Vivekanand Dasgupta

New Delhi, DL, 110070 | +919818116881

[email protected]

Professional Summary
Visionary and outcome-focused professional with an impressive 21-year tenure in Development Consulting and
Social Advisory. A seasoned expert, I have cultivated proficiency across diverse domains, including Strategy,
Leadership, Socio-Economic Policy Research, Government Consulting, Not-for-Profit, ESG, CSR, Fundraising,
Program Operations & Management, Business Development, and more. My passion lies in instigating positive
change through comprehensive initiatives spanning Rural and Urban Livelihood, Poverty Alleviation, Water,
Health, and Sanitation, RMCH++, Education, Agriculture, Women and Youth Empowerment, Gender Equity,
Digital and e-Governance, Political Analysis, and Climate and Disaster Management.
Throughout my distinguished career, I have fostered significant collaborations with esteemed entities,
including the Government of India, State Governments, World Bank, ADB, FCDO, UN agencies, International
Donor agencies, Corporate Foundations, International NGOs, and apex Research Institutions. Harnessing
strategic insight and demonstrating proficiency in devising and executing impactful strategies, I have not only
elevated organizational effectiveness but also made substantial contributions to global social and economic
development.
As a dynamic leader, I bring a unique blend of innovation and insight, ensuring the successful execution of
complex projects and the attainment of sustainable results. With a keen focus on driving positive societal
impact, I thrive on challenges and am dedicated to steering organizations towards new heights of success and
influence.

Professional Accolades
• Executed over 120 extensive M&E projects, 10 Technical assistance assignments, and more than
twenty PMC assignments, covering various aspects of development research and consulting.
• Managed the end-to-end project lifecycle independently for over 130 Social & Development
Consulting and Research projects.
• Successfully generated more than INR 10 crore in revenue for development consulting in consecutive
quarters at previous organizations.
• Established partnerships with over one hundred international consulting organizations worldwide.
• Developed a business development and fundraising strategy for the organization and forged
sustainable partnerships.
• Served as an Advisor and Consultant to various Central Government Ministries, collaborating with
World Bank, ADB, and UN affiliate bodies.

Professional and Academics

M Phil Economics
Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)

BA (Hons) in Economics with Mathematics & Statistics

Banaras Hindu University
Management & Technical Skills
Management Skills: Leadership and Strategic Direction, Implementation of Programs and Projects, Monitoring
Evaluation, Learning, and Measurement (MEL), Operational Oversight, Entrepreneurial Initiatives, Corporate
Planning, Innovative Sales Strategy Development, Team Cultivation, Advancing Business Development,
Resource Allocation and Financial Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance of Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs), Diligent Due Diligence, Capacity Enhancement, Fundraising and Partnership Initiatives,
Crafting Proposals and Concept Notes, Policy Formulation, Socio-Economic Research, Analysis of Data and
Report Writing, Comprehensive Market Research, Insightful Political Analysis.
Technical Skills: SPSS, STATA, ATLAS, NVivo, Arc GIS, MS-Office (Word, Excel Power Point, Access, Visio), SAS,
SAP, Oracle, DBMS, Bloomberg, Factiva

Academic Journals & Research Papers

• Indian Economy: An Insight for 2025
• Rural Economic Development: Resurgence & MGNREGA
• Adolescent Female Health and Hygiene: Issues and Challenges
• India’s Cyber Security. Data Breach and Privacy concern
Licenses & Certifications
• Completed an Advanced Certification in Gender Action Plan accredited by the Asian Development
Bank.
• Achieved certification in Environment & Socio Framework (ESMF) on IBRD & International Practices
from the World Bank.
• Attained certification in Monitoring and Evaluation Framework from the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP).
• Successfully completed certification in Advanced Data Analytics offered by the UNDP.

Association with Apex Organizations

• Served as an Advisor to NSSO for the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation,
Government of India.
• Functioned as a National Consultant Jury member for the National eGovernance Awards & PM
Awards for Public Service Excellence, representing the Department of Administrative Reforms and
Personal Grievances (DAR&PG), Government of India.
• Held the position of Senior Consultant at the National Council of Applied Economic Research.
• Functioned as a Senior Consultant at the Agricultural Finance Corporation.
• Contributed as a Senior Consultant at the Institute of Economic Growth.
• Worked as a Consultant on Economic and South Asian Policy Research for UNDP.
• Held the role of Adjunct Faculty and Consulting Advisor at the National Institute of Public Finance
and Policy.
• Served as a Senior Consultant at the Management Development Institute.
• Functioned as an Executive Member of the Economic and Social Research Council (ECOSOC)
• Professional Membership with IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
• Professional Membership with the Federation of Indian Real Estate Industry.
Professional Experience:
Director, Process, Documentation, Strategy and Partnership Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
BJS & SM Foundation/ Ministry of Jal Shakti Govt of India
Responsible for crafting organizational growth strategies, designing processes and Standard Operating
Procedures (SoPs), establishing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks for the Project Mission 100
WSD (Water Sufficient Districts), project design, business planning, fostering collaborations and partnerships,
overseeing international partnerships, executing and implementing projects, monitoring ongoing initiatives,
report writing, conducting data analysis, and maintaining effective communication with clients.

