IRMA Participants' Profile 2012 14

Institute of Rural Management, AnandPARTICIPANTS’ PROFILE

Designed by:Natasha Suri

Value Proposition - What is the IRMA Advantage?PRM participants enter IRMA with diverse backgrounds, education and experience. On completion of the PRM course, they are ready for careers with their creativity and individuality enriched with development and management orientation, values and professional expertise. They come out as professionals who are pragmatic with rare self-confidence and devoid of arrogance. IRMA participants are identified by a pas-sion and zeal to serve causes that empower the marginalized, and are known for their abilities to perform critical managerial functions in complex and demanding environments. Being professionals prepared through proven processes which help acquiring comprehensive and conceptual understanding and an ap-through proven processes which help acquiring comprehensive and conceptual understanding and an ap-plication orientation, they are ready to assume managerial positions and make significant contributions with little gestation period. Further, they come with practical experience in fruitfully combining tacit Knowl-edge of the people they work with and are capable of facilitating participatory initiatives and empowering development management process.

IRMAns possess good communication and interpersonal skills, they are grounded and mature, and have always proven to be acceptable to and trusted by diverse groups of people including villagers, administra-tors, professionals in academic, business, civil society and community organizations. They are well equipped to handle unconventional and challenging situations. IRMAns are also team players with deep respect for others and yet they do not shy away from leading from the front. More than just development management professionals, IRMAns see themselves as champions of greater Common Good.

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Batch Profile

No of Participants 118

61 57

Work Experience

Educational Background

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14%

19%

11%

9%

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Freshers0-1 Years1-2 Years2-3 Years3-5 Years> 5 Years

EngineeringBBA/ Commerce

OthersArts

SciencesAgriculture

Biotech / Medicine/Biotech / Medicine/Veterinary Sciences

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Abhijit Mitra, 26

abhinav Sharma, 26

FWS Organisation FWS ThemeRAC

DIS OrganisationDIS Project

MTS OrganisationMTS ProjectMTS Project

Electives

GraduationWork Experience

Languages Known

Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharFarm based livelihood and interventionsStudy of Zero Budget Natural Farming and uses, impacts & challenges of existing agricultural tools with the village organisationSmall Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), DelhiPromotion of Farmers’ Producer Organisation: Issues & Challenges- VisionDocument for State Level Committee (Andhra Pradesh)Document for State Level Committee (Andhra Pradesh)ITC Agri Business Division, Uttar PradeshDugdh Choupal Initiative – To study ITC ABD pilot dairy supply chain initiative in Saharanpur and evaluation of expected cost-benefits to stake holders.Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Understanding Negotiation, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Biotechnology)Research Analyst, Beroe Inc. (4 months)Research Analyst, Beroe Inc. (4 months)Assistant Systems Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai (5 months)English, Hindi, Bengali

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Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Madhya PradeshUnderstanding the concept of Distributive Justice amongst the villagers and see if it draws any parallel with those of the philosophers Rawls, Dworkins and Nozick.Food security assessment and possible interventions in tribal village of Chaukhandia in Madhya Pradesh for AKRSP(I).Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), GujaratThe project covered finding policy gaps, local innovations, field observations The project covered finding policy gaps, local innovations, field observations which were to be utilized to intervene and advocate for policy inclusion / change.Technoserve, MumbaiDesigning a programme strategy based on value chain analysis of agricultural commodities like castor, cumin and isabgol in Barmer, Rajasthan.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, International Trade Theory,Product Policy & Marketing, Management of ChangeB Tech. (Computer Science)B Tech. (Computer Science)Associate Software Engineer, Computer Sciences Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. (22 months)English, Hindi

6aditi kumar, 25

abhishek Singh, 22

FWS Organisation FWS ThemeRACDIS OrganisationDIS Project


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GraduationLanguages Known

URMUL Setu Sansthan, RajasthanMicrofinance- Status, Operation, Problem and Opportunity.Impact Assessment of SHGEducation and Health (E&H) Foundation, Uttar PradeshAssessment of education and health in the bastis of farrukhabad. Developing and marketing of quality message for Parents involvement in children’s education.Microsave, Uttar PradeshMicrosave, Uttar PradeshEnhancing awareness through proper communication strategy to increase usage of Bank A/c by direct benefit transfer (DBT) through Business Correspondent (BC) Model.Taxation, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, International Trade TheoryB Tech. (Textile Technology)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi


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GraduationPost-GraduationWork ExperienceLanguages Known

BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraSeasonal livelihoods – How it exacerbates vulnerability and how it can be effectively tackled, A study of small farmers and tribals in Igatpuri District, MaharashtraDeveloping Sustainable Livelihood Action Plans for farmers, landless and tribalsresiding in Cluster VII Villages, Igatpuri District, Integrated Watershed Development ProgrammeForest Department of GujaratForest Department of GujaratGujarat Forest Dept. & WB Project - Sustainable Livelihood proposal for Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Implementation Prog. Develop strategies foroccupational communities who reside in fringes of the sanctuary in Kutch andrampantly use forest resourcesPricewaterhouseCoopers IndiaDevelop monitoring framework and provide project support for livelihood options of Develop monitoring framework and provide project support for livelihood options of Sakhi Mandals, Gujarat State Government - Mission Mangalam’s foldAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementBA (Economics)MA (Economics)Research Associate, IIM Ahmedabad (12 months)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

Ajit Kumar, 26

Akshata Anil Kari, 26


DIS OrganisationDIS ProjectMTS OrganisationMTS ProjectMTS Project

Electives

GraduationWork ExperienceLanguages Known

Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharStudy of Agricultural Products and their marketStudy of UCO "bank on wheels” model and comparative study of traditional and ZBNF (natural) methods of farmingAction for Social AdvancementFeasibility study to establish Farm Machinery Bank (FMB) in MP and Bihar.MAPROMAPROInbound operations and logistics of Fresh Strawberry to ensure continuous supply of strawberry from nearby 5-6 Talukas of Maharastra.Taxation, Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & DistributionManagementB Sc. (Hons.) PhysicsProbationary Officer, UCO Bank (9 months)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi


RACDIS OrganisationDIS Project

MTS Organisation

MTS ProjectMTS Project

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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaUnderstanding distribution patterns of common resources in my village based on Distributive Justice theories by Rawls, Nozick and Dworkin using qualitativeresearch methodologiesStudy of impact of Information Hub and its future scopeAakar InnovationsDesigning and operationalizing setting up of low cost sanitary napkin production Designing and operationalizing setting up of low cost sanitary napkin production units; Developing training modules and awareness campaign on menstrualhygieneSir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), MumbaiInternational Water Management Institute (IWMI), Anand;Studying livelihood strategies of “Small and Prosperous Farmer Clusters” toprovide inputs to implementing agencies and policy makers for design of suitable provide inputs to implementing agencies and policy makers for design of suitable programs and policiesAgribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding Negotiation, Service Operation ManagementBE (Telecommunication)Systems Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited (22 months)English, Hindi, Kannada

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Amit Kumar, 26

Amrendra Kumar, 27




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Samaj Pragati Sahyog (SPS), Madhya PradeshImpact assessment of drinking water and sanitation and role of micro-credit and Government Institution.Upscaling the Dairy Programme in the lower tribal belt of Malwa plateau.Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (BRLPS)Implimentation of TERI solar home lighting system and study the Equity-Debt-Subsidy model of financing through SHGs.Subsidy model of financing through SHGs.Spices Board India,Ministry Of Commerce and IndustryDeveloping a Live action sustainable sourcing strategy for Flavourit Spices E-CommerceAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB Sc. (Agriculture)Marketing Supervisior, Mehta Seed Corporation,Dholi (30 months)Marketing Supervisior, Mehta Seed Corporation,Dholi (30 months)English, Hindi



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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaThe Materialism, Consumption and Subjective Well-beingAssessing market size for off season vegetables in KandhamalProfessional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN)Value Chain Analysis of Mahua; Devising model for better margin to the primary collectors of NTFPs through primary and secondary level interventionsBihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Limited (SUDHA), BiharBihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Limited (SUDHA), BiharStudy the ice-cream and cheese market in Bihar and Jharkhand and the strategies of the leading playersAgribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementBASenior Ticket Examiner, Indian Railways (94 months)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

Anant tiwari, 31

Aniket Vijay Jadhav, 24

Ankita Sirohi, 22


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Languages Known

Seva Mandir, RajasthanAnalysis of subjective well – being in rural India, focusing on its measurement, correlates and causal factorsImpact assessment of the NABARD - WADI Project in Patiya Panchayat area of Udaipur districtS.M. Sehgal Foundation,HaryanaTwo parts: 1. Feasibility study in Mewat w.r.t. voice sms campaigns on government Two parts: 1. Feasibility study in Mewat w.r.t. voice sms campaigns on government schemes; 2. Policy research on PDS, choosing between cash and commodity mode of food subsidyInvest India Micro Pension Services Private Limited, DelhiWorking with the product management team at Micro Pension for evaluation of various financial productsAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Sales &Distribution ManagementDistribution ManagementBE (Electrical)Assistant Systems Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (24 months)Systems Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (24 months)Information Technology Analyst, Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (15 months)English, Hindi


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Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Madhya PradeshSocial and economic effects of livelihood interventions by AKRSP(I) in Dahinda VillageStudy the food security system and suggest methods to improve the same.Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt. LtdDeveloping retail market for Potato in pimpri chinchwad region of puneMapro Foods Private Limited, MaharashtraMapro Foods Private Limited, MaharashtraOutbound logistics of packaged Fresh Strawberry in various parts of India. Thus identifying possible channels for the sameAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBachelor in Management StudiesCustomer Service Associate, Coralhub Pvt. Ltd (4 months)Project Manager months, Eclerx India Pvt. Ltd (9 months)Project Manager months, Eclerx India Pvt. Ltd (9 months)English, Hindi, Marathi

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Ankita Sirohi, 22

Anshul Malik, 23


RACDIS Organisation

DIS Project


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Himalayan Jan Kalyan Avam Bal Vikas Samiti (HIMJKAS), UttarakhandStudy of Financial Services, their Delivery Mechanism and Consumption Pattern in Rural ContextMarket Linkages : Enhancing Rural Urban ConnectGurukul Online Learning Solutions-National Skill Development Corporation,GujaratAnalyze the Skilling Framework, Challenges faced in Skilling Rural Youth and Initi-Analyze the Skilling Framework, Challenges faced in Skilling Rural Youth and Initi-ate Pilot with Industry Participation, based on the Recommendations.Institute of Financial Management & Research-ChennaiAssessment Study of Debt Capital Requirements and Industry Practices inMicrofinance Industry in Developing CountriesAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR,Understanding Negotiation, Supply Chain ManagementB Com. (Hons.)B Com. (Hons.)English, Hindi


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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandMaterialism,Consumption and subjective well-being: Measurement, correlates & policy issues (analyzed with statistical tools)Study health scenario in Nainital district and provide innovative solutions to fight against them.Shree Kamdhenu Electronics Private Limited (SKEPL) - Akashganga, GujaratManagement Information System implementation (product and organization Management Information System implementation (product and organization specific) for Akashganga and suggest future strategies to reach the targeted market.IPSOS, New DelhiShopper and Retail Landscape for Paints – A Study to assist an MNC Client’s Global Marketing Team in their Retail and Distribution Strategy building in the Indian MarketAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding NegotiationB Tech. (Information Technology)English, Hindi

