S. SURESH
Directorate Of Animal Husbandry And Veterinary Services, 571 Anna Salai, Nanadam, Chennai
Summary
Experienced Assistant Director with a strong track record in seed certification, organic certification, seed production, soil health management, farming system management, fodder development, strategic planning, budget management, and team leadership.
Skilled in streamlining operations and bringing projects to completion on time and within budget. Demonstrated success in fostering high-performance teams through proactive communication and comprehensive training programs. Proven ability to make positive impacts on Sustainable Development Goals. Decisive planner with good communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director -Fodder Development
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary services, Government of Tamilnadu
Chennai
08.2024 - Current
- Unit officer for the State Fodder Development Schemes of the Government of Tamil Nada and the Government of India in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Chennai.
- Fodder development in district livestock farms, sheep farms, exotic cattle breeding stations, and fodder seed farms. Pasture land development, fodder seed production programs, and the Fodder Taskforce to address the fodder shortage.
- Implementation of state fodder development schemes like.
- Enhancing the fodder availability in the state through meikkal land development by engaging self-help groups contributes to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 1 (No Poverty), and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
- Augmentation of fodder production through intercropping in well-established plantations and orchards contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (No Hunger).
- The distribution of chaff cutters to small and marginal farmers fulfills SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (No Hunger).
- Augmentation of fodder production in farmers' lands under rainfed and irrigated conditions fulfills SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (No Hunger).
- Organizing training programs for officers and livestock farmers in fodder cultivation techniques, seed production techniques, silage making, alternate fodder resources, etc.
Asst. Director of Seed and Organic Certification
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Government of Tamilnadu
Thoothukudi
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Overall management of seed certification and organic certification activities in the district.
- Micro and macro-level planning for seed production and organic production.
- Training programs for farmers.
- System Administrator of the online seed production enforcement and certification system, called SPECS.
Asst. Director of Seed and Organic Certification
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Government of Tamilnadu
Tiruneveli
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Overall management of seed certification and organic certification activities in the district.
- Micro and macro-level planning for seed production and organic production.
- Training programs for farmers.
- System Administrator of the online seed production enforcement and certification system, called SPECS.
- The forest department awarded me for uplifting the tribal community called Kaanis by providing organic certification for 40 products.
Senior Agricultural Officer (Soil Testing Lab)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Tamilnadu
Tirunelveli
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Evaluated farmers' soil submissions for available nutrient status, and productivity enhancement.
- Directed initiatives for maintaining and enhancing district soil quality.
- Educated farmers about efficient fertilizer usage and management.
- Implemented the National Mission on Soil Health scheme.
- Optimal use of fertilizer and micronutrients.
- SDG 1 and SDG 2.
Agricultural Officer (Farm Management)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Tamilnadu
Tenkasi
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitoring and execution of coconut crossing programs like Tall x Dwarf, Dwarf x Tall, and distribution of quality coconut seedlings to the farmers.
- Overall management of farm activities.
- Policy making and new proposals for coconut hybrid seedling production.
Seed Certification Officer (Technical)
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Government of Tamilnadu
Tirunelveli
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Resolving all technical issues regarding the seed certification process.
- In charge of registration, field inspections, seed processing, issuing tags, etc.
- Planning and managing seed production programs.
- Organizing training sessions at various levels.
- Overall monitoring of seed certification officers.
- Monitoring and evaluation of breeder seeds.
- Macro and micro-level planning.
Seed Certification Officer
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
Nanguneri
01.2008 - 10.2012
- Monitoring and evaluation of seed standards of various crops, viz., cereals, millets, cotton, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Seed Processing Units.
- Seed testing
- Quality assurance certificates
- Trainer for seed certification procedures of various agricultural crops
Seed Certification Officer
Department of Seed Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
Kovilpatti
06.2005 - 12.2007
- Monitoring and evaluation of seed standards of various crops, viz., cereals, millets, cotton, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Seed Processing Units.
- Seed testing
- Quality assurance certificates
- Trainer for seed certification procedures of various agricultural crops
Seed Certification Officer –Technical Support
Department of Seed Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
Thanjavur
07.2003 - 05.2005
- Resolving all technical issues pertaining to the seed certification process.
- In charge of registration, field inspections, seed processing, issuing tags, etc
- Planning and managing seed production programs.
