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He has over 24 years of experience in the CMD. He possesses a unique set of skills for managing complex projects with cultural sensitivity and awareness. He is a seasoned development practitioner, specializing in livelihood generation programmes, entrepreneurship development/skill upgradation programmes, project development and management for the social sector. He has associated with numerous national-level entities for research studies and has collaborated with various stakeholders, such as government agencies and community leaders, to design and implement sustainable livelihood initiatives. As he works extensively at grassroots level, he specializes in community networking.

Tribal development is his paramount forte and his leadership in this sector since 2017 is noteworthy, having designed and implemented flagship projects such as Sustainable Livelihood Generation Programme for Scheduled Tribe Community (Gothrajeevika), Sustainable agricultural intervention among Scheduled Tribes (Haritharashmi), and Empowerment Of Traditional Occupations Among Tribal Communities in Kerala (Sahyakiran) under the sponsorship of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Tribes Development Department of Kerala.

He has a deep-rooted proficiency in designing and developing projects that nurture and foster Rural Enterprise Development. With a nuanced understanding of the socio-cultural fabric and a heightened sensitivity to diverse perspectives, he has showcased his ability to manage intricate projects in this arena. He took the helm as the lead investigator, spearheading the crucial task of physical verification over 6,000 micro enterprises under Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) over a period of three years in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep. He has associated in the process of design, development and implementation of micro enterprise development programs across all districts.

He is also involved in the execution projects that cater to the needs of returned emigrants by providing Project Management Support for NDPREM – A Rehabilitation Programme for Overseas Returnees. This encompassed critical aspects like awareness generation, business advisory services, financial linkage, and comprehensive orientation. He is the project coordinator for Norka Institute of Foreign Language (NIFL) that acts as a migration launch pad for potential migrants. Furthermore, his influence spans the intricacies of developmental facets, emphasizing meticulous design and execution, and is not confined solely to economic considerations but extends to holistic social development. Collaborations with an array of stakeholders, ranging from governmental bodies to community leaders, underscore his commitment to devising and executing sustainable livelihood solutions. Moreover, he effectively manages a team of field officers under multiple projects across Kerala.

Throughout his career, he has been designing and delivering training programs, empowering hundreds of individuals and rural communities with practical skill development training. This has equipped them with the knowledge and abilities needed to start and grow their own microenterprises.

• Project Development and Management
• Livelihood Generation Programmes
• Entrepreneurship/Skill Development Programmes
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Research Studies