Apurba Chowdhury, 28

Arjit Anand, 26




Electives


Languages Known

Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharMicrofinance activity in the village:Status,Operations,Opportunities and ProblemsEffect of Zero Budget Natural Farming on various growth parameters of Chilly plantsNABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.Impact assessment and evaluation of Polyhouse cultivation in Haryana: Assessing Impact assessment and evaluation of Polyhouse cultivation in Haryana: Assessing impact of NHM's scheme of polyhouse cultivation under different agricultural and economic parameters in districts of HarayanaSpices Board India, KeralaDeveloping a live action sustainable sourcing strategy(Streamline the supply chain network) for Flavourit spices E-commerceTaxation, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Supply ChainManagementManagementB Sc. (Hons.) AgricultureAgriculture Officer (Scale I), Oriental Bank of Commerce (54 months)Manager (Scale II), Oriental Bank of Commerce (3 months)English, Hindi, Bengali



MTS OrganisationMTS ProjectMTS ProjectElectivesGraduationWork ExperienceLanguages Known

NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratMicrofinance Activity in the Village: Status, Operations, Opportunities andProblems.Impact Assessment of Trellis system of farming for creeper vegetables.Kudumbashree, KerelaDevelop a plan for framework for Viability Assessment and Performancestandards and Bench-marking for Micro-Enterprises.standards and Bench-marking for Micro-Enterprises.Catalyst Management Services, BengaluruDeveloping efficient and effective project management systems.Taxation, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for DevelopmentBE (Electronics & Communication)Project Engineer, Wipro Technologies (22 months)English, Hindi

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Ashima Agrawal, 23

Ashish Agrawal, 26



MTS OrganisationMTS ProjectMTS ProjectElectivesGraduationLanguages Known

BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraLivelihoods and alternate sources for different sections of the society.Livelihood action plan for people being displaced due to dam construction inIgatpuri block, NasikInternational Water Management InstituteImpact of water harvesting and groundwater recharge on local agrarianeconomies in Vidarbha, Maharashtraeconomies in Vidarbha, MaharashtraYes Bank (Inclusive and Social Banking), MumbaiFinancial Inclusion: Scaling Up Outreach and ImpactAgribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSRB Tech. (Bioinformatics)English, Hindi


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Languages Known

Samaj Pragati Sahyog (SPS), Madhya PradeshTo understand Watershed Management in context of Sustainable Agriculture in Rain fed areas of Madhya PradeshFeasibility study for project on large scale implementation of Drip irrigation in Dewas district of Madhya PradeshBihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (BRLPS)Educating JEEViKA SHG members about Solar Home Lighting System and itsEducating JEEViKA SHG members about Solar Home Lighting System and itseconomic & health benefits, thereby mobilizing them for its use in Madhubanidistrict of Bihar. Also, a feasibility study on smokeless stove in the same region.American India Foundation (AIF), HyderabadDesigning the content of the Edukit for better understanding of subject concepts for students and measure the impact of the Edukit once implemented.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Sales &Distribution ManagementDistribution ManagementBE (Electronics & Telecommunication)Business Analyst, Mu Sigma Business Solutions Private Limited (13 months)Senior Business Analyst, Mu Sigma Business Solutions Private Limited (5 months)English, Hindi

Ashutosh Garg, 25

Biswajit Sannigrahi, 28




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URMUL Setu Sansthan, RajasthanFinancial Inclusion: To study Status, Issues and Challenges in the village 507 Head, BikanerEvaluation of PDS system, irregularities and recommendation for improvementNCDEX Spot Exchange limited, MumbaiStudy of raw material procurement for cattle feed & value added products by the Study of raw material procurement for cattle feed & value added products by the dairy unions under GCMMF & comparative study of e-procurement for KFCSC and GSCSC by NSPOTNABARD Financial Services Limited (NABFINS), BengaluruTo assess the business potential and identify institutions which can partnerNABFINS under Business Correspondent model for providing financial services to SHGsAgribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)Software Engineer, Mann India Tech. Pvt. Ltd. (23 months)English, Hindi


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Samaj Pragati Sahyog (SPS), Madhya PradeshMicrofinance Activity in the Village: Status, Operations, Opportunities andProblems.Impact assessment and scaling up potential of the village dairy intitiated by the NGOCentre for Microfinance & Livelihood (CML), AssamDeveloping market strategy by undertaking value chain analysis for pineapple Developing market strategy by undertaking value chain analysis for pineapple being cultivated by the community members of a proposed producer company in NagalandSiddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Private Limited, PunePre-investment feasibility study of chilled/fresh potato products and to suggest a capacity range for manufacturing set up along with suitable marketing anddistribution strategyAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBBMInstalled Base analyst, Oracle India Pvt. Ltd. (40 months)English, Hindi, Bengali

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Champa Tudu, 29

Chandrabhan Kakoty, 27




ElectivesGraduationWork ExperienceLanguages Known

Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaTo understand as to how Self Help Groups enabled the tribal women in Odisha to be empowered.Livelihood study of a village in OdishaSahaj e-village LimitedIdentifying challenges in delivery of education programmes through ICT anddeveloping Standard Operating Procedure for it.developing Standard Operating Procedure for it.Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CINI), JharkhandStudying livelihood strategies of Small and Prosperous farmers in the eastern belt of India.Taxation, Agribusiness, CSR, Service Operation ManagementB Com.Senior Executive, Wipro Limited (63 months)English, Hindi, BengaliEnglish, Hindi, Bengali

FWS Organisation

FWS ThemeRAC




Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshEvaluation of Government Schemes in the Promotion of Education at School LevelFeasibility study of Dairy plant under DASCO and implementation of pilot project for release of fertilizer subsidy through Aadhaar or KCCConsortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD)Market Study and Sanitation Situation Analysis for Need Assessment ofCommunity Based Sanitation project in a rural areaCommunity Based Sanitation project in a rural areaCoconut Development Board, KeralaImpact of import of edible oils, especially palm oil on coconut oil, demand price analysis and zone wise export potential for coconut oilAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, CSRB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)Assistant Systems Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services (13 months)English, Hindi, Bengali, AssameseEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese

Daphne Valerian Albuquerque, 23

Debojyoti Chakraborty, 22


RAC



Electives

GraduationPost GraduationWork ExperienceLanguages Known

Seva Mandir, RajasthanRural Elite – NGO Relations - The paper analyses how the rural elite can affect or influence the decision making/functioning of an NGOEconomic Impact Assessment of the Wadi Project and its effect on seasonalmigrationGujarat Ecology CommissionSocio-Economic development and environmental conservation plan – this project Socio-Economic development and environmental conservation plan – this project involved formulation of livelihood interventions through SLSI framework, tomitigate the effects of untreated industrial sewage on the primary source oflivelihood - agricultureKancor Ingredients Limited, KochiUnderstanding Oral Health Care Market and the Oral Care Ingredients Market in West IndiaAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementB Com.M Com.Research Associate, Ugam Solutions (13 months)English, Hindi, Marathi


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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaAssessing the state of transportation infrastructure and services in the village and its impact on the livelihood of villagers.Understanding market linkages and value chain of pigeon-pea in Rayagadadistrict of Odisha.National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)Understanding the modus operandi of organised private dairy players vis-à-vis Understanding the modus operandi of organised private dairy players vis-à-vis the modus operandi of co-operative dairies under competitive environment in Dharmapuri and Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu.Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSPI), GujaratPreparation of business plan for producers' organizations in Netrang and Sayla areas of Gujarat.Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementB Sc. (Hons.) PhysicsEnglish, Hindi, Bengali

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Deepa P.K., 28

Devanshi Tripathi, 23


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Languages Known

Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshUnderstanding social changes in accordance with the political dynamics over last 20 years, Tujhihar, SolanRelevance of Panchayat in infrastructure & development in the village. Decision making authority exercised by women members and Gram Sabha's effectiveness.Simpa Energy, Mathura, Uttar PradeshPrepaid energy access for unelectrified households. Market Prioritization and Prepaid energy access for unelectrified households. Market Prioritization and Product/Service Research for Solar as a service, Simpa, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd., Aditya Birla GroupAssessing need of communities in CSR Project area, CSR road map for GBTL & Implementable project report on baseline survey with focus on WomenEmpowerment & Vocational Training.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of ChangeB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)Programme Officer, MGNREGA, Office of The DPC, Nicobar District (6 months)Project Manager, Lush Green Island Resorts & Trade Pvt Ltd (13 months)English, Hindi


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URMUL Seemant Samiti, RajasthanStudying rural markets, income and consumption patterns of villagers, and brand penetration levels.Awareness about birth registration and scenario of school drop-outs.Rajiv Education and Employment Mission Andhra Pradesh (REEMAP), Andhra PradeshIdentifying gaps in the channels of mobilization of job seeking candidates,Identifying gaps in the channels of mobilization of job seeking candidates,suggesting measures to bridge the gaps and managing a training centre.Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.Studying the feed and fodder availability and trends of seasonality in Gujarat and its impact on prices, animal fertility and cattle milk production.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementB Sc. (Economics)B Sc. (Economics)English, Hindi

Dhruv Narang, 23

Divya Bhatt, 26


MTS Organisation


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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaWaste Management and Water Management Systems in a tribal village in OdishaValue Chain and Market Analysis of Pigeon-Pea in Rayagada, OdishaDigital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), New Delhia) Develop a live e-commerce portal using open source CMS for chanderi sarees and promote it through social media marketing.b) Collect 3000 weavers data using mobile phone based application and b) Collect 3000 weavers data using mobile phone based application and implement voice based information tool for capacity building of weavers.Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives(CINI), Jamshedpur - International Water Management Institute(IWMI)Identifying "Small and Prosperous Farmer Clusters" across different states and studying the livelihood strategies used by them in an attempt to draw wider lessons.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding Negotiation, Economic Environment & PolicyBA (Psychology)English, Hindi


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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaComparative study of Household energy consumption across the states ofKarnataka & Gujarat and finding reasons for the same.Identifying perception of villagers towards common resources and suggesting measures to sensitize them.Rajiv Education Employment Mission in Andhra Pradesh (REEMAP)Conducting a qualitative research to identify reasons for drop outs among youth Conducting a qualitative research to identify reasons for drop outs among youth who take up employment after training under skill building program andsuggesting actionable solutions for the same.Technoserve IndiaValue Chain Analysis of agro commodities Castor & Gwar in the district of Barmer, Rajasthan and designing a program strategy based upon the same.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing,Understanding Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Service OperationUnderstanding Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Service OperationManagementBE (Chemical)Assistant Manager, Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (20 months)Quality Control Manager, Quality Training & Testing Lab Jabalpur (13 months)English, Hindi

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Geeta Singhal, 30

Harshil Agarwal, 27


RAC



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GraduationPost GraduationWork Experience