Business Head cum Portfolio Director (Government & Social Advisory) Dec 2020 - Aug 2022
Mott MacDonald Pvt Ltd South Asia
Led the comprehensive strategic management of the Government & Social portfolio, orchestrating initiatives
to drive business growth and revenue creation. Spearheaded project design, business planning, and
cultivated collaborations and partnerships, strategically positioning the portfolio for success. Navigated
international partnerships and excelled in counterpart creation and retention, carving out new business
avenues and effectively managing bid processes.
Led various initiatives as the Project Director, managing the complete project lifecycle, which involved CSR
formulation and strategy, corporate CSR initiatives, and government-funded assignments. Displayed
proficiency in resource planning, strategic administrative and tactical decision-making within the Consulting
and Research Division. Demonstrated skills in preparing detailed bid proposals and devising business
strategies, ensuring the smooth execution and implementation of projects.
Took on the responsibility of monitoring ongoing projects, conducting comprehensive report writing, and
employing data analysis techniques. Maintained crucial liaison with clients, fostering strong relationships
built on trust and collaboration. Overall, played a pivotal role in shaping and executing business strategies for
impactful outcomes.
Team Leader & Institutional Development and Budget Specialist July 2020 - Nov 2020
World Bank/WAPCOS
Oversaw Project and Deliverable Management, establishing a direct interface with the client, and leading a
team of experts. Designed the DLI evaluation framework, conducted economic feasibility indexing, and
performed comprehensive Social and Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis for the project. Executed cost-benefit
analyses for associated projects of HPRIDC, conducted performance audits, examined DLRs (Detailed Project
Reports), verified R&R (Resettlement and Rehabilitation) plans, and audited components of HPRIDC Roads
construction, including the land acquisition plan and GRC (Goods Receipt Challan).
Coordinated with diverse project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Played
a key role in the report drafting process, including intermittent and final reports, contributing to the
successful execution and evaluation of the project.

Team Leader cum Monitoring and Evaluation Expert May 2019 – June 2020
Independent Consultant
Led and executed projects, including the formulation of Project Implementation Plans. Designed Monitoring
and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, devised sampling methods and survey instruments, and constructed
questionnaires. Supervised operational and administrative responsibilities, conducted secondary research,
and adeptly managed various stakeholders. Strategized budget plans and resource allocation fostered
effective communication with government authorities and counterparts. Compiled detailed project reports,
conducted data analysis, and delivered insightful presentations to communicate findings effectively.
Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Jan 2019 – April 2019
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) India
Designed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework, assessed the design, oversaw field monitoring
activities, drafted reports, conducted data analysis, and maintained communication with government
officials at the outset.

