Abhay Thakur

Independent Consultant , Pure Planet Pvt. Ltd.

Deoghar, Jharkhand

With 5+ years' experience of working with 5,000+ farmers, I’ve promoted organic farming, led climate-resilient initiatives, and strengthened FPO operations to boost incomes and productivity. My 5.5 years' work experience includes creating market linkages, supporting women-led groups, and implementing impactful rural development projects and from training farmers to managing large-scale projects,

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

Dynamic professional with 5.5 years of experience and a proven track record of empowering 5,000+ farmers through sustainable agriculture, innovative market linkages, and capacity-building initiatives. Skilled in promoting organic practices, enhancing FPO operations, and driving climate-resilient farming, resulting in higher productivity and profitability. Adept at leading diverse teams, implementing impactful rural development projects, and fostering entrepreneurship for women-led groups. Passionate about creating lasting change in agribusiness and community livelihoods, I bring hands-on expertise, creativity, and dedication to every challenge.

Education:

MTech IIT Kharagpur 2015-17 in Agricultural Systems and management

Affiliations and Achievements:

Head Student-Coordinator in Rural Technology Hackathon 2018 organized by DIC, IIT Kharagpur.
MTP selected for Presentation in International conference by IFPRI & TCI at NASC, New Delhi.
Developed Mobile App in CommCare, KoboToolbox to collect & track vegetable prices over time during MTP.
Finalist in Child malnutrition awareness program competition (Kshitij in association with UNICEF).
Nationwide Education Scholarship Test (NEST) qualified (AIR-377)
7th Prize in Univ. TECH FEST for Solutions to Food Waste Management from Households
Secured 3rd position at TELOS 2014 project idea competition (University Level)
Participation/Coordinator in annual college events and University level events.
2nd prize in Hindi speech competition at school

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships
  • Being headhunted – make me an

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Khortha

Nationality:

Indian

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