Languages Known

Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshA perceptual study and the comparative analysis of the impact of climate change on the livelihood of people using fuzzy cognitive mapping tool in Uttarakhand and H.P.To conduct an evaluation research study of SHGs in the village and provide suitable recommendations for revival and strengthening of the sameVrutti Livelihood Centre under Catalyst Management Services, KarnatakaMid line qualitative research study to provide an analysis and evaluation of theMid line qualitative research study to provide an analysis and evaluation of thecurrent status of IWRM project in Karnataka for Catalyst Management GroupWaterlife, New DelhiNeed assessment and marketing of Waterlife's sustainable and economically viable model of drinking water to CSR units of several Corporates and PSUs.Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Understanding Negotiation, Management of ChangeB Sc.B Sc.MBAPrimary section Supervisor, Blue Ridge Public School (25 months)Sc teacher and coordinator,Royaale World School (11 months)Teacher Supervisor, Ryan International School (22 months)English, Hindi, Marathi


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Agha Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Madhya PradeshTo Study the dynamics of Rural Markets and lookout for the backward andforward linkages possibilities.To assess the impact of work done by AKRSP in the village on ensuring foodsecurity of people and migration rate.Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, MumbaiTo study and propose Comprehensive Livelihood Development Program for the To study and propose Comprehensive Livelihood Development Program for the SHG women while establishing backward and forward market linkages andappraise the various DPR on livelihood intervention for their feasibility.MicroSave, UttarpradeshTo formulate strategy to increase usage of bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) beneficiaries with focus on Business Correspondent channel.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementDistribution ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)Assistant System Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services (18 months)English, Hindi

Ikchhanshu Vishen, 26

Ishita Avinash Meshram, 23


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URMUL Setu Sansthan, RajasthanHealth Interventions in the Village: A Comparative Study of Rajasthan andMaharashtraImpact Assessment of SHGs Formed by URMUL Setu, Related Problems and the Possible SolutionsSahjeevan, GujaratValue Chain Analysis of Camel Wool Products to Develop A Sustainable Business Value Chain Analysis of Camel Wool Products to Develop A Sustainable Business Plan. The study aimed at improving the livelihood of Camel Breeders of Kutch by providing an additional incomePromethean Spenta Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Navi MumbaiAssess the Feasibility of Hybrid Solar/Bio Gas Power Generation to OperateThermal Battery/Village Chiller in Maharashtra and UP RegionAgribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain Management,Service Operation ManagementService Operation ManagementB Tech. (Biotechnology)English, Hindi


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraUnderstanding and analyzing the livelihood crises of small and marginal farmers under the impact of globalization.Suggest livelihood generating activities after conducting a need identification survey and using research methods for the same.GIZ and NABARDDesigning a comprehensive concept for increasing the awareness levels for the Designing a comprehensive concept for increasing the awareness levels for the members of primary agricultural co-operative society. Create a membereducation toolkit and a member awareness toolkit for the members covering5 PACS and 1 LAMPCS.Dilasa Janvikas Pratishthan, MaharashtraOn-site monitoring, discussion with stakeholders for data verification,collection,compilation,analysis and grading of data of an IWMP in 4 districts ofMaharashtra.Maharashtra.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR,Service Operation ManagementBBAEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

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Jyothsna Devi Yasarapu, 22

Kanav Bhalla, 23


DIS Organisation

DIS Project

MTS OrganisationMTS ProjectMTS ProjectElectives


Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaStudy on scope and existence of non-agricultural livelihoods in rural areasAnalyse the functioning of village development committee (VDC) responsible for panchayat planning at village level, identify success factors.Water and Land Management Training and Research Institute (WALAMTARI),HyderabadIdentification of barriers towards adoption of climate compatible agriculturalIdentification of barriers towards adoption of climate compatible agriculturalpractices; preparation of community mobilisation strategySir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), MumbaiStudying livelihood strategies of “Small and Prosperous Farmer Clusters"Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Supply Chain Management,Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)English, Hindi, TeluguEnglish, Hindi, Telugu


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Seva Mandir, RajasthanMicro-finance activities in the village: Status, Operations, Opportunities, Problems (study of SHG's in the village).Impact assessment of wadi project implemented by seva mandir (similar to the BAIF initiative in Gujarat)Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt. LtdWorking with small entrepreneurs in the food processing sector to understand the Working with small entrepreneurs in the food processing sector to understand the gap in technology/finance. Identify gaps and suggest/implement measures to cover the gap position.Mapro Foods Private Limited, MaharashtraOutbound logistics of packaged Fresh Strawberry in various parts of India. Thus identifying possible channels for the same.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Mechanical & Automation)English, Hindi

Khantil Dilipkumar Dixit, 26

Kirti Nambisan, 26


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharUnderstanding operations and issues of Micro finance intuitions in Bihar andsuggesting feasible changes.Project implementation on Zero Budget Natural Farming in 20 households andfeasibility study of solar appliances in Madhubani district of Bihar.BCRLIP ‘Forest Department - World Bank Association’, GujaratSustainable Livelihood Proposal for four community viz. Agariya, fishermen,Sustainable Livelihood Proposal for four community viz. Agariya, fishermen,landless labourers and Maaldhari, under Biodiversity Conservation and RuralLivelihood Improvement Project in Little Rann of Kutch.IFTRA Foods India Pvt. Ltd., MumbaiFeasibility Study and developing a viable model of Fish farming in Uganda andexports to other countries.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBE (Instrumentation & Control)Lead Engineer, Bombardier Transportation India Ltd. (20 months)Assistant Manager, Essar Steel Hazira Ltd (15 months)English, Hindi, Gujarati




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Attappady Social Service Organization (ASSO), KeralaTo study, analyse & draw relevant inferences about the status & relevance ofMicrofinance.An impact analysis of Phase 1 of the Wadi project in Attappadi.Sathi, BengaluruTo study the reasons, volumes, patterns & trends in voluntary admissions, to do To study the reasons, volumes, patterns & trends in voluntary admissions, to do an impact analysis of resettled children & suggest interventions.IPSOS, New DelhiTo understand Expectations, beliefs, perceptions and buying behaviours ofAutomobile Battery ConsumersEconomic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Understanding NegotiationB Tech. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)B Tech. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)Graduate Engineer trainee, Mahindra Automotives (7 months)English, Hindi, Malayalam

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Krishn Kant Sharma, 26

Krishnaswaroop Konidena, 27


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URMUL Setu Sansthan, RajasthanUnderstanding expenditure pattern and services seeking pattern for healthproblemsEvaluation of BPL Scheme, irregularities and recommendations to improve upon them.Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaValue chain analysis of Mahua plant. Devising a model so primary producers can Value chain analysis of Mahua plant. Devising a model so primary producers can earn better margins of their produce and income share from NTFPs in total income increases.Kancor Ingredients Private Limited, KeralaUnderstanding oral care ingredients market and identify size, opportunity and space for naturals in oral careAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, CSR, Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, CSR, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementBDSEnglish, Hindi, Gujarati


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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaSocio-economic effects of urbanization on the village of Byraganahalli.Impacts of National Tree Growers Cooperative Federation, Commons, Dairy on the livelihoods of villagers.Water and Land Management Training And Research Institute (WALAMTARI),HyderabadIdentify barriers to climate change,Community Mobilization Strategy for farmers Identify barriers to climate change,Community Mobilization Strategy for farmers to adopt climate compatible practices,Gap Analysis - in the NagarjunasagarCommand Area.Kancor Ingredients Limited.A deep dive covering all aspects of different citrus fruit production in India tounderstand the feasibility of Citrus Oil Business and realize,explore the potential.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementB Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)Programmer Analyst Trainee, Cognizant Technology Solutions (12 months)Programmer Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions (24 months)Associate, Cognizant Technology Solutions (18 months)English, Hindi, Telugu

Kriti Kaushal, 24

Kritika Gupta, 25


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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshUnderstanding and analysing subjective well-being and its linkages with poverty in rural IndiaAnalysis of economic and social impact of SHGs and recommendations for their strengthening and revivalTata Chemicals Society for Rural DevelopmentDesigning of interventions in Education, Entrepreneurship and Employment and Designing of interventions in Education, Entrepreneurship and Employment and development of implementation plan for the same under Affirmative Action for TCL's community development activtiesIPSOS, New DelhiBrand Health Diagnostics and Measuring Brand Equity and Brand Perception of Rice Hybrid Seeds across farmers in India and PhilippinesAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Understanding NegotiationBBS (Finance)Business Research Analyst, Evalueserve Private Limited (4 months)Associate, Educomp Solutions Limited (18 months)English, Hindi




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Attappady Social Service Organization (ASSO), KeralaHolistic study of the factors influencing life of children and the problems faced by them in the village assignedEvaluation and documentation of Integrated Tribal Development ProgramRajiv Education and Employment Mission in Andhra Pradesh (REEMAP)Identifying gaps between aspirations of youth and employment opportunities Identifying gaps between aspirations of youth and employment opportunities available to them and finding ways to bridge the gap through Govt's systemicefforts under Rajiv Education and Employment Mission in Andhra PradeshGujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation LtdAnalysis of Sales Hierarchy of GCMMF and other FMCGs and developing areporting format for all levels of HierarchyAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management,Service Operation ManagementService Operation ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)English, Hindi

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Kurian George, 24

Madan Sunandan, 24


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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaUnderstanding credit behavior of households in the village by analyzing theirIncome-Expenditure patternsStudy of ground realities in the village on various indicators for helping choose areas of intervention for PRADANSir Ratan Tata Trust, MaharashtraMaking a comprehensive Business Plan for select SMEs started by Producer Making a comprehensive Business Plan for select SMEs started by Producer Groups and funded by SRTTIFMR Rural Finance, ChennaiProcess mapping and analysis of pricing of asset products under Kshetriya Gramin Financial Service(KGFS)Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementBA (Hons.) EconomicsBA (Hons.) EconomicsEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam


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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandMicrofinance activities in the Uttarakhand villages: Status, Operations,Opportunities and Problemsa) Pine Needle–from threat to an economic opportunity;b) Business potential of organic farming;c) Solve information dissemination issue in rural areas through ICT(cloud telephony)Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), Madhya PradeshDigital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), Madhya Pradesha) Develop a live e-commerce portal using open source CMS for chanderi sarees and promote it through social media marketing.b) Collect 3000 weavers data using mobile phone based application and implement voice based information tool for capacity building of weavers.Aditya Birla GBTL Jan Kalyan Trust, Haryana.Assess the needs of communities in the CSR project areas,develop a CSR road map Assess the needs of communities in the CSR project areas,develop a CSR road map for next 3 years and prepare an implementable project report with special focus on sustainability.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementB Tech. (Information & Communication Technology)Sales and Business Executive, Green Brick Eco Solutions (6 months)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

Madhujith N, 25

Manish Gautam, 24




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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaStudy to assess the economic viability of agriculture in Lakkenahalli and identifyassociated risks and challenges.Study on Livelihoods and Coping Mechanisms of people in Lakkenahalli.Timbaktu Collective, Andhra PradeshStudy to assess the consumer awareness about millets and the benefits consumers Study to assess the consumer awareness about millets and the benefits consumers seek from value added products such as Vermicelli, Flakes and Health Mix made from millets and suggest appropriate marketing strategies for Dharani FaMCooperative.Coconut Development Board (C.D.B.), Kerala.Study the formation of three tier Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in coconut sector and to develop business plan and model bankableprojects for the Producer Companies.projects for the Producer Companies.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Sales & Distribution Management,Understanding Negotiation, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Mechanical)Engineer, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune (33 months)English, Hindi, Malayalam