Team Leader cum Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Oct 2018 – Dec 2018
Independent Consultant
Led comprehensive project management and execution, developing detailed Project Implementation Plans.
Designed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, crafted sampling methodologies, and created
survey tools and questionnaires. Managed operational and administrative tasks, conducted thorough
secondary research, and effectively engaged with stakeholders. Orchestrated budget planning and resource
allocation, establishing crucial liaisons with government entities and counterparts. Produced detailed project
reports, conducted in-depth data analysis, and presented findings through comprehensive report
presentations.
Project Head Consulting Jan 2018 – Sep 2018
Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals & INDIGRAM Consulting Pvt Ltd
Oversaw the Research and Consulting sector, serving as the project leader for multilateral agencies, corporate
CSR initiatives, and government-funded assignments. Made administrative and tactical decisions for the
Consulting and Research Division, prepared technical and financial proposals, and played a key role in
formulating business strategies. Cultivated strategic associations and international partnerships, focusing on
counterpart creation and retention, and innovating new business avenues. Executed and implemented
projects, monitored ongoing initiatives, conducted report writing and data analysis, and established liaisons
with prominent government officials. Presented projects to ADB, World Bank, UNICEF, DFID, UNDP,
Government of India, and state governments.]
Director Research and Global Practices Oct 2017- Dec 2017
Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA)
Oversaw the Research and Representation portfolio, with a focus on business development and revenue
generation. Led the preparation of Technical and Financial Proposals, took responsibility for formulating
business strategies, and fostered strategic associations. Established international partnerships, emphasized
counterpart creation and retention, and pioneered new avenues for business growth. Directed project
execution and implementation, provided conceptual notes and policy guidance for the Agri Allied sector,
monitored ongoing projects, conducted report writing and data analysis, and maintained effective
communication with key government officials and other stakeholders.
Principal Consultant & Regional Head May 2015 – Oct 2017
Sutra Consulting Private Ltd
Leading international affairs along with the North and Central zones within the organization, serving as the
project head for both multilateral agencies and government-funded assignments. Driving business
development and revenue creation initiatives, including the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
Taking responsibility for formulating business strategies, cultivating strategic associations, and establishing
international partnerships. Emphasizing counterpart creation and retention while actively seeking new
avenues for business expansion. Directing project execution and implementation, overseeing ongoing
projects, and conducting report writing and data analysis. Establishing effective liaisons with key government
officials and delivering presentations to esteemed organizations such as ADB, World Bank, UNICEF, DFID,
UNDP, Government of India, and State Governments.
Senior Consultant & Project Manager Jul 2014 - May 2015
National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
Overseeing the management and execution of projects, including the design and implementation of Project
Implementation Plans. Developing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, creating sampling designs
and survey tools, and designing questionnaires. Managing project operations and administration, conducting
secondary research, and effectively coordinating with stakeholders. Planning budgets and allocating
resources, maintaining liaison with government entities and counterparts. Compiling comprehensive reports,
drafting project reports, conducting data analysis, and presenting findings through report presentations.
Senior Consultant cum Project Lead Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Agricultural Finance Corporation of India (AFC India)
Leading project management and executing Project Implementation Plans, incorporating business
development strategies. Designing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, creating sampling designs,
and framing questionnaires. Overseeing project management, operational tasks, and administrative duties,
including secondary research. Engaging in budget and resource planning, liaising with government entities
and counterparts. Compiling reports, drafting comprehensive project reports, conducting data analysis, and
delivering report presentations.

Senior Consultant Oct 2011 -March 2013

Management Development Institute Gurgaon
Holistic project management, entailing framework design, creation of research designs and tools, stakeholder
consultation, and overseeing project operations and administration. Conducting secondary research,
participating in budget and resource planning, and maintaining effective communication with government
entities and counterparts. Compiling reports, drafting comprehensive project reports, conducting data
analysis, and presenting findings through report presentations.
Chief Research & Consulting Oct 2006 – Sep 2011
First Consulting Solution Pvt. Ltd
Managed a diverse portfolio encompassing Socio-Economic, Social, and Market Research, alongside
spearheading Business Development, and nurturing Market Insights. Led initiatives for Brand Building and
delved into Citizen and Customer Insights, Industry, and Primary Research. Conducted in-depth analyses,
covering Risk-Return, Equities, Economic, and Sectorial Market Research. Successfully executed
comprehensive projects, including DPR and Feasibility Reports, determining Real Estate Index, and generating
reports for Project Funding. Applied expertise in Budgeting, Accounting, Modeling, and Financial Analysis,
with a specialized focus on financial modeling for Urban Infrastructure. Undertook thorough Secondary
Research in the Real Estate Sector, offering valuable consultation to clients, and adeptly analyzed factors to
prepare insightful reports.
Research Consultant Jan 2006- Sep 2006
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India
Conducted Economic Research, actively participating in UNDP projects, prepared DPRs, determined country
rankings based on HDI (Human Development Index), and analyzed both micro and macroeconomic indicators
for India and the South Asian Region. Engaged in Sector Research and Rural Research, which involved on-site
visits to project locations. Systematically analyzed several factors and compiled detailed reports. Actively
monitored projects and provided recommendations for enhancements.

Assistant Manager Oct 2005- Dec 2005

Hyundai Motors India Limited
Budgeting and accounting, analyzing credit reports, conducting modeling, and performing financial analysis.
Glimpses of Major Projects
Name of Assignment: Technical Assistance of Livelihood Restoration Plan of ECKHPL
Year: March 2022- Till Present
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Organization: Oriental Infra Trust & IFC
Key Features of Assignment: This assignment was conducted by OIT to provide technical assistance in
implementation and restoration of livelihood activities. Under this project, concurrent monitoring, and
technical assistance to be provided to implementing partners along with OIT.
Positions held: Team Leader cum Livelihood Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan Drafting the Entitlement matrix, Communication Strategy, Micro Plan Preparation,
LSP finalization, Stakeholder Consultation and Grievance Redressal mechanism M&E framework, Preparation
of Technical deliverables related to PaH participation, Project Management, Operational and Resource
Planning, Liaison with IFC, Govt. and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders, Preparation of
progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation

Name of Assignment: Baseline and Need Assessment and CSR Strategy formulation.
Year: Dec 2021 – Feb 2022
Location: Odisha
Organization: JSW Foundation
Key features of Assignment: This assignment was awarded by JSW foundation to understand the need of the
community in their plant and periphery area for formulating their CSR strategy and proposed intervention.
Positions held: Team Lead cum Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of
consultants, Designing the Project Plan, CSR Strategy Formulation, Stakeholder Management, M&E
framework, Preparation of Technical deliverables related to Community participation, Project
Management, Operational and Resource Planning, Liaison with Authorities along with other external
stakeholders, Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Impact Evaluation of Vedanta Nand Ghar
Year: 2021 –2022
Location: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
Organization: Anil Agrwal Foundation and Vedanta Foundation
Key features of Assignment: Vedanta foundation has implemented the innovated and modernized
version of Anganwadi system for early child, maternal health, and skill development in association with Govt
of India. This project is to assess the impact of the program, impact on all stakeholders including
beneficiaries associated keeping in view the objective and outcome predicted for the assignment.
Positions held Team Lead
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, Preparation of Technical deliverables
related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and Resource Planning, Liaison with
Govt., and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders, Preparation of progress report, Drafting
of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Technical Audit for Verification of Disbursement Linked Indicator under Himachal
Pradesh Road Transformation Program (HPSRTP)
Year: July 2020 – Nov 2020
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Organization: World Bank/WAPCOS
Key Features of Assignment: The main objective of technical audit is to support HPRIDC, HPDEPOT and HP
Road Safety police in performing annual integrated technical performance audit covering verification of the
achievement of DLIs and associated DLRs and measuring cost benefit analysis for the project and suggesting
measures for improvement.
Positions held: Team Leader & Institutional Development and Budget Specialist)
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of expert
Designing the DLI evaluation framework, Economic feasibility indexing, Social and Economic Cost benefit
analysis- of project, Cost benefit analysis of the HPRIDC associated projects, performance audit, Examination
of DLRs , Verification of R&R Plan, and Audit of components of HPRIDC Roads construction including Land
acquisition plan and GRC, Coordinating with Different stakeholders of the project, Report, Drafting of the
intermittent and final Report.
Name of Assignment: Child and adolescent girl education and health assistance to Govt of MP
Year: 2016 –2017
Location: Madhya Pradesh
Organization: UNICEF
Key features of Assignment: UNICEF has implemented a program for adolescent girls and children which are
under 14 years and assisted the AWCs. This project was evaluating the efficacy and impact of the
implemented program.
Positions held: Team Leader cum Child Development and Rights specialist.
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, Preparation of Technical deliverables
related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and Resource Planning, Liaison with
Govt., and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders, Preparation of progress report, Drafting
of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Technical Assistance to National Urban Health Mission to MoHFW, GoI
Year: 2017–2018
Location: Pan India
Organization: ADB and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Govt of India
Key features of Assignment: NUHM is part of National Health Mission for creating a universal standard for
the health services across India. This Project was initially a PMU and was providing the technical assistance
to Ministry of Health and Family welfare Govt of India and Allied State Govts for smooth implementation of
NUHM Program.
Positions held: Team lead.
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Finance and Resource Planning, Managing Team of
consultant, Stakeholder Seminars and Workshop for Capacity Building, Interface with the Client, Designing
the M&E framework, sampling Design & Questionnaire Framing, Project Management, Operational and
Administrative Work Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter parts, report, Drafting of the Project
Report, Data Analysis and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: RMCH++ Practices increasing awareness and promoting best hygiene practices
Year: July 2019 – June 2020
Location: Pan India (including Northeast region)
Organization: PSI International
Key features of Assignment: This Project was implemented in association with the BMGF (Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation) to increase the awareness of menstrual practices among the adolescent girl and female
to promote the best hygienic practices.
Positions held: Team Lead cum Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of
