DR. SUBODH KUMAR BISHNOI

Residence: ** A, M/s. Beniwal Bros., New Additional Mandi, Sirsa,

Haryana-125055. INDIA

Office: Wing -13 E, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur,

Ahmedabad, Gujarat- 380015. INDIA.

Phone: +91-942**-*****, E- mail: ik17ry@r.postjobfree.com ik17ry@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To work in an environment where I am given a chance to take up new challenges and build upon my knowledge base, while contributing to the organization to the best of my abilities.

Professional Experience

Nov’2007 – Till Date Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

Dec’2006 – Nov’2007 Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR),

Dec’2003 – Nov’2006 Department of Environmental Science and Forests, Government of India

Dec’ 97- March 99 and Feb’03- Dec’03 SRISTI and Future group

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

S. No. Degree University Main Courses Thesis topic Passing Year Percentage/ OGPA

1. MBA (Marketing) MDS University, Rohtak (Haryana) Business Management, International Marketing etc. Trading of Onion through Spot Exchange in Punjab for Proposed Modern Wholesale Market at Nashik (Maharashtra). 2012 Have received provisional pass certificate till now.

2. PhD CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana) Stress Physio. Seed Physio. Enzymo., Statistic, Agro Meteorology etc. Physiological and biochemical investigations on boron toxicity under salt stress and its alleviation by Calcium in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) 2003 3.51/ 4.00,

3. MSc (Agri.) Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) PWR, Mineral Nutrition, Soil Science, Agronomy, Plant Pathology etc. Seed and Stress physiological aspects of some soil salinity Bioremediating plants species 1998 3.53/ 4.00

4. B Sc (Agri.) MDS University, Ajmer (Rajasthan) Agronomy, Soil Science, P Pathology, LSP, Ex. Education, Agric. Economics, etc. 1992 64.66%

Projects

Client 1 Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad & European Union

Project Title Project Manager of ‘Soil, Plant, Animal and Human health’ project and

‘MAI-TAI’ and ‘ANTINOMOS’ Project For Crop Production, Water and Sanitation in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Role/Responsibilities Worked as ‘Agricultural Scientist’¬ major responsibility was

• Am responsible for soil and plant micronutrient parameter analysis, crop cycle, crop sowing, fertilizer application, pest and disease control, review of the available literature on the contribution of different nutrients derived from various foods [crops and crop varieties, livestock breeds and their products] and their role in causing or exacerbating or suppressing the adverse effects on health, to develop protocol for measuring soil, crop and human health parameters such that the relationship can be established in a statistically significant manner, etc.

• Organize various training courses and workshops for farmers, policy makers, managers.

• Crop varietal trials both with Gujarat Vidyapith - Ahmedabad and Anand Agricultural University, Anand at various research station and KVK’s.

Client 2 Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi

Project Title Micronutrient deficiency in legumes and its effects on roots

Role/Responsibilities • Data collection, Data interpretation and report preparation and presentation

Client 3 Department of Environmental Science and Forests, Government of India

Project Title ‘Effects of biotic and abiotic stress on different crops’

Role/Responsibilities Worked as ‘Research Fellow’¬ major responsibility was

• Worked on different crops and studied the effect of biotic and biotic stress.

• Data collection, Data interpretation and report preparation and presentation

Client 4 International Organic Society

Project Title Organic Farming and marketing

Role/Responsibilities • Organic crop production and marketing

• Data collection, Data interpretation and report preparation and presentation

Working as an Agricultural Scientist at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad [since November 2007] with Prof Anil Gupta. Have gained professional experience in teaching Agricultural Systems and Management, policy development, project co-ordination and advisory service/technical assistance delivery.

Nearly 10 years of experience in progressive roles in the diverse areas of Marketing, Business and New Product Development, Project Management, Teaching and Research, chiefly in Agriculture and Rural Development sectors.

A keen planner and implementer with deftness in effectuating strategies and leading business development from institutional & private sector organisations.

Highly skilled in conducting need based research, which is based on real-time requirements. Played a critical role in driving the development of a new product line that catered to rural and urban market needs during the present tenure.

An impressive communicator with honed coordination, team building, negotiation, presentation, convincing and analytical skills. Ability to think out-of-the-box and contribute ideas towards achieving business excellence.

Deft in end to end project management activities right from conceptualisation to implementation, as per specified budgetary, cost and time parameters. Hands on experience in streamlining project management processes for the agricultural domain.

As a project manager of ‘Soil, Plant, Animal and Human health’ project, together with my team I am responsible for soil and plant micronutrient parameter analysis such as crop cycle, crop sowing, fertilizer application, pest and disease control, review of the available literature on the contribution of different nutrients derived from various foods [crops and crop varieties, livestock breeds and their products] and their role in causing or exacerbating or suppressing the adverse effects on health, to develop protocol for measuring soil, crop and human health parameters such that the relationship can be established in a statistically significant manner, etc.

Coordinate with SRISTI for providing technical help to the farmers of North-Western region of India i.e. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Maharashtra for organic crop/vegetables production and the Marketing of Organic Crop/vegetables Products. Organizing fairs like ‘Food Festival’ (i.e. Satvik) for the promotion and marketing of organic products. Work in co-ordination with SRISTI to strengthen the creativity of grassroots inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs engaged in conserving biodiversity and developing eco-friendly solutions to local farmers’ problems and provide advisory services regarding strategies like the use of crop residues for animal feeding, recycling of manure, composting of organic waste, etc.

Production and marketing of organic food products under brand name of SRISTI.

Assisted local farmers to add value to their commodities through good commodity management practices thus promoting sale and increasing income.