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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshDrinking Water and SanitationFeasibility Study of Dairy Plant, Direct Benefit Transfer Pilot ProjectGujarat Ecology Commission(GEC), GandhinagarSocio-Economic Development and Environment Conservation Plan for Kheda and Ahmedabad DistrictTechnoserve, MumbaiTechnoserve, MumbaiValue Chain Analysis of Agro Commodities- Guar, Isabgol and CuminAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementB Sc. (Agriculture)English, Hindi

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Manjunath M Kamath, 26

Mansi Kathuria, 25


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraTo assess the factor conditions which encourage local community participation in livelihood interventionsTo develop a livelihood intervention for the Waki Dam project displacedpopulation in Igatpuri Taluka, NasikM.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil NaduTo assess the socio-economic impact of mobile phone based interventions ofTo assess the socio-economic impact of mobile phone based interventions ofMSSRF/QUALCOMM on fishing communities in coastal Tamil NaduSamaj Pragati Sahayog, Dewas Dist, M.P.To study the operations and value chain management for Ram Rahim PragatiProducer Company, SPS's farmer producer organisationAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding NegotiationB Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)B Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)Systems Engineer, Infosys Limited (33 months)English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Konkani


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraStudy Rural elite relationship with NGOs to analyse their influence on village levelinterventions and operationsDesign Livelihood Action Plan for Landless Farmers under Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF)Study of Infant Milk Food Market in Uttar Pradesh and Devise Future Course of Study of Infant Milk Food Market in Uttar Pradesh and Devise Future Course of Action for GCMMF to increase its Market ShareSouth Asia Foundation, New DelhiFormation of single marketing entity & structured entrepreneurial social enterprise of potters in Kumhaargram, identify groups for formation of SHG’s & developing a marketing plan for them.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management,Management of ChangeManagement of ChangeB Tech. (Food Technology)Systems Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (29 months)English, Hindi

Meenal Malik, 27

Megha Chaudhary, 23


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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshIdentification of Risk and Challenges of Agriculture in terms of economic viability and sustainability in Solan district of HPGram Sabahs’ effectiveness and control over Gram Panchayat in village decision making processSmall Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), Ministry Of AgricultureRisk and Challenges faced by Farmer Producer Organizations’(FPO) in state ofRisk and Challenges faced by Farmer Producer Organizations’(FPO) in state ofGujarat & preparation of Vision document of "State Level Committee"-an umbrella body for all FPOs in GujaratNational Dairy Development Board (NDDB), AnandCost benefit analysis of seed production of fodder crops at seed grower and seed processing units & identification of marketing channels for sameAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Supply Chain ManagementBachelor of Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapist, Young Men Christian Association (11 months)English, Hindi, Punjabi

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Himalayan Jan Kalyan Avam Bal Vikas Samiti (HIMJKAS), UttarakhandVillage level exploration of drinking water and environmental sanitationDesigning of possible livelihood interventions at village levelShree Kamdhenu Electronics Private Limited (SKEPL), GujaratDesigning and implementation of MIS for Shree Kamdhenu Electronics Ltd.National Dairy Development BoardComparative assessment of private and cooperative sector dairy operations in Comparative assessment of private and cooperative sector dairy operations in competitive environmentTaxation, Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Computer Science)English, Hindi

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Megha Paryani, 23

Mimansa Khanna, 21


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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshUnderstanding the influence of Rural Elites on NGO interventions and operations and establishing whether the relation is one of cooperation, Conflict orIndifference.Efficacy and relevance of Gram Sabha in implementing projects for villagedevelopment and the extent of women participation in panchayat decision development and the extent of women participation in panchayat decision making.Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD)1. Feasibility study and Implementation of IVRS for information dissemination on government schemes. 2. Policy research on PDS, analyzing preference for direct cash or commodity transfer of food grains.SIMPA Networks, Uttar PradeshComparison of various micro payment channels available to rural consumers of Comparison of various micro payment channels available to rural consumers of SIMPA solar systemsAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementBE (Electronics & Telecommunication)English, Hindi


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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandImpact analysis of the various livelihood options available for the youth of the Kumaon hills.Analyse the working of the regional cooperative and suggest measures for improvement.The Energy and Research Institute, TERI, DelhiEvaluation of the dissemination process followed by TERI for Improved Cook Stove Evaluation of the dissemination process followed by TERI for Improved Cook Stove and thereby formulating strategies (including assessment criteria and proposed model) to involve MFIs in the process.Simpa Networks, KarnatakaCreate a viable micro- payment channel network for the customers of Simpapatented solar home lighting systems.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, ServiceOperation ManagementOperation ManagementB Sc. (Hons.) StatisticsEnglish, Hindi

Mimansa Mishra, 22

Minu Sagar, 28


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharStudy of migration pattern in terms of caste, employment, remittance patterns and gender and age-wise incidence on the families in two villages of Bihar in different districts.(a) Study of implementation of Rashtriya Swastha Bima Yojana, its impact andchallenges faced.(b) ZBNF testing by comparison of control and treatment group brinjal saplings.(b) ZBNF testing by comparison of control and treatment group brinjal saplings.International Water Management InstituteStudying pumping behavior of farmers for improved policy in post-JGY Ananddistrict, Gujarat. Pumping behaviour was measured in terms of participation in water markets, terms of exchange and caste profile of pump owners and water buyers (quantitative study using SPSS).NABARD Financial Services Limited (NABFINS).Transaction cost analysis for SHGs in dealing with credit facilities from differentTransaction cost analysis for SHGs in dealing with credit facilities from differentfinancial institutions.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementBA (Hons.) EconomicsEnglish, Hindi, Bhojpuri



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Attappady Social Service Organization (ASSO), KeralaMigration, its causes, patterns and consequences in AttappadiImpact analysis and follow up of phase-I WADI project in AttappadiVrutti Livelihood Resource CentreImpact assessment and midline study of a water governance model for economic Impact assessment and midline study of a water governance model for economic development in villages of Gulbarga, Karnataka. Use findings to make the model sustainable.Coconut Development Board, KeralaStudy the formation of Farmer Producer Organizations in coconut sector and todevelop business plan and model bankable projects for the producer companies.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Electrical)Senior Development Consultant, System Application & Products (SAP) (20 months)Development Consultant, International Business Machines (IBM) (33 months)English, Hindi, Malayalam

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Mridul Kumar Dhaniwala, 25

Mrityunjay Bakshi, 25


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Shri Bhuvneshwari Mahila Ashram, UttarakhandUnderstanding and decoding the shared and hidden meanings of colour in a rural context and analyzing its potential use a marketing tool.Developing a career counselling model based on student aspiration, educational outcomes and historical preference and pilot it in 2 schools.National Skill Development Corporation, New DelhiSkilling Gujarat : studying, structuring, enhancing and piloting 'InclusiveSkilling Gujarat : studying, structuring, enhancing and piloting 'InclusiveParticipation' in the Skill Development Program in Vapi.Sir Ratan Tata Trust - International Water Management InstituteStudying livelihood strategies of “Small and Prosperous Farmer Clusters” andrecommending policy designs for scaling them up.Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management,Understanding Negotiation, Management of ChangeBA (Hons.) EconomicsBA (Hons.) EconomicsAssociate Analyst, Aon Hewitt (12 months)English, Hindi, Bengali, Marwari


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharMigration: Causes, Patterns, & comparison of two villages in Bihar and the effect of livelihood on itRCT to test Zero Budget Natural Farming; Baseline survey: NREGA, RSBY; Jutecultivation: Value chain analysis in Amor and Baisi Blocks of North BiharGujarat Ecology Commission, GujaratConceptualizing livelihood activities and developing sustainable business plans for Conceptualizing livelihood activities and developing sustainable business plans for four coastal villages of GujaratBihar State Milk Co-Operative Federation Limited (COMFED), BiharImpact assessment:Price & Payment methods on procurement of milk in lean/ flush seasons; Strategies to attract non-member into Milk Coop; Rural/ UrbanMarketing: Aseptic milk pouchAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Electrical)English, Hindi

Mukund Narayan, 26

Naivedya Parakkal, 27


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharStudy of gaps in implementation of Nirmal Gram in the study village and how to bridge those gaps.(a) Value Chain Analysis and procurement model designing of jute.(b) Basic survey of RSBY and MGNREGA, its impact and challenges faced in study village.CARE IndiaCARE IndiaImpact assessment of medical facility outreach in rural areas and creation of tools for delivery of better maternal health service by Primary Health Centre byinculcating the practice of goal setting in PHC staff.Waterlife, New DelhiMarketing of a sustainable and economically viable model of drinking waterfacilitation for sub-urban areas.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Sales & Distribution Management, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB F Tech. (Apparel Production)Merchandiser, Shahi Exports (4 months)Continuous Improvement Executive, Paragon Apparels Pvt Limited (19 months)English, Hindi, Bhojpuri


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Attappady Social Service Organization (ASSO), KeralaRawls,Nozick,Dworkin: All of them in my village- To understand and analyse how theories of distributive justice are internalised by people to influence theiropinions and decisionsEvaluation and review of the Attapady Integrated Development Programmeimplemented by ASSO (Attapady Social Service Organisation).Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) SocietyConsortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) SocietyImpact Assessment of Capacity Building Training Programmes for Delivery ofDecentralised Basic Needs Services conducted by Consortium for DEWATSDissemination (CDD) Society through Trainee Tracking.Seva Mandir, RajastanTo do a comparative analysis of patterns of absenteeism among students inShiksha Kendras in Girwa block and to understand and document the reasons for Shiksha Kendras in Girwa block and to understand and document the reasons for increase in absenteeism.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, CSRB Tech. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)Teacher, Parikrma Humanity Foundation (20 months)Senior Engineer, Wipro Technologies (19 months)English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam

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Namita Sivasankaran, 24

Neha Durga, 26


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Attappady Social Service Organization (ASSO), KeralaLivelihood of Women in Attappadi and Factors Influencing itEvaluation of Attapady Integrated Development Project (AIDEP)Kudumbashree- NRO, KeralaViability Assessment, Enterprise Performance Benchmark and Standards of Micro Enterprises under SRLMsCollectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives, Jamshedpur - International Water Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives, Jamshedpur - International Water Management Institute (IWMI)Studying livelihood strategies of Small and Prosperous Farmer ClustersTaxation, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR,Understanding NegotiationB Com. (Hons.)Marketing Executive, IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd (24 months)English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam


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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshDecoding the diverse meanings associated with colours in a rural context through various research instruments.To assess the perception and response of people in the village towards solar energy and solar powered devices.International Water Management InstituteStudy the impact KHUSHI scheme on rural power supply environment and power Study the impact KHUSHI scheme on rural power supply environment and power distribution companies in Gujarat.Promethean Spenta Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra.Assess the feasibility of hybrid solar/bio gas power generation to operate thermal battery/village chiller in Maharashtra and UP region.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR,Understanding NegotiationB Tech. (Electrical Engineering)B Tech. (Electrical Engineering)Design Engineer, Lahmeyer International India (21 months)English, Hindi

Neha Prakash, 26

Neha Sanwal, 26


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharA comprehensive analysis of Community Based Organisations and their use as a platform for financial inclusion.A detailed study of "Natural farming" and its application in enhancing the crop and soil quality.Integrated Child Development Services, BiharEvaluation of "Conditional Cash Transfer" scheme for pregnant & lactating women.Evaluation of "Conditional Cash Transfer" scheme for pregnant & lactating women.YES Bank, Food and Agribusiness, Mumbai.Study of tea board and it's functioning with focus on lending opportunity to small growers.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of ChangeB Sc. (Agriculture)Development Apprentice, Professional Assistance for Development and Action Development Apprentice, Professional Assistance for Development and Action (PRADAN), Odisha (5 months)English, Hindi, Oriya, Bhojpuri


