I am an Agricultural Engineer (Pantnagar Agriculture University) and Postgraduate in Rural Management (IRMA, Anand) with 40+ years dedicated to advancing India’s agribusiness, rural development, and social enterprise. My work spans leadership, advisory, and board roles across not-for-profits, startups, corporates, and social enterprises—driving transformation and measurable outcomes at scale. My leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that agriculture and rural enterprise are engines for inclusive growth, sustainability, and climate resilience. I champion models that empower communities, foster innovation, and bridge the gap between grassroots realities and global opportunities. I combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, building high-performing teams and robust ecosystems for long-term impact. Current Role: Advisor, ISAP India Foundation: Guiding sectoral transformation, capacity building, and scalable models for farmers, FPOs, and rural entrepreneurs. Recent Leadership: CEO & Board Director, ISAP India Foundation: Scaled impact across capacity building, market linkages, and enterprise incubation. CEO, FIFA: Strengthened aggregation, market access, and capacity for farmer producer organizations. Corporate Experience: Reliance Retail: Led national sourcing and state operations, optimizing procurement and logistics of select products for 800+ stores pan India. Pepsi & Cream Bell: Oversaw business expansion, supply chain, and market development. Dalmia Industries/Herbal Specialities: Led units focused on innovative milk-based and herbal products. NDDB: Began career in village-level cooperatives, plant operations, and sales, contributing to brands like Mother Dairy. Expertise: Enterprise 4 Impact models for SHGs, FPOs, MSMEs, and startups Climate-smart agriculture, carbon farming, and women’s empowerment Market linkages, technology transfer, and digital agriculture Strategic partnerships with government, industry, and international agencies Capacity building for rural youth and women entrepreneurs The team has empowered thousands of farmers and rural entrepreneurs, pioneered FPO aggregation and digital agriculture, championed women’s leadership, and advanced climate resilience. I am passionate about scaling innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Let’s connect to drive meaningful change in agri-enterprise, rural transformation, and social innovation.