consultant, Designing the M&E framework & MIS, Research Methodology, Sampling Design & Tools for Study,
Project Management, Operational, Financial and Resource Planning, Liaison with Govt. and Other
Stakeholders, Report, Drafting of the Project Report, Dissemination of Study finding among stakeholders.
Name of Assignment: Odisha OMEGA Transparency portal Evaluation
Year – Jan 2019 – May 2019
Location - Odisha
Organization: UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) India
Key features of Assignment: This Project was initiated by UNFPA where UNFPA is assisting Govt of Odisha
for increasing the transparency in the TPDS system. Omega is the ePDS system of Odisha and under this
system transparency portal of TPDS has been launched. The project objective of this assignment is to evaluate
the efficiency, efficacy and measure the improved transparency due to this system.
Positions held: Team Leader cum M&E Expert
Activities performed: Designing M&E Framework, Evaluation of Design, Web traffic and usability evaluation
and Portal Management Evaluation, Overall Project Management, Field Motioning, Report writing and data
analysis, Liaison with prima facie Govt Officials and other Stakeholders, Report and Dissemination of the
results and other findings among stakeholders.
Name of Assignment: Baseline Evaluation of LWR Pulse Improvement Project
Year: 2018
Location: Bihar
Organization: Kaushalya Foundation & LWR
Key features of Assignment: This Project was designed to increase the Pulse Productivity for the allied
farmers in two districts of Bihar in association with LWR. This assignment was designed to measure the impact
of the program and enhancement.
Positions held: Team Leader cum M&E Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the M&E framework, Sampling Design & Questionnaire Framing, Project Management, Financial
and Operational Management, Liaison with Client and Stakeholders Drafting of the Project Report, Data
Analysis, and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: External Evaluation Agency, Monitoring and Evaluation of MACP Govt of Maharashtra
Year: 2013 –2015
Location: Maharashtra
Organization: World Bank
Key features of Assignment: World Bank has implemented the Agriculture Competitiveness project to
enhance Agricultural productivity and increase the ground level water for farmers’ beneficiaries. This project
covered the concurrent monitoring and evaluation, impact efficacy of the program over farmers and
geographical factors such as coastal diversity, climate resilience factors and plan area differentiation keeping
in view the objective and outcome predicted for the assignment.
Positions held: M&E Expert cum Project Manager
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, MIS and GIS Mapping, Preparation
of Technical deliverables related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and
Resource Planning, Liaison with Government. and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders,
Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: External Evaluation of UDWDP II (Uttarakhand Decentralized Watershed Development
Project Phase II) by Govt of Uttarakhand
Year: 2016 - 2018
Location: Uttarakhand
Organization: World Bank & Watershed Management Directorate Govt of Uttarakhand
Key features of Assignment: This Project led PMU was conceptualized in the line of UDWDP I with the
assistance of World bank for enhancing the agricultural productivity and promoting the livelihood by
implementing the comprehensive Watershed project across the State.
Positions held: Project Director
Activities performed: Management of the Project & PMU, Interface with the Client, managing team of
consultants, Designing the M&E and MIS framework, Sampling Design & Questionnaire Framing, GIS
Mapping & in-depth GIS based Analysis, Project Management, Resource and Financial Management,
Operational and Administrative Work Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Other Stakeholders,
Data Analysis, and Drafting of Report, Report presentation and other deliverables before all stakeholders.
Name of Assignment: Kolkata Environment Improvement Programme: ADB Technical Strengthening
Project
Year: 2016 - 2018
Location: West Bengal
Organization: Asian Development Bank
Key features of Assignment: Kolkata Municipal Corporation with the assistance of ADB executed the PMU
project for the overall Environmental improvement plan for Climate resilience, Impact on coastal diversity,
Solid Waste Management, Sewage and Drainage improvement, implementation of the environmental aspect
and capacity building.
Positions held: Technical Expert (Environmental Safeguard) cum Team Lead
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, Managing team of
consultant, Designing the Environmental Plan, Stakeholder Management, Preparation of Technical
deliverables related to Coastal diversity plan, EMP, Preparation of Capacity Building Module, Factors led for
coastal environmental imbalances and recommended solution framework, Project Management,
Operational & Financial Planning, Liaison with Govt. and Municipal Authorities and other external
stakeholders, Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation
Name of Assignment: Impact Evaluation of NNP State water Mission Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Year: 2017 –2018