- Organizing training sessions at various levels.
- Overall monitoring of seed certification officers.
- Monitoring and evaluation of breeder seeds.
- Macro and micro-level planning.
Seed Certification Officer (Thanjavur Delta)
Department of Seed Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
Thanjavur
09.1996 - 06.2003
- Monitoring and evaluation of seed standards of various crops, like paddy, cotton, pulses, and oilseeds.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Seed Processing Units.
- Seed testing.
- Quality assurance certificates.
- Trainer for seed certification procedures of various agricultural crops.
Education
PGDHRM- Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi01.2001
DIM - General Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi01.2000
M.Sc (Agri) - Plant Breeding and Genetics
Kerala Agricultural University
Thrissur01.1997
B.Sc (Agri) - All aspects of agriculture
Tamilnadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore01.1993
Skills
- Seed Certification procedures-National and International
- Organic Certification Procedures
- Soil quality assessment
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Intercropping techniques
- Farmer education
- Budget management
- Strategic projects
- Financial management
- Financial administration
- Media relations
- Industry partnerships
- Team operations
- Corporate governance
- Budgeting expertise
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Policy administration
- Seed testing procedures
- Seed production Techniques
- Crop production Techniques
- Post Harvest technology
- Agriculture Extension Methods
- Monitoring and Evaluation Techniques
- Training Methodologies
- Project Management
- Personal Management
- Software and Language Localization
- Fodder development
Research Papers
- Performance of Fodder Bajra (Pennisetum americanum(L) K. Schum) under Kerala conditions., Suresh S, Sumabai D I, Proceedings of the ninth Kerala Science Congress, 01/01/97, Thiruvananthapuram, pp 189
- Genetic Variability in Fodder Bajra (Pennisetum americanum(L) K. Shum), Suresh S, Sumabai D I, Forage Research, 01/01/98, 24, 3, 175-176
- Fodder Production Potential of Multicut Bajra (Pennisetum americanum (L.) K. Sehum) under Kerala Conditions., Sumabai D I, Suresh S, Madras Agricultural Journal, 01/01/99, 86, 1-3, 160-161
Personal Information
- Age: 52 years 10 months
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Home town: Nagercoil
- Permanent Address: 125 Rojavana Street, Thirumalnagar, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu 627007
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
- Awarded 25 years of unblemished service in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Tamil Nada
- Awarded by the Forest Department of Tamil Nada for my esteemed contribution toward Mylar Kanikudiyiruppu Organic Certification and Biodiversity Conservation in the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Certification
- Improving e-governance in agriculture, December 2, 2019, to December 6, 2019, conducted by MANAGE, Hyderabad, India
- Quality Seed Production of Cereals, January 16, 2023 - January 20, 2023, conducted by NSRTC Seed Research and Training Centre, Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, DAC and FW, Varanasi, India
- Advancements in Fodder Management in India, 26.08.2024–30.08.2024, conducted by CEAH Bengaluru at HAU, Hissar, India
- Latest Innovative Technologies in Fodder Development, 22.12025-24.01.2025, conducted by Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director -Fodder Development
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary services, Government of Tamilnadu
08.2024 - Current
Asst. Director of Seed and Organic Certification
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Government of Tamilnadu
04.2022 - 07.2024
Asst. Director of Seed and Organic Certification
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Government of Tamilnadu
01.2019 - 04.2022
Senior Agricultural Officer (Soil Testing Lab)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Tamilnadu
07.2017 - 01.2019
Agricultural Officer (Farm Management)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Tamilnadu
07.2016 - 06.2017
Seed Certification Officer (Technical)
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Government of Tamilnadu
10.2012 - 06.2016
Seed Certification Officer
Department of Seed Certification and Organic Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
01.2008 - 10.2012
Seed Certification Officer
Department of Seed Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
06.2005 - 12.2007
Seed Certification Officer –Technical Support
Department of Seed Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
07.2003 - 05.2005
Seed Certification Officer (Thanjavur Delta)
Department of Seed Certification, Govt. of Tamilnadu
09.1996 - 06.2003
PGDHRM- Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
DIM - General Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
M.Sc (Agri) - Plant Breeding and Genetics
Kerala Agricultural University
B.Sc (Agri) - All aspects of agriculture
Tamilnadu Agricultural University
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