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraChange in the role of women and society’s outlook towards them with the onset of SHGsDevelopment of Livelihood Action Plan to be implemented in Tringalwadi,Maharashtra by BAIFSir Ratan Tata Trust, BombayBaseline Study for Livelihood Intervention to be carried out by SRTT in Yadgir,Baseline Study for Livelihood Intervention to be carried out by SRTT in Yadgir,Karnataka. The methodology involved both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study had participatory approach that tried including the end beneficiaries viewpoints as well.American India Foundation,New DelhiFinancial Literacy among students and Pilot project on Flipped Classroomteaching (carried out in Delhi)Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Management of ChangeB Tech. (Information Technology)Systems Engineer, Infosys Limited (20 months)English, Hindi

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Neha Singh. 22

Nibedita Deb, 23



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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshWomen: Role and Socio-economic StatusDiscover the strength,weakness and development areas in the villageEducation and Health (E&H) Foundation, Uttar PradeshAssess the prevailing education and health system,develop a message for quality education and parental involvement system in monitoring kid’s education.Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), GujaratGujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), GujaratPrepare module for assessing training needs of sales and Accounts function'semployees in Delhi and AhmedabadAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, CSR, Understanding Negotiation, Supply Chain ManagementBA (Sociology)English, Hindi

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Attappady Social Service Organization (ASSO), KeralaSubjective Well-being - Its Measurements and Correlates.A Follow-up Report on Jalanidhi Project in Kallamala Village, Kerala.CARE IndiaA Study on Front Line Workers - Their Performance Barriers and Their Impact on Community Health, in East Champaran, Bihar.Aga Khan Rural Support Program (India) (AKRSP(I)), Ahmedabad.Aga Khan Rural Support Program (India) (AKRSP(I)), Ahmedabad.Assessment of Farmers’ Understanding of Their Local Hydro-geological Processes.Taxation, Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & DistributionManagement, CSR, Service Operation ManagementBBA (Hons.) MarketingEnglish, Hindi, Bengali

Nidhi Bansal, 25

Nidhi Navadia, 25


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Seva Mandir, RajasthanStudy of e-services, their availability and impact in rural areas of Udaipur,RajasthanPerformance evaluation and impact assessment of NABARD’s Wadi project in Pareda village of Udaipur, RajasthanSahaj e-Village LimitedIdentifying challenges in delivery of educational programmes through ICT based Identifying challenges in delivery of educational programmes through ICT based Common Service Centres (CSC) of Sahaj and thereby developing a StandardOperating Procedure (SOP) for itIFMR Rural Finance, ChennaiTo device strategic expansion plan for scaling up IRF’s Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services (KGFS) modelAgribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, Service Operation ManagementDistribution Management, Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)System Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited (23 months)English, Hindi


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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaStudying the most important aspects of development of a rural child - Education & HealthStudy Talakayala Betta region changes,development and suggest future growth prospects after FES interventionNational Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) & GOLS Vocational and Training National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) & GOLS Vocational and Training InstituteIdentify the challenges in industrial skilling of rural youth and recommendindustries for coping up with skill gaps by conducting a pilot programmeHindustan Unilever Foundation (HUF), MaharashtraDevelop MIS, reporting framework & mind mapping for soil and moistureconservation for IEC material for Integrated watershed projectAgribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Management of Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Computer Science)Application Developer, IBM (24 months)English, Hindi

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Niket Mohanbhai Vanker, 22

Nikhil Mehta, 26

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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratComparative Study of Energy consumption patterns and related issues betweenvillages belonging to two different states (Gujarat and Karnataka) of India.Impact assessment of the watershed projects undertaken by NMSWDF andgovernment in the area of Chilakota village of Dahod District.Valsad District Cooperative Producers Union LtdTo segment the available ghee market and target the most suitable segment for To segment the available ghee market and target the most suitable segment for 200 ml pack of vasudhara ghee. Devise a positioning strategy for the targetedsegment and suggest alterations in the marketing mix to fit the marketing strategy.Invest India Micro Pension Services Pvt. Ltd (IIMPS), New Delhi, IndiaTo develop various models which focus to Increase the customer persistency for Pension ProductAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementDistribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBE (Mechatronic)English, Hindi, Gujarati


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraTo Understand Market Potential and Consumption Pattern of Lesser Known and non Branded FMCG Products in Rural Areas.To suggest Livelihood Action Plan which would enable identification ofinterventions after land re-settlement in village.Excellent Renewable Pvt. Ltd, GujaratTo identify potential market segments and prepare a go-to-market plan for newly To identify potential market segments and prepare a go-to-market plan for newly developed family sized bio-gas units which includes product positioning, pricing, channel strategy and development of marketing collateral for organisation.ITC Agri Business Division, Uttar PradeshDugdh Choupal Initiative – To study ITC ABD pilot dairy supply chain initiative inSaharanpur and evaluation of expected cost-benefits to stake holders.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementDistribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB V Sc. & A HTrainee Veterinary Officer, Charoen Pokhpand (9 months)English, Hindi

Nikhil Singhal, 25

Nimarlina Shet, 22



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Seva Mandir, RajasthanCreating a development model depending upon the needs of village.Assessment of the NABARD – WADI project in the Patiya Panchayat area, Udaipur.Center For Microfinance & Livelihood (CML)Developing marketing strategy for Pineapple, being cultivated by community Developing marketing strategy for Pineapple, being cultivated by community members of a proposed producer's company in Peren District, Nagaland; value chain analysis and assessment of market potential.Mapro Foods Private Limited, MaharashtraCreating implementable marketing plan for the new product of Mapro- Fresh Strawberry.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, CSR, Understanding Negotiation, Management of Distribution Management, CSR, Understanding Negotiation, Management of ChangeB Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration)Service Assistant, JUMEIRAH L.L.C. (4 months)English, Hindi


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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratA research study on Subjective Well being,Income and Consumption pattern with a focus on the factors contributing to well being and analyse the associationbetween these factorsImpact assessment of Self Help Groups focusing on qualitative methods ofresearchFoundation For Ecological SecurityFoundation For Ecological SecurityA market analysis and feasibility study of geographical information systemservicesMicrosaveEnhancing awareness through proper communication strategy to increase usage of Bank A/c by direct benefit transfer through Business Correspondent ModelAgribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementDistribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBE (Computer Science)English, Hindi, Bengali

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Nitish Pareek, 23

Parnika Tripathi, 23

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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshComparison of farm and non farm activities as sustainable livelihoods for rural householdsSurveying rural households for feasibility analysis of small scale dairy plant and for pilot scheme related to fertilizer subsidyConsortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD), BengaluruMarket study and sanitation situation analysis for need assessment of Community Market study and sanitation situation analysis for need assessment of Community Based Sanitation project in a rural areaGujarat Co operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), GujaratTo study the availability of Amul products in MFS stores and suggest measures to improve the sameTaxation, Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi




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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratUnderstanding the situation of Drinking Water & Environmental Sanitation in thevillage & its overall implicationsImpact assessment of SHG'sInternational Water Management Institute (IWMI), GujaratUnderstanding Agricultural pumping behaviour of pump owners and water buyers Understanding Agricultural pumping behaviour of pump owners and water buyers and study the present scenario of water markets in Anand through evidence based researchInstitute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD), Gurgaon, HaryanaPreparing a cost-benefit analysis framework for S. M. Sehgal Foundation’sgovernance programAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, Service Operation ManagementDistribution Management, Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Communication)Assistant Systems Engineer-Trainee, Tata Consultancy Services (5 months)English, Hindi, Gujarati

Pavan Kumar Tejaswi Chengalvala, 26

Prachi Patel, 23





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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaSubjective Well Being - measurement, correlates and implications ondevelopment policyCase study on Tree Growers Cooperative Society, Byraganahalli, KarnatakaInternational Water Management Institute (IWMI)Techno-economic & institutional feasibility of solar farmers cooperative' in which Techno-economic & institutional feasibility of solar farmers cooperative' in which farmers meet their irrigation power requirement and earn substantial profits by selling surplus power to DISCOMVistaar Financial Services Ltd., BengaluruNew product development for servicing the needs of small business customersAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Instrumentation)B Tech. (Electronics & Instrumentation)Senior Programmer, Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd. (33 months)Assistant Manager, Operations, Mahamaruti Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (15 months)English, Hindi, Telugu


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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratUnderstanding the dynamics of what entices the rural communities, especially the elites, to react the way they do to the NGOsAnalyzing the present status of the dairy co-operative in Sahada with specialemphasis on the way ahead. This was to be supplemented with case studies of the success stories.Gujarat Ecology Commission, GujaratGujarat Ecology Commission, GujaratDesigning a framework for measuring the impact that the socio-economicactivities undertaken have had on the rural communitiesInternational Water Management Institute, GujaratUnderstanding and analyzing institutional arrangements that exist between the city authorities and villagers for waste water irrigation in major cities of GujaratAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of ChangeBE (Electronics & Communication)English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati

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Prateek Bhatia, 22

Prerna Rana, 22



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Shri Bhuvneshwari Mahila Ashram, UttarakhandRural Tourism Entrepreneurship Developing a career counseling model for Inter collegesGCMMFImpact of Monsoon on Milk Production at Milk Producer Member level and Milk Procurement at Village Dairy Cooperative Societies in four districts of GujaratNCDEX Spot Exchange LimitedNCDEX Spot Exchange LimitedTo Study of raw material procurement by GSCSC and GNFC– "Present status and scope of improvement"Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementBBSData Quality Analyst, Binary Semantics Pvt. Ltd. (10 months)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshHigher education in the particular area (Ladyani) – problems and prospectsTo assess the perception and response of population of Ladyani towards the usage of solar energy and solar powered devicesGujarat Ecology CommissionSocio-economic development and environmental conservation plan for 22 villages Socio-economic development and environmental conservation plan for 22 villages of Kheda and Ahmedabad district, affected by industrial pollution of the nearbyindustrial beltFoundation for Ecological Security (FES), GujaratImpact assessment of watershed implementation in Thasara block of KhedadisctrictAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Service Operation ManagementBAEnglish, Hindi

Priya Garg, 26

Priyam Mukherjee, 26



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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshTo study the risks and challenges in agriculture.Feasibility study of alternative avenues of livelihood generation.Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF Ltd), GujaratTo study the impact of monsoon on fodder availability, analyze the trend across To study the impact of monsoon on fodder availability, analyze the trend across season and its impact on price of fodder, milk production in animals and on milk procurement at VDCS level in four districts of Gujarat.National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), AnandCost benefit analysis of seed production of some important fodder crops at seed grower and seed processing unit level.Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Bioinformatics)Project Engineer, Wipro Limited (29 months)Project Coordinator, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (15 months)English, Hindi, Punjabi