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Organization: World Bank & Govt of Uttar Pradesh
Key features of Assignment: World Bank has implemented the Neer Nirmal Pariyojana to provide drinking
water access to the people of Uttar Pradesh. This project was to construct the baseline condition for NNP, and
beneficiaries associated keeping in view the objective and outcome predicted for the assignment,
Positions held: Team Lead cum M&E Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, Designing the M&E framework,
Sampling Design & Questionnaire Framing, GIS Mapping & in-depth GIS based Analysis, Project Management,
Operational and Administrative Work, Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter parts, Drafting of
the Project Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: Monitoring and Evaluation of RACP Govt of Rajasthan
Year: 2017 - 2018
Location: Rajasthan
Organization: World Bank
Key features of Assignment: The World Bank has implemented the Agriculture Competitiveness project to
enhance Agricultural productivity and increase the ground level water for more than eighty-eight lakhs
farmers’ beneficiaries. This project covered the concurrent monitoring and evaluation, impact efficacy of the
program over 81,000 sample farmers keeping in view the objective and outcome predicted.
Positions held: M&E Expert cum Project Manager
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, Designing the M&E framework,
MIS, GIS Mapping & in-depth GIS based Analysis, Sampling Design & Questionnaire Framing, Project
Management, Operational and Administrative Work Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter
parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: Poverty and Social baseline Assessment for MFI partners for SIDBI
Year: 2017 –2018.
Location: Six States (Bihar, UP, MP, Odisha, Delhi, Haryana)
Organization: DFID UK and SIDBI
Key features of Assignment: DFID has implemented the program for PSIG states along with SIDBI and their
associate MFI partners. This project was assessment of Poverty Index for Female over 21000 samples in six
states the condition and MFI assistance which was given by SIDBI partners.
Positions held: Team lead.
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultant,
Designing the M&E framework, Sampling Design & tools designing, Project Management, Operational and
Administrative Work, Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter parts, Drafting of the Project
Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: Technical Evaluation and Audit of PMGSY Roads
Year: 2017
Location: Jharkhand
Organization: World Bank/Govt of Jharkhand
Key Features of Assignment: PMGSY road has been built in the state for upgradation of rural infrastructure
and road connectivity. This project was to evaluate the quality and all aspects related to constructions
including EIA and technical audit of the project.
Positions held: Team lead cum Sector Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, leading team of consultants,
Designing the technical audit and evaluation framework, Surveying the EIA and meeting with Stakeholders,
Project Management, Operational and Administrative Work Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and
Counter parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation and other
deliverables.
Name of Assignment: Impact Evaluation of Disadvantaged Child and Marginalized Women in Bangladesh
Year: 2016 –2017
Location: Bangladesh
Organization: European Union & World Vision UK
Key Features of Assignment: This project was sponsored by European Union and implemented by World
Vision to increasing the access of SSNPs for marginalized section of community in Bangladesh and providing
the assistance for effective public service delivery,
Positions held: Team Leader
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of
consultant, Designing the M&E framework, Sampling Design & tools designing, Project Management,
Financial Management, Resource Planning, Field Monitoring. Operational and Administrative Work,
Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter parts, report, Preparation of Project Report, Data
Analysis, and Report presentation
Name of Assignment: External Evaluation of Andhra Pradesh: Community Tank Management Project
Year: 2016 –2017
Location: Andhra Pradesh
Organization: World Bank
Key Features of Assignment: World Bank initiated the State based PMU for the overall improvement of
community tank-based system & improvement of the irrigated area including coastal area. This project
included the development of agriculture and community led tank and conducting feasibility and condition of
agriculture in various zone and factors responsible for the differences in Agri production between coastal and
plane area, factors affecting the zone, and which also included coastal diversity and coastal climate resilience.
Positions held: Project Director cum Team Lead
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultant,
Designing the M&E and MIS framework, Sampling Design & tools designing, Project Management, Financial
Management, Resource Planning, Field Monitoring. Operational and Administrative Work, Secondary
research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, Data Analysis, and
Report presentation and other deliverables.

