Prince Ranjan
Agribusiness & Rural Development Professional
Khagaria
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Expert - Value Chain Development
PRADAN
09.2024 - Current
- Manage Farmer Producer Company (FPC) operations, and coordinate with team members for effective implementation of activities.
- Conduct training for farmers on crop planning, improved production practices, and sustainable agriculture.
- Support FPC in the aggregation and market linkage of millets and pulses.
- Facilitate field-level implementation and monitoring of the Walmart-supported project.
Relationship Officer FPO
AU Small Finance Bank
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated credit linkage for 50+ Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) under schemes such as Cash Credit (CC), Overdraft (OD), Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), and PMFME.
- Evaluated loan proposals by reviewing business plans, balance sheets, stock books, and financial records of FPCs.
- Supported the current account opening and ensured KYC compliance of the FPC Board of Directors (BOD).
- Conducted field visits to FPC offices for the verification of business operations and financial activities.
- Built strong relationships with FPC CEOs, BOD members, and stakeholders to facilitate financial services, and institutional strengthening.
CEO (chief executive officer)
Jhabua Kisan utpadak producer company limited
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Established a pulses processing unit under the GIZ project, supported by KVK Jhabua, using processing machinery developed by IIPR, Kanpur.
- Initiated a pulse production program in collaboration with KVK Jhabua to promote improved cultivation practices.
- Facilitated backward and forward market linkages for agricultural commodities.
- Organized farmer skill-training programs with NABARD (DDM), ATMA, KVK, TRI, and other institutions.
Cluster Head Coordinator
ISED SERVICES BHOPAL
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated the formation of three Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) under the NCDC and NABARD-supported CBO (Cluster-Based Business Organisation) program.
- Mobilized 300 farmers for each FPC across Dabra and Bhitarwar blocks, ensuring 30% participation of women farmers through village-level outreach and community engagement.
- Conducted extensive field visits and farmer meetings (1,000+ farmers reached) to identify and mobilize eligible members.
- Managed documentation and verification of farmer records, including Aadhaar, land details (Khasra number), and photographs for FPC membership.
- Facilitated the registration of FPCs under the Cooperative Act with the Cooperative Department, Gwalior.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Agribusiness Management
IGNOU
Bhagalpur03-2026
PGDTDM (Post Graduate diploma) - Tribal development management
NIRDPR
Hyderabad03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University
Dehradun, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Farmer Mobilization & Capacity Building
FPO / FPC Development and Management
Market Linkage & Value Chain Development
Crop Planning and Agricultural Advisory
Stakeholder Coordination (KVK, NABARD, ATMA, Govt Departments)
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Training and Facilitation Skills
Relationship Management
Time Management & Organizational Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Data Management & Documentation
Certification
Fundamental of agriculture extension. (04/2020 - 06/2020)
Interests
Working with farmers, Playing badminton, Cricket
Timeline
Expert - Value Chain Development
PRADAN
09.2024 - Current
Relationship Officer FPO
AU Small Finance Bank
07.2023 - 08.2024
CEO (chief executive officer)
Jhabua Kisan utpadak producer company limited
01.2023 - 06.2023
Cluster Head Coordinator
ISED SERVICES BHOPAL
05.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University
04.2001 -
PGDTDM (Post Graduate diploma) - Tribal development management
NIRDPR
Master of Business Administration - Agribusiness Management
IGNOU
ORGANIZATION
- PRADAN (MP) (09/2024 - Present)
- Expert - Value Chain Development
Relevant Information
Languages: Hindi (Fluent), English (Working Proficiency)
Field Experience: Extensive fieldwork experience with farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Stakeholder Coordination: Experience working with institutions such as KVK, NABARD, ATMA, and other government departments
Willing to Travel: Comfortable with field visits and working in rural areas
Hobbies: Playing badminton, which helps maintain fitness and teamwork spirit