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Samaj Pragati Sahyog (SPS), Madhya PradeshMicrofinance activity in the village: Status, Operations, Opportunities andProblems.Scope of Drip irrigation in Sevanpani and Pathpari villagesGujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing FederationStudy of Infant Milk Food Market in Uttar Pradesh and devise a future course of Study of Infant Milk Food Market in Uttar Pradesh and devise a future course of action for GCMMF to increase its market shareIndian Grameen Services (IGS), KolkataEstablishing export markets for existing commoditiesAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBA (English)Content Analyst cum Faculty, Teachwell Professional Studies Institute Pvt LtdContent Analyst cum Faculty, Teachwell Professional Studies Institute Pvt Ltd(4 months)Field Coordinator, Dharani Nagar Rural Development Society (8 months)English, Hindi, Bengali

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Priyanka Suresh Mehta, 24

Priyanka Toppo, 25




URMUL Seemant Samiti, RajasthanDrinking Water and Environmental Sanitation.To study the status of school dropouts and birth registry.Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, MumbaiTo study the status of Comprehensive Livelihood Development Plan (CLDP) under Maharashtra Tejaswini Rural Development Programme.Atyati Technologies - Genpact, BengaluruAtyati Technologies - Genpact, BengaluruEnrollment strategy of rural beneficiaries for financial inclusion.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Sales &Distribution Management, Understanding NegotiationB Sc. (Biotechnology)National Fellowship and Selection Intern, Teach For India (10 months)English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, French

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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaLiteracy: Growth and ChallengesExploratory Study of Village Economy, Polity, Society and LivelihoodNational Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) & GOLs Vocational and TrainingInstitute, GujaratIdentify Challenges faced in skill development of rural youth and study theindustry's perspective on coping with skill gap of its workerindustry's perspective on coping with skill gap of its workerBanaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producer's Union Limited, GujaratTo study and analyse material function at the Banas Dairy and identify constraints in optimizing inventory cost and ordering costTaxation, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Service Operation ManagementB Com.English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

Puja Barman, 25

Puneet Jain, 24


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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratNon-farm based livelihoods based on the study in two villages of Bihar andGujarat.Present status of dairy co-operative at Sahada village in Gujarat and some of its success stories.The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), DelhiRural Marketing of clean energy access: Understanding problems in marketing of Rural Marketing of clean energy access: Understanding problems in marketing of TERI's improved cook stove in Bihar, HP and UP, and formulation of marketingstrategy.Atyati TechnologiesPilot for a financial inclusion product like domestic (urban to rural) remittance or micro insurance payment collections.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementBE (Electronics & Communication)Associate Technology L1, Sapient Consultancy Private Ltd. (21 months)English, Hindi, Bengali





Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshFactors influencing buying behavior of people in rural India.To study the Changing culture in rural villages and contribution of international volunteers in this change.Lokmitra, Uttar PradeshVocational education of rural adolescents for enhancing local productiveemployment with special emphasis to promote entrepreneurship among the employment with special emphasis to promote entrepreneurship among the youth.Bihar State Milk Co-Operative Federation Limited (COMFED), BiharTo study the Sudha distribution network in Delhi vis-a-vis other leading brands.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB PharmacyEnglish, HindiEnglish, Hindi

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Pushpak Kumar, 24

Rakeshkumar Vallabhbhai Gohil, 26




URMUL Seemant Samiti, RajasthanRisks and challenges involved in Agriculture (Rajasthan)Status of Birth registration and school dropouts in village (Bikaner, Rajasthan)The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New DelhiFormulation of marketing strategy and financial strategy of Clean Energy Access product: Improved Cook stoveIndian Marketing Research Bureau, New DelhiIndian Marketing Research Bureau, New DelhiEvaluation of World Bank's Education ProjectAgribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Supply Chain ManagementB Sc. (Agriculture)English, Hindi


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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratUnderstanding various healthcare systems available in a village, and its impactassessment.Impacts assessment of watershed activities done by N.M.Sadguru Watershed and Development FoundationGujarat Ecology Commission, GujaratConceptualisation of Livelihood generation studies of four coastal villages ofConceptualisation of Livelihood generation studies of four coastal villages ofJamnagar district.Aga Khan Rural Support ProgramAssessing Farmers’ Understanding of their Local hydro-geological processesAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution ManagementB PharmacyMarketing Executive, MEDINEX Earth Aquacare Lab. (31 months)Marketing Executive, MEDINEX Earth Aquacare Lab. (31 months)English, Hindi, Gujarati

Ravi Kumar Yadav, 25

Rishabh Dwivedi, 22

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Agha Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Madhya PradeshStudy water, sanitation and health conditions of the villageStudy the food security of people of the villageAga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)Develop a Business Plan for Farmers' Federation.Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, GujaratTo study social media habits of consumers and suggest strategies to attractTo study social media habits of consumers and suggest strategies to attractconsumers through social media marketing.Taxation, Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Supply Chain ManagementBE (Computer Science)Assistant Software Engineer, Computer Sciences Corporation (9 months)English, Hindi



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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaTo understand the evolving relationship between the rural elite and the local NGOs.To assess the socioeconomic impact of PRADAN's activity in Raigoda in Odisha.Water and Land Management Training and Research Institute(WALAMTARI)To design a framework for community mobilization strategy, perform an impact To design a framework for community mobilization strategy, perform an impact assessment of the communication methods and provide recommendations toimprove the outreach of the ClimaAdapt program.International Water management Institute (IWMI) and People in CenterConsulting, Gujarat.To study the scope, impacts and institutional arrangement of Waste waterirrigation in GujaratAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of ChangeB Sc. (Hons.) BotanyEnglish, Hindi

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Rohit Meshram, 26

Rridhee Malhotra, 24

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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraSelf Help Groups as a tool for empowerment, challenges and obstacles.Livelihood Action Plan for the beneficiaries at village Korapgoan, Nashik,Maharashtra.Sampark, BengaluruCreditworthiness assessment of individual clients of cooperatives and providerecommendations to improve micro-credit operations of cooperatives.recommendations to improve micro-credit operations of cooperatives.Coconut Development Board, KeralaImpact of import of edible oils, especially palm oil on coconut oil, demand price analysis and export potential for coconut oil zone wise.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, CSRBE (Mechanical)English, Hindi, Marathi


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Himalayan Jan Kalyan Avam Bal Vikas Samiti (HIMJKAS), UttarakhandSubjective Well Being:Measurement,Policy Recommendations & CorrelatesMarket Linkages : Enhancing Rural Urban ConnectGujarat Ecology Commission (GEC),GandhinagarDesigning a socio Economic Development & environment conservation plan of 22 villages in Kheda and Ahmedabad district of Gujarat.Sir Ratan Tata Trust(SRTT), Mumbai- International Water Management InstituteSir Ratan Tata Trust(SRTT), Mumbai- International Water Management Institute(IWMI), ColomboStudying the livelihood strategies of 'Small Farmer,Prosperous Farmer' clusters and policy recommendations.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, International Trade Theory, CSR, Un-derstanding Negotiation, Management of ChangeBBSConsultant, Careerist India (12 months)English, Hindi

Rutambhara Pragyanbadini Mishra, 28

Sai Pramodh Avutapalli, 26


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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaAssessment of nutritional security according to the demographic profile of thevillage Damikia by analyzing gaps, coping mechanisms, trends & perceptionregarding food & nutrition.Impact of liquor on livelihood,health & financial aspects of villagers- suggesting measures to eradicate the consequences via pilot implementationGIZ-NABARDGIZ-NABARDPrimary and secondary survey of financial awareness & literacy of members of PACS, assessment of gaps,potential & design a toolkitYES Bank - Inclusive & Social Banking Division(ISB), MumbaiExploring avenues for relationship deepening in BC model through mindmapping, measures for strengthening the same for financial scale up & impactEconomic Environment & Policy, International Trade Theory, Product Policy &Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementMarketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Biotechnology)Inspector of Supplies, F.S.& C.W. Dept., Govt. of Odisha (15 months)Lecturer, MITS,Rayagada (24 months)District Sales Manager, Piramal Healthcare ltd. (13 months)English, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya


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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaA study to capture the perceptions of the rural population on energy and howimportant do they perceive energy for their economic growth and humandevelopment.FES has appointed Rural Volunteers to facilitate the process of restoration in the villages.This was a study to gather perceptions of locals towards the ruralvolunteers.volunteers.Abdul Jameel Lateef Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)Adoption of Improved Cookstove(ICS) has not achieved mass scale, despite clear health benefits and strong awareness of the discomfort and dangers of sustained exposure to smoke.The project aimed at capturing the factors affecting adoption of ICS.IFTRA Foods India Pvt Ltd, MumbaiFeasibility study for a potential business opportunity to procure, process and pack Feasibility study for a potential business opportunity to procure, process and pack cashews in Mozambique.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding Negotiation, Supply Chain ManagementBE (Computer Science)Database Administration Analyst, Dell International Pvt Ltd (32 months)English, Hindi, Telugu

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Saloni Tandon, 21

Sambodh Tiwari, 28


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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandComparative analysis of the perception of the impact of climate change on the livelihood of people across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh using FuzzyCognitive Mapping.1.Perception of the impact of climate change on all aspects of an individual's life 2.Calculation of the average income of a household in the study area (usingconsumption method)consumption method)United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), New Delhi and Madhya PradeshQuantitative and qualitative study of the formation, role, effectivness and fit of the Technical Support Group in the decentralized district planning process in Madhya Pradesh.Recommendations on the basis of the same given to the State Planning Commission and UNICEF.NABARD Financial Services Limited (NABFINS), KarnatakaTransaction cost analysis (implicit and explicit) for SHGs in dealing with creditTransaction cost analysis (implicit and explicit) for SHGs in dealing with creditfacilities from different financial institutions.Agribusiness, Economic Enviornment and Policy,International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBA (Hons.) EconomicsEnglish, Hindi





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Shri Bhuvneshwari Mahila Ashram, UttarakhandWork and Livelihood Pattern of People in the region (a comparative study)Calculation of the average income of a household in the study area (usingconsumption method)National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)Devising logistic strategy for testing of PT milk samples for 'Dairy Unions' and State Devising logistic strategy for testing of PT milk samples for 'Dairy Unions' and State Livestock Development Boards' under National Dairy Plan.OMNIVORE, MumbaiSocial impact assessment of enterprises invested in by omnivore partnersAgribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBBSProject Investigator, Institute for Human Development (6 months)Project Investigator, Institute for Human Development (6 months)Project Supervisor, Smile foundation (4 months)English, Hindi

Sankalp Tripathi, 24

Saumya Arora, 25




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GraduationPost-GraduationLanguages Known

Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaIncome, expenditure, borrowing and saving pattern and its impact on households in the villageAssessing the market size for off season vegetables in KandhamalAnanya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd.New loan product development for servicing the needs of small businesscustomers and designing a suitable capacity building program for themcustomers and designing a suitable capacity building program for themYES BANK Ltd., MumbaiFinancial Inclusion: Study of the operations & processes of a BusinessCorrespondent (BC) and suggestions for relationship deepening with BC partner and scale up of YES LEAP.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, CSR, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementBBABBAMAEnglish, Hindi



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URMUL Seemant Samiti, RajasthanRural health scenario: Major health issues and expenditure on healthAwareness about birth registration and scenario of school drop-outsNational Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), New DelhiStudy of raw material procurement by cattle feed plants of dairy co-operatives in Study of raw material procurement by cattle feed plants of dairy co-operatives in Gujarat, comparative analysis of current system and e-procurement system of NSPOTFoundation for Ecological Security (FES), AnandImpact assessment of watershed implementation of NABARD funded project in Thasra block, GujaratAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementBDSEnglish, Hindi