Name of Assignment: Technical Assistance to Govt of Haryana on Family Rent and Family livelihood
Year: Sep 2016 – Feb 2017 Location: Haryana
Location: Government of Haryana
Key Features of Assignment: This Project has evaluated the current rent condition in Urban Districts of
Haryana and its impact on the livelihood of the resident of the State.
Positions held: Team Leader
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of
consultant, Designing the M&E framework, Sampling Design & tools designing, Project Management,
Financial Management, Resource Planning, Field Monitoring. Operational Work, Secondary research, Liaison
with Govt. and Counter parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation
and other deliverables.

Name of Assignment: Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project

Year: 2015 –2017
Location: Odisha
Organization: Govt of Odisha
Key Features of Assignment: Govt of Odisha initiated the State based PMU for the overall improvement of
coastal zone and managing the coastal area. This project included the development of coastal zones, and
which also included Environmental improvement plan for Coastal Climate resilience, Impact on coastal
diversity, implementation of the environmental aspect and capacity building.
Positions held: Technical Expert cum Team Lead
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, Preparation of Technical deliverables such as Capacity
building Module and other deliverable related to Coastal zone development plan including Coastal
environmental factors led for coastal environmental imbalances which affected coastal area and
recommended solution framework, R&R Plan. Project Management and financial as well as Resource
Planning, Liaison with Government, and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders,
Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Transportation and Traffic Strategy Framework
Year: 2015 –2016.
Location: Chandigarh
Organization: Administration of UT Chandigarh
Key Features of Assignment: This project’s main aim was to prepare a framework for the efficient and long-
term transportation strategy for the City of Chandigarh and suggest appropriate techniques to improve the
measures for the same.
Positions held: Team Leader lead cum Sector Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, interface with the Client, managing team of consultant,
Designing the transportation strategy framework, Surveying the traffic, and meeting with Stakeholders,
Project Management, Operational and Administrative Work, Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and
Counter parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: Baseline Evaluation of Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management
Year: July 2015 – Dec 2015
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Organization: UNDP and Govt of Himachal Pradesh
Key Features of Assignment: This project envisaged the current scenario of the disaster management policy
and preparedness for that for Kullu and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh to assess the various measures
taken by Govt in association with UNDP.
Positions held: Team Leader
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultant,
Designing the M&E framework, Sampling Design & tools designing, Project Management, Financial
Management, Resource Planning, Field Monitoring. Operational and Administrative Work, Secondary
research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, Data Analysis, and
Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: Evaluation of Odisha: Community Tank Management Project
Year: 2014 –2015
Location: Odisha
Organization: World Bank
Key Features of Assignment: World Bank initiated the State based PMU for the overall improvement of
community tank-based system and improvement of the irrigated area. This project included the development
of agriculture and community led tank and conducting feasibility and condition of agriculture in various zone
and factors responsible for the differences in Agri production. between various area, Factors affecting the
zone, and which also included climate resilience and biodiversity.
Positions held: Project Manager
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, Designing the M&E framework,
MIS, GIS Mapping & in-depth GIS based Analysis, Sampling Design & Questionnaire Framing, Project
Management, Operational and Administrative Work Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and Counter
parts, report, Drafting of the Project Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation and other deliverables.
Name of Assignment: eCourts Integrated Impact Evaluation Study for Hon’ble Supreme Court of India &
Department of Justice, Govt of India
Year: 2014 –2015
Location: Pan India including Northeast
Organization: Department of Law and Justice and eCommittee Supreme Court of India
Key Features of Assignment: The e-Courts project was conceptualized based on the “National Policy and
Action Plan for Implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary
– 2005” submitted by e-Committee (Supreme Court of India), with a vision to transform the Indian Judiciary
by ICT enablement of Court. This project includes the assessment of computerized litigant and judicial
services and impact on Judicial officials, judicial staffs, lawyers, and litigants in terms of accuracy and
speedy disposal of cases along with transparent information providing in public domain.
Positions held: Senior Consultant cum Project Coordinator
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, MIS and GIS Mapping, Preparation
of Technical deliverables related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and
Resource Planning, Liaison with Govt., and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders,
Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Concurrent Evaluation of TPDS for Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs
Year: 2014 –2015
Location: Pan India including Northeast
Organization: Department of Food and Consumer affairs Govt of India for National Council of Applied
Economic Research (NCAER)
Key Features of Assignment: The TPDS project was changed from Universal Public Distribution System in
India. Govt of India wanted to understand the exclusion and inclusion error along with challenges before
National Food Security Act.
Positions held: Senior Consultant cum Project Coordinator
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, MIS and GIS Mapping, Preparation
of Technical deliverables related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and
Resource Planning, Liaison with Govt., and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders,
Preparation of progress report, Report Presentation and Key Findings.
Name of Assignment: Impact Assessment of NeGP MMPs (Mission Mode projects) initiated by Govt. of India
Year: 2013- 2015
Location: Pan India including Northeastern (All seven States)
Organization: Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) & Nodal Ministries of Govt of
