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Rashmi Saini

Agri Industry professional
Gurgaon,Haryana

Summary

Development professional with 10+ years of experience in agriculture policy, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. Skilled in driving sustainable agriculture, climate-smart initiatives, and value chain development. Experienced in building strong partnerships with government, industry, and civil society to support Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and promote inclusive, resilient agri-value chains. Strong background in research, advocacy, market analysis, and multi-stakeholder coordination for impactful, sustainable solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Associate

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII- FACE)
New Delhi
07.2017 - Current
  • Spearheaded the Business Support Unit for FPOs across nine states, supporting FPOs through capacity-building on climate-resilient agriculture, enhancing market linkages, strengthening post-harvest management, improving organizational governance, and enabling technology adoption.
  • Led the CII Capacity Building Initiative in Himachal Pradesh, focusing on climate-resilient apple value chains—managed field assessments, designed training programs, and coordinated stakeholder engagement.
  • Authored background papers and policy briefs advocating for sustainable agriculture, improved market access, and inclusive agri-value chains.
  • Conceptualized and executed the CII FPO Excellence Awards, engaging over 200 FPOs and ecosystem partners to promote best practices in sustainable and inclusive agri-business.
  • Conducted several studies, field assessments, and secondary research to analyse agri value chains and inform strategy development.
  • Conducted comprehensive market and value chain assessments in cold chain, marine, horticulture, and dairy sectors; contributed to the design of targeted interventions and business models.
  • Supported development of donor proposals, prepared progress reports, and facilitated partnerships with technical institutions and international collaborators.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for multi-stakeholder coordination—engaging with government agencies, private sector partners, and subject-matter experts to drive program outcomes.
  • Supported national-level policy dialogues, conferences, and roundtables with ministries, industry leaders, and NGOs on food systems, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), climate-resilient agriculture, and sustainability.

Assistant Manager

GLOBAL AGRI SYSTEM PRIVATE LTD
New Delhi
02.2015 - 06.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive value chain assessments, field research, and stakeholder mapping for projects supported by the institutes like World Bank, NHB, and MoFPI.
  • Led the impact evaluation of schemes under the NHB and Sugar Development Fund, conducting comprehensive field surveys, secondary research, and preparing detailed reports.
  • Contributed as part of the team conducting value chain assessments for horticulture commodities under the Maharashtra Agricultural Competitiveness Project (MACP).
  • Conducted an export potential study for mangoes targeting the Australian market, including analysis of market access requirements and supply chain readiness.
  • Assisted in the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Mega Food Parks and other infrastructure initiatives under Government of India schemes.
  • Supported the development of post-harvest standards and best practices for vegetables in Nepal as part of an international consulting engagement.
  • Was part of the Knowledge team for pilot food processing initiatives under NIFTEM, working in collaboration with academia and SMEs.
  • Prepared DPR for Mega Food Park at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu under Mega Food Park Scheme of MoFPI, subsequently a member of PMC

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agriculture

ICAR-NAARM
Hyderabad ,Telangana
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Man
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2008 - 01.2012

Skills

Timeline

Senior Associate

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII- FACE)
07.2017 - Current

Assistant Manager

GLOBAL AGRI SYSTEM PRIVATE LTD
02.2015 - 06.2017

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agriculture

ICAR-NAARM
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Man
04.2008 - 01.2012

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