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Shikha Dagar, 23

Shivaprasad Bachu, 25


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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshAnalysing the livelihood of women, sustainability through it, challenges faced and the ways to improve it in the two villages of Himachal Pradesh.Study on the economic activities of credit SHGs and their sustainability, based on which recommendations given for revival and empowerment of SHGs.Foundation for Ecological Security(FES), GujaratEnabling Block level planning in the context of 12th Five Year Plan with focus onEnabling Block level planning in the context of 12th Five Year Plan with focus onjudicious land and water usage by studying the rationale behind block levelplanning; planning machinery of PRIs and MGNREGA; composition, functions and purposes of bodies at the 3 levels.Centre for Micro-finance and Livelihood, Assam.Developing a comprehensive multi-agency livelihood intervention plan for3 years in Tripura by analysing the present livelihood options and undertakingstrategic planning exercise.strategic planning exercise.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, International Trade Theory,Product Policy & Marketing, CSR, Understanding NegotiationB Com. (Hons.)Financial Analyst, American Express India Pvt. Ltd. (12 months)English, Hindi



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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaUnderstanding rural consumer behavior through Subjective well-being frameworkRole of Rural Volunteer in village development (planning and implementation)The Timbaktu CollectiveStrategic marketing plan for Dharani Farming and Marketing cooperative (Product development, and its marketing plan, packaging aspects of the product)Omnivore Venture capitalists, MaharashtraOmnivore Venture capitalists, MaharashtraCreating framework using Subject well-being to define and understand theventure's Social value proposition and to segment the rural area to better target their venture's productsAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementBE (Electronics)Programmer, Infosys Ltd. (21 months)Programmer, Infosys Ltd. (21 months)English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada

Shruti Kapoor, 23

Shweta Singh, 24


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraExtensive study of health interventions in 'Bhavali' village of Maharashtra and its comparative analysis with health interventions in 'Sagwada' and 'Rajasar' villages of RajasthanSuggesting livelihood interventions for landless farmers in 'Bhavali' village ofMaharashtraCARE IndiaCARE IndiaImplementation of Kangaroo Mother Care at community level and analysis of health services in the primary health centers in Begusarai district of BiharWaterlife India Pvt Ltd., SecundrabadMarketing of drinking waterAgribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementB Sc. (Zoology)B Sc. (Zoology)English, Hindi


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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraTo study elementary education in rural Maharashtra (reasons for drop-outs, lowliteracy level & proposing solution for the same)To devise Livelihood Action Plan for displaced farmers in State dam construction activity, MaharashtraNational Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), DelhiTo study the core functional areas of Dairy Cooperative Societies and assess the To study the core functional areas of Dairy Cooperative Societies and assess the implementation of developmental schemesAmerican India Foundation (AIF), Andhra PradeshTo capture scholastic credentials of students (Class 6-10) in DE schools, give report on the trends and Edukit content review as well as developmentAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementB Sc. (Hons.) BotanyB Sc. (Hons.) BotanyEnglish, Hindi

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Siddharth Shankar, 25

Siddharth Shukla, 25


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Seva Mandir, RajasthanComparative study of implementation and impact of Health Interventions across three villages in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.Assessment of NABARD funded ‘Wadi Project’ and taken up by Seva Mandir in ‘Sagwara’ village, Udaipur.CARE IndiaAnalysing the scope of community based Kangaroo Mother Care,a cost effective Analysing the scope of community based Kangaroo Mother Care,a cost effective alternative to radiant warmers and incubators through a pilot study carried out in Begusarai, Bihar. The project was a part of BMGF funded mother programme-Integrated Family Health Initiative.Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB),GujaratTo understand and quantify the household level impacts of best per-forming Solar Powered Community Water Supply Systems(SPCWSS) in Gujarat's Tribal Villages.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Sales & Distribution Management,Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Sales & Distribution Management,Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Computer Science)English, Hindi


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharUnderstanding the functioning of Self Help Groups with focus on economic, social and political Empowerment of women who were part of SHG'sComparative Study of ZBNF Methods and Normal Methods of farming by planting tomato saplings and Study of Bank on Wheels model of UCO BankInternational Water Management Institute (IWMI), GujaratTo understand if conversion of existing Low Transmission (LT) network to HighTo understand if conversion of existing Low Transmission (LT) network to HighVoltage Distribution System (HVDS) and allotment of individual transformers to farmers is a worthwhile investment to improve the deteriorating rural power supply environment.Mapro Foods Private Limited, MaharashtraInbound operations and logistics of Fresh Strawberry to ensure continuous supply of strawberry from nearby 5-6 Talukas of Maharastra.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementB Tech. (Information Technology)Programmer Analyst, Cognizant Technologies Solutions (22 months)English, Hindi

Sneh Prabha, 24

Sonali Uppal, 23




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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshImpact assessment of NGO's interventions for women empowermentAssessment of people participation & their role in decision making in Gram Sabha/ panchayatNational Dairy Development Board (NDDB)Locating milk testing facility at suitable place and devising logistics strategy fortesting of milk samples for dairy unions and state livestock development boards.testing of milk samples for dairy unions and state livestock development boards.Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), MaharashtraIdentifying "Small and Prosperous Farmer Clusters" across different states andstudying the livelihood strategies used by them in an attempt to draw wider lessons.Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Supply Chain ManagementB Sc. (Hons.) AgricultureEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Maithili


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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandStudy the current education scenario in the villages of Uttarakhand with respect to RTE rules and provision.Study the alternative livelihood options available for the youth.Assess the scope of organic farming in the Chapar Village and to identify the people suffering from “LEUCORIA”.Center for Microfinance & Livelihood (CML) North-East, AssamCenter for Microfinance & Livelihood (CML) North-East, AssamSub-sector analysis of Eri Silk and developing operations manual for Grameen Silk Producers Company Limited (GSPCL), Chhayagaon, Kamrup (rural), Assam.BASIX India, Hyderabad, Andhra PradeshTo carry out the study on business process and documentation of participatory micro finance model–a form of livelihood finance.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBCAEnglish, Hindi, Punjabi

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Sulthan Jose, 28

Sumedha Hiraji, 22



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BAIF Development Research Foundation, MaharashtraTo suggest an intervention for financial inclusion through one of the micro-finance models.To identify various livelihood interventions and suggest a Livelihood Action Plan.Kudumbashree NRO, KeralaTo help Kudumbashree NRO plan and design appropriate capacity building for To help Kudumbashree NRO plan and design appropriate capacity building for the Community Resource Persons who will work with client states of NRO.Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) Rural Finance, Tamil Nadu.To map the time taken for various process and calculate costs (using Activity Based Costing) of KGFS insurance products.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Supply Chain Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementBBM (Finance)Process Executive, Deutsche Bank (31 months)Analyst, Goldman Sachs (20 months)English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, German




Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandFinancial InclusionTo try and understand the perceptions of local youth( education, migration etc.) and find out some livelihood options for local people especially womenAnanya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd.Designing Loan Product and Capacity Building Programme for the WomenEntrepreneurs in ‘The Missing Middle’ SegmentEntrepreneurs in ‘The Missing Middle’ SegmentYes Bank- Inclusion and Social banking DivisionFinancial Inclusion: Scaling Up Outreach and ImpactAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management, CSRB Com. (Hons.)English, Hindi, Punjabi

Sunakshi Agarwal, 23

Surabhi Gupta, 26


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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshUnderstanding the educational and occupational aspirations of girls in highersecondary school in and around the village of Kuthar. (H.P.)Analysis of economic and social impact of SHGs and recommendations for theirrevival and strengthening.Self Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action ( SRIJAN), RajasthanExploring potential for Scaling Up of ‘Soyabean Productivity EnhancementExploring potential for Scaling Up of ‘Soyabean Productivity EnhancementProgram’, a CSR initiative of BUNGE, to 100,000 farmers in Bundi district of RajasthanKancor Ingredients LimitedUnderstanding the oral care market of east India and assessing market entry and potential.Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management,Service Operation ManagementBA (Hons.) EconomicsBA (Hons.) EconomicsEnglish, Hindi, Bengali



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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharSocial and financial empowerment of women through SHGsZBNF, Study of jute cultivation, Poultry farming, Kitchen gardenSir Ratan Tata TrustFodder Management and sustainable dairy enterprise value chain throughsurveys and field visitsInfrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Social Inclusion GroupInfrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Social Inclusion GroupBusiness Plan for Fish Dhaba run by Fisher women Self Help GroupEnhancing livelihoods from Animal Husbandry in project catchment areaAgribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management,Understanding NegotiationB V Sc. & A H English, Hindi

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Surbhi Sood, 26

Sushant Bhatia, 25


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Seva Mandir, RajasthanThe social and economic impact of drinking water and sanitation facilities invillages of Udaipur district, RajasthanTo gauge effectiveness of the NABARD 'Wadi' project as a livelihood intervention in villages of Udaipur district, RajasthanConsortium for Dissemination of DEWATS (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Consortium for Dissemination of DEWATS (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems), BengaluruTo develop an Operations and Maintenance business model and service package of existing and new waste-water treatment plants and their sludge management in various cities of operationInfrastructure Leasing & Financial Services, MaharashtraTo establish viable operations and supportive systems for a SocialEntrepreneurship Project on Drinking Water in Aurangabad, MaharashtraEntrepreneurship Project on Drinking Water in Aurangabad, MaharashtraAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Electronics & Telecommunication)System Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited (27 months)Senior System Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited (4 months)English, Hindi





Shri Bhuvneshwari Mahila Ashram, UttarakhandAnalysis of Gossips around MNREGA and other government schemes in the village.Study the pattern of career choices,career awareness and career preparedness of the senior secondary students.International Water Management InstituteStudy the techno-economic and institutional feasibility of a solar power system Study the techno-economic and institutional feasibility of a solar power system where farmers install Solar Photovoltaic panels to operate an irrigation pump,and sell the surplus power,thus making farmers the power producers and reducinggovernment spending on subsidy.National Dairy Development Board(NDDB),GujaratComparative assessment of private and cooperative sector dairy operations incompetitive environment.Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Understanding NegotiationAgribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, CSR, Understanding NegotiationB Tech. (Biotechnology)Assistant Systems Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services,Chennai (21 months)English, Hindi, Punjabi

Swapnil Agarwal, 25

Swati Batra, 25


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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandAnalysing impact of Transport Services and Infrastructure on the lives of ruralcommunities in Uttarakhanda) Pine Needle–from threat to an economic opportunityb) Business potential of organic farmingc) Solve information dissemination issue in rural areas through ICT(cloud telephony)Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), New DelhiDigital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), New Delhia) Develop a live e-commerce portal using open source CMS for chanderi sarees and promote it through social media marketing.b) Collect 3000 weavers data using mobile phone based application and implement voice based information tool for capacity building of weavers.IFTRA Foods India Pvt. Ltd., MumbaiFeasibility study of setting up primary health care clinics in DubaiAgribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales &Distribution ManagementB Tech. (Chemical)Assistant Manager, Essar Energy Services Pvt. Ltd. (6 months)Educational Specialist (Analyst), Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd. (15 months)English, Hindi