India
Key Features of Assignment: For enhancing the public service delivery Govt of India has launched MMP
(Mission Mode projects) by implementing the eGovernance. This project was the evaluation of the MMPs
with respect to the various stakeholders and beneficiaries keeping in view the goal of MMPs and outcome of
the project.
Impact Assessment and Evaluation of e-Governance MMP for DeitY
• e- Panchayat: Computerization of three tiers Panchayati Raj system
• PDS Online: End to End computerization of public distribution system of India.
• India Portal: Complete and unique portal for all Government Information and Services, An
Interface with the GOI
• iGeoApproach: GIS based approach to make decision related to Rural Road construction efficient and
effective.
 • Sujala Watershed Final Phase: Third Phase of Sujala Watershed to Increase agricultural
productivity and minimize the soil erosion considering all factors concerned.
Positions held: Project Head cum M&E Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, MIS and GIS Mapping, Preparation
of Technical deliverables related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and
Resource Planning, Liaison with Govt., and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders,
Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Impact Assessment of Early Childhood Education
Year: 2015 –2016
Location: Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan
Organization: Room to Read
Key Features of Assignment: Room to Read has implemented innovative educational methods to
enhance learning among early childhood group of Govt school children.
Positions held: Team lead.
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, Preparation of Technical deliverables
related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and Resource Planning, Liaison with
Government. and other Authorities along with, Preparation of progress report, Drafting of the Project Report,
and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Odisha Girls Incentive Programme
Year: 2014 –2016
Location: Odisha
Organization: DFID UK and IPE Global
Key Features of Assignment: DFID has implemented the program with Govt to improvise the Scholarship
program for Education of Girl child in State of Odisha and increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the
enrolment in Schools along with evaluation of scholarship program given to girl child.
Positions held: M&E Expert
Activities performed: Management of the Project, Interface with the Client, managing team of consultants,
Designing the Project Plan, Stakeholder Management, M&E framework, Preparation of Technical deliverables
related to Community participation, Project Management, Operational and Resource Planning, Liaison with
Government. and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders, Preparation of progress report,
Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: External Evaluation of Sujala Watershed Project:
Year: 2011 - 2014
Location: Karnataka
Organization: World Bank
Key Features of Assignment: Govt of Karnataka with the assistance of World Bank executed the PMU led
project for the overall Watershed development and increasing the agrarian productivity and increasing the
irrigated area and vegetation area and decrease in soil erosion which also included GIS mapping, Climate
resilience, factors affecting the on Agricultural productivity, Variability of Coastal Zone, Liaison with
Government. and other Authorities along with other external stakeholders, Preparation of progress report,
Drafting of the Project Report, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: Policy Framework and Monitoring and Evaluation
Year: 2011 –2013.
Location: Pan India
Organization: Management Development Institute Gurgaon
Key Features of Assignment:
Evaluation of National e-Governance Awards Nominations, Department. of Administrative Reforms and
Personal Grievances Govt. of India: With a view to recognize and promote excellence in implementation of
e-Governance initiatives, the Govt. of India presents the National Awards on eGovernance every year.
National Information Security Assurance Framework NISAF, with FISMA, Department of Electronics and
Information Technology, GOI and CERT-In: This project was conceptualizing the framework for Govt of India
for mitigating the cyber risk and enhancing the cyber security for making comprehensive policy for Govt of
India.
IT vision 2020 for Income Tax of India Ministry of Finance, Govt of India, Ministry of Finance, Department
of Revenue Govt of India: This Vision document was prepared for Ministry of Finance, Govt of India to making
IT returns more practical easy and enhancing the process reengineering for the IT returns and assessment.
Positions held: Senior Consultant
Activities performed: Designing the Research framework and Evaluation Design, Strategic Framework, Vision
Document preparation, Drafting of Handbook & Compendium of best practices Field Visits, Project
Management, Operational Work, Secondary research, Liaison with Govt. and stakeholders, Drafting of the
Project Report, Data Analysis, and Report presentation.
Name of Assignment: State-Level Support to Livelihood Promotion Strategies in Rajasthan.
(b) Strengthening Women's Social, Economic and Political Empowerment in Jaunpur, Mirzapur and Sant
Ravidas Nagar of Uttar Pradesh – Swaayam; (c) Human Development – Towards Bridging Inequalities Year:
2009: 2011
Location: Rajasthan/ Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Jaunpur, Mirzapur and Sant Ravidas Nagar)
Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Key Features of Assignment:
• The Project was initiated by UNDP India in partnership with the Department of Labour and
Employment, Government of Rajasthan; the project aims to design innovative strategies to promote
sustainable livelihoods for poor and other vulnerable groups such as women, Scheduled Castes, and
Scheduled Tribes in the state of Rajasthan and promoting education and literacy level.
• The project, in partnership with the IKEA Foundation, the project aims to empower women through
an integrated approach that enhances the incomes of women and helps them contribute effectively to
decision making in the domestic and public sphere.

• The project, in partnership with the Planning Commission, aims to provide innovative policy options
for addressing Educational Aspirations, social disparities and persistent exclusion of certain groups in
India.
Positions held: Team Lead cum M&E Expert
Activities performed: Managing the team and project, Development of Study Design and research
methodology, Concept Note and Tools of Study, Resource and Financial Planning, Liaison with Govt. and
Counter parts, Representing the Counterpart, Partner, Project assessment, Presentation, Field Visits &
Monitoring, Secondary research for the Projects, Data Analysis, Preparation of the Draft and Final Project
Report, Conducting Workshop and presentation to counter parts, Presentation of Report to Department and
Stakeholders.