School
Ranchi03-2003
Secondary (10th) -
D.A.V Public School
Ranchi03-2001
Skills
- Sustainable agriculture
- Crop management
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership development
- Budget management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Leadership
- Stakeholder collaboration
Accomplishments
- Anchored NABARD WADI Project and developed and implemented 500+ acre orchard plantation in West Singhbhum
- Achieved 90% survival rate of orchard plantations.
- Ensured livelihood support for 11,000 farmers.
- Organic Farming, Anchored organic farming initiatives at team level.
- National Rurban Mission led Rurban District forums; received Best Performance Award.
- Won Impact Award for introducing oyster mushroom livelihood linked to mid-day meals.
- Implemented multiple aspirational government projects through convergence.
- Prepared Integrated Cluster Action Plans and DPRs of NRuM
- JTDS Project, Designed and executed project plans, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
- HDFC Watershed Project coordinated and managed sucessfully
- Prepared DPRs of NABARD and completed CBP phase on time.
- Completed CBP phase of Dangdung NABARD watershed project.
- Supported DPR preparation and successful completion of NABARD Kuiyani watershed project.
Key Experience
- Social Mobilization: Formed and strengthened women’s SHGs among tribal communities; streamlined Gram Sabha governance.
- Livelihood Development: Promoted agriculture, mushroom cultivation, lac, tasar, MFP, and floriculture for income generation.
- Watershed Management: Planned and monitored land & water structures using PRA tools.
- Project Implementation: Managed JTDS Programme, RURBAN Mission, NABARD WADI, NABARD Watershed, HDFC Project, SDTT, SGSY, CFT (MGNREGA), DWSC.
- Capacity Building: Trained government functionaries, SHGs, CSPs, and CRPs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaised with agencies like NABARD, JSLPS, Agriculture Dept., banks, and skill development agencies.
- Representation & Collaboration: Represented organizations in forums/events; mentored team members.
- Documentation: Compiled project data, designed modules, prepared DPRs and completion reports.
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the above information given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and understanding.
Timeline
Manager – Agriculture
Tata Steel Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Executive
Tata Steel Rural Development Society
01.2020 - 03.2022
Area Planning Expert
Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand
09.2016 - 02.2020
Executive – Program
PRADAN
07.2012 - 01.2016
Development Apprentice
PRADAN
06.2011 - 06.2012
B.Tech - Information Technology
BIT Sindri
Higher Secondary (10+2) -
D.A.V Public School
Secondary (10th) -
D.A.V Public School