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Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), OdishaUnderstanding eminence of “health” as a parameter of well being for the villagers of Damikia (Odisha) covering its infrastructure, indicators and constraints.A comprehensive study analysing history, causes, aftermath and copingmechanisms of alcoholism in Damikia (a tribal village of Odisha).Simpa Energy, Mathura, Uttar PradeshMarket scoping and analysis of un-electrified and under-electrified hamlets ofMarket scoping and analysis of un-electrified and under-electrified hamlets ofMathura using descriptive and quantitative research techniques along withproduct research.Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives(CINI), Jamshedpur - International Water Management Institute(IWMI)Identifying "Small and Prosperous Farmer Clusters" across different states and studying the livelihood strategies used by them in an attempt to draw widerlessons.lessons.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Service Operation ManagementB PharmacyEnglish, Hindi

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Swati Renduchintala, 25

Sweta Garg, 27


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URMUL Seemant Samiti, RajasthanAssess the impact of Rural Electrification on the quality of life,reason for gapbetween rural electrification and electric reliability and offer suggestions for itseffectivenessTo evaluate the universal birth indicators and school drop-out ratios and suggest solutions for its bettermentInternational Water Management InstituteInternational Water Management InstituteTo assess the impact of the Water Harvesting techniques on the local agrarian economies in Vidarbha, evaluate the change in productivity and cropping pattern in Wardha and comparative analysis of the water harvesting Saurashtra model with that of the Vidarbha model.YES Bank, Food and Agribusiness, MumbaiPlotting the Opportunity Matrix in Rice Mills in and around Hyderabad and Com-Plotting the Opportunity Matrix in Rice Mills in and around Hyderabad and Com-prehensive study of the functioning and funding requirements of two APMC Mandis in Hyderabad.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Understanding NegotiationBE (Industrial Engineering)Analyst, Wipro Technologies Ltd. (8 months)English, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi


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Himalayan Jan Kalyan Avam Bal Vikas Samiti (HIMJKAS), UttarakhandAnalysing impact of Transport Services and Infrastructure on the lives of rural peopleHelping organization members in Natural Resource Management and exploring livelihood opportunities for villagers through it.National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)Understanding Milk Procurement Practices of Organized Private Players under Understanding Milk Procurement Practices of Organized Private Players under Competitive Environment and studying various plausible factors responsible for the stalled growth of cooperatives.Invest India MicropensionPricing of prepaid pension productTaxation, Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, CSRB Com. (Hons.)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

Tanuj Sharma, 23

Tanvi Sehgal, 26


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Seva Mandir, RajasthanComparative Analysis of Government Schemes in the Promotion of Education at School Level in villages of Sagwara (Rajasthan) and Bari (Himachal Pradesh).To analyse and evaluate the WADI project of Seva Mandir in Sagwara (Udaipur) by Identification of key trends and giving suggestions to ensure betterimplementation of the project.Excellent Renewable Private LimitedExcellent Renewable Private LimitedDevelopment of inbound and outbound Marketing Plan and go-to-marketstrategy with articulation of marketing requirements to suggest product features and designing of a marketing campaign for demand generation and publicity of small sized Biogas Plants.South Asia Foundation, New DelhiFormation of single marketing entity & structured entrepreneurial social enter-Formation of single marketing entity & structured entrepreneurial social enter-prise of potters in Kumhaargram, identify groups for formation of SHG’s & devel-oping a marketing plan for them.Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, Sales & Distribution Management,Management of ChangeB Com.English, Hindi




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Seva Mandir, RajasthanAssessment of MGNREGA in Pareda village of Udaipur.Assessment of Wadi project carried out by Seva Mandir, funded by NABARD inUdaipur.Self-Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN), RajasthanExploring potential in Up Scaling of Soy Bean Productivity Enhancement (SoySamriddhi) Project by SRIJAN to include 100,000 farmers in Bundi district, RajasthanSamriddhi) Project by SRIJAN to include 100,000 farmers in Bundi district, RajasthanBanaskantha Dist. Cooperative Milk Producer's Union Limited, GujaratTo study & analyze the reasons for frequent fluctuation in milk procurement and wide range between milk procurement in peak & lean season.Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementB Tech. (Biotechnology)Program Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions (27 months)Program Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions (27 months)English, Hindi

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Tarana Agrawal, 24

Tonmoie Sarmah, 28


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Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharRural Markets: Study of various trade practices in the village and their relatedness with the markets of other villages and those in urban areasRCT to test Zero Budget Natural Farming; Analysis & Feasibility Study of Backyard Poultry & Backyard Kitchen Garden; Jute Cultivation: Value Chain Analysis in Amor and Baisi BlocksForest Department, Government of GujaratForest Department, Government of GujaratSustainable Livelihood Proposal for Biodiversity Conservation and RuralLivelihood Improvement Project in villages on the fringes of Wild Ass Sanctuary of LRK for four specific target groups: Agariya, Maaldhari, Fishermen and Landless LabourerBihar State Milk Co-Operative Federation Limited (COMFED), BiharImpact assessment:Price & Payment methods on procurement of milk inlean/ flush seasons; Strategies to attract non-member into Milk Coop;lean/ flush seasons; Strategies to attract non-member into Milk Coop;Rural/ Urban Marketing:Aseptic milk pouchAgribusiness, ICT for Development, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribu-tion Management, Supply Chain ManagementBBAEnglish, Hindi

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Dadhol Agriculture Service Cooperative Society Limited (DASCO), Himachal PradeshComparative study of villages in Bilaspur District Of Himachal Pradesh, to assess their drinking water and sanitation scenario.Identification & feasibility study of various Sources of Livelihood and Direct Benefit Transfer Pilot Project.Centre for Microfinance & Livelihood (CML), Guwahati, AssamSub-sector analysis of Eri Silk- value chain analysis and preparation of operations Sub-sector analysis of Eri Silk- value chain analysis and preparation of operations manual for GSPCL.Waterlife India Pvt.Limited, SecunderabadImpact Assessment of Drinking WaterAgribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution ManagementB Com.M Com. (Accountancy)M Com. (Accountancy)English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese

Utsav Agarwal, 26

Vaibhav Pandey, 25


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Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), KarnatakaQuantitative and qualitative analysis of the current state of drinking water andsanitation situation in the village and suggestion of ways to improve them.To gauge the perception of rural volunteer among villagers and the perception of rural volunteer for the organization.Rajiv Education and Employment Mission of Andhra Pradesh (REEMAP)Identify the gap between aspirations of unemployed youth and the employment Identify the gap between aspirations of unemployed youth and the employment opportunities available for the target segment and find out ways to bridge the gap through systemic efforts by the government.Bihar State Milk Co-Operative Federation Ltd. (COMFED)Critical analysis of Bihar State Milk Co-Operative Federation Limited's (COMFED) distribution network in Delhi vis-a-vis other leading brands.Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales Agribusiness, Economic Environment & Policy, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain ManagementBDSEnglish, Hindi, Punjabi, Marwari





Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), BiharStudy on Non Farm Livelihoods.Zero Budget Natural Farming method & Feasibility study of renewable energy products.Keggfarms Private Limited, HaryanaImpact of Kuroiler as an Income generation tool across rural India- appreciate the Impact of Kuroiler as an Income generation tool across rural India- appreciate the different models of Kuroiler engagement emerged in the field, to understand the impact that Kuroiler has made on the quality of life of the bottom of the pyramid households.NABARD Financial Services Limited., BengaluruAssessment of Business Potential in Madhya Pradesh.Agribusiness, ICT for Development, Sales & Distribution Management,Management of ChangeManagement of ChangeB Tech. (Computer Science)Systems Engineer, Infosys Limited (28 months)English, Hindi

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Vinay Kumar Srivastava, 22

Vishwas Mahendrakumar Virani, 22

FWS OrganisationFWS ThemeRACDIS OrganisationDIS ProjectMTS OrganisationMTS ProjectMTS ProjectElectives


Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), UttarakhandFinancial Inclusion in Kumaon Area and its ImpactStudying the Severity of Borne Diseases in the Area and Suggesting Remedies.Keggfarms Private LimitedImpact of Kuroiler as an income generation tool across rural India.Yes bank- Inclusion and Social Banking DivisionFinancial Inclusion: Scaling Up Outreach and ImpactFinancial Inclusion: Scaling Up Outreach and ImpactAgribusiness, International Trade Theory, Product Policy & Marketing, CSR,Service Operation ManagementB Tech. (Computer Science)English, Hindi





URMUL Seemant Samiti, RajasthanUnderstanding supply chain aspects in agricultural commodities, PDS in ruralsegment.To assess birth registration and school drop out status in the village.Sampark, Bengaluru, KarnatakaTo design credit worthiness assessment tool of individual clients of CBMFIs andprovide recommendations to improve micro credit operations of CBMFIs.provide recommendations to improve micro credit operations of CBMFIs.Vistaar Financial Services LimitedBusiness potential evaluation & analyzing financial requirement of key microenterprises.Taxation, Agribusiness, International Trade Theory, CSRBBAEnglish, Hindi, Gujarati

Yathartha Dave, 22

Yogesh Mishra, 28



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NM Sadguru Water and Development Foundation (NMSWDF), GujaratUnderstanding the dynamics and impacts of relations between the rural elite and the NGOImpact assessment of Trellis farming intervention in the villageFoundation for Ecological Security (FES), GujaratUnderstanding the planning process in two states in context of the twelfth FYP Understanding the planning process in two states in context of the twelfth FYP and suggesting measures to enable block level planning for judicious land and water useInternational Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), GujaratWelfare impacts of best performing Solar Powered Community Water SupplySystems in Gujarat's tribal villagesAgribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Agribusiness, Sales & Distribution Management, Management of Change, Supply Chain ManagementBE (Electronics)English, Hindi, Gujarati


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Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI), Himachal PradeshStudy of financial services, their delivery mechanism and consumption pattern in Bandh village (Himachal Pradesh)Study the changing culture in villages of Himachal and contribution ofinternational volunteers in this changeValsad District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited , GujaratTo develop implementable marketing plan for the new product of Vasudhara To develop implementable marketing plan for the new product of Vasudhara Dairy – Ghee in 200 ml. pack (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning & Marketing mix: Product, Pricing, Distribution, & Promotion strategy for new product)Kancor Ingredients Limited, KeralaMapping value chain, identifying players and their positioning, understanding space for naturals in Oral Care products.Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Agribusiness, Product Policy & Marketing, Sales & Distribution Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Operation ManagementB F Tech. (Apparel Production)Jr. Lead (Contents development & Quality Assurance), Apparel Export Promotion Council,Gurgaon (Sponsored by Ministry of textiles ,GOI) (15 months)Industrial Engineer, Blackberrys ,Gurgaon (9 months)Industrial Engineer, Banswara Garments Ltd. ,Daman (14 months)English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

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Prof. Rakesh Saxena Alpesh MacwanPlacement Co-ordinator Placement OfficeInstitute of Rural Management, Anand Institute of Rural Management, AnandP.O. Box no. 60, Anand – 388001, Gujarat P.O. Box no. 60, Anand – 388001, GujaratPhone: (O) 02692 – 221622, 260181, 261502 Phone: (O) 02692 - 221699Fax: 02692 – 260188 Fax: 02692 - 260188Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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