Practising and advising farmer crop cycle adaptation according to climate change.

Environmental Management

* Socio-environmental baseline studies, impact assessments, management plans and reviews.

* Field monitoring, data collection and processing.

* Water quality studies, water resource and agriculture management and planning.

* Technical reviews and assistance for capacity development.

* Organize various training courses and workshops for farmers.

Co-share teaching the Course CINE (Understanding Creativity, Innovation, knowledge Networks and Entrepreneurship) for PGP and SMIPR (Strategic Management of Intellectual Property Rights) for PGP ABM and the course “Globalising and Resurgent India through Innovative Transformation (GRIIT)” with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Functional Expertise

Agronomy / Farm Management

Cultivating crops under dry-land, rain-fed and wasteland conditions; and also Medicinal and Aromatic plants on cultivable wastelands.

Managing the development of Crop Cafeteria and college farm.

Leading the development of location specific plans (crops, varieties, inputs, management practices, etc.) for conducting varietal verification trials/ field trials (bio-efficacy) by Agricultural Universities, State Department of Agriculture, KVKs, etc.

Ensuring quality seed production for tribal, backward and hilly area crops.

Delivering front line demonstrations for producing improved varieties of crops. Ensuring efficacy of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, etc.

Coordinating and monitoring multi-disciplinary mega projects in the field of agriculture/ crop management.

Preparing project reports, articles, research papers, training manuals, etc.

Rural Development

Training and skill development of rural people for adoption of organic farming practices for higher returns of quality produce; better environment, improved soil health and ultimately excellent living conditions in 1000 hectares each of fruits and vegetables involving over 3000 farmers.

Working with NGO for feasibility study for entrepreneurial network in the rural area for better livelihood and employment generation.

Implementation of mega project in the tribal, backward and hilly areas (20 states and 52 centres) on household food and nutritional security.

Working on Plant-based health care system for effective health care of rural people and development of enterprises in rural areas.

Working out the best crop combinations as part of post–graduate research work for higher yield, better returns as well as food and nutritional security.

Research and Development

Managing suitability of crops (best combination) under dryland conditions with limited irrigation (water-use efficiency, yield and economics); and also maize varieties & several other crops under rain-fed conditions.

Leading the introduction of intercropping (for the first time) for medicinal and aromatic plants.

Setting protocols for post-harvest processing and value addition of medicinal and aromatic plants.

Key responsibilities handled

• Co-ordinating the project “A framework for emergence, evolution and effective dissemination and utilization of innovations at the grassroots level”, a joint research project between India, China, Brazil and South Africa with active cooperation of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) [research proposal accepted, field work expected to commence soon].

• Worked on the project “Creative Communities for Sustainable Lifestyles” where an attempt was made to scout and document individuals/groups of individuals/communities initiating or leading a sustainable lifestyle in urban environments in India.

• Working on policy related issues at national and international level for the benefit of farmers.

• Successfully organized one week training courses for farmers related to eco-friendly farming techniques, integrated pest management and post-harvesting techniques, and innovation systems on good farming practices in Sept. 2010 and May 2011.

• Worked on the project “Village Knowledge Management System”, an analysis of the alarming rate of farmer’s suicide in recent years, identifying its causes, consequences, and development of prevention policies and farmer support systems.

• Review of indigenous knowledge/practices for water supply and sanitation in India and other developing countries like Brazil, China, Ghana, Egypt, etc. The project is funded by the European Union and also involves studying and analyzing the role of various organizations (Governmental and Non Governmental) in providing safe and adequate water to people in the ‘MAI-TAI’ (Managing water scarcity: Intelligent Tools And cooperative strategies) and ‘ANTINOMOS’ (A knowledge Network for solving real-life water problems in developing countries: Bridging contrasts) for Water and Agriculture Management and Sanitation projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan funded by European Union. .

• Successfully organized three days workshop from July 17 - 19, 2010. “Harnessing Intellectual Property for Strategic Competitive and Collaborative Advantage”

• Successfully organized a “National Policy Workshop on Wildlife-Livestock Interface in National Parks in India” involving renowned researchers, forest officials and policy makers from across India.

• Organised workshops on “Inventors of India 2008 and in 2009”.The basic focus of the workshop were to create widespread awareness among the grassroot inventors towards incubation and entrepreneurship. One of the objectives is to establish a collegial platform for learning and collaboration among various stakeholders including inventors, innovators, and managers of incubators, individual investors, venture capitalists, and policy makers.

• Successfully organized and participated in a ten day long Shodhyatra (a knowledge walk organized by SRISTI to unravel the creativity and innovative spirit of people) in rural West Bengal and Jharkhand (Dec.23, 2007, Jan. 03, 2008 and Dec 2010).

Computer skills

Work experience in MS Office.

Statistical packages like SPSS and AGRES.

Language Skills

Good communication skills in English, Hindi and Punjabi

Working knowledge of French

Strengths:

Effective communicator with demonstrated Interpersonal skills

Quick Learner and Adaptive to new environments

Team Player

Expertise in:

Crop Varietal Trials and Quality control in production

Natural resource Management.

Organic Farming and marketing of its products.

Strawberry cultivation- Have set up strawberry farm independently.

Intellectual Property Right

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

o Attended Two months Training of ‘Agri-Clinics and Agri- Business Management’ by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

o Attended a one-month Training in “General Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture” conducted by ‘Centre for Research and Application in Plant tissue Culture’, Deptt. Of Science and Technology, Govt. of Haryana.

o Attended WUEMED training course on “Integrated approaches to improve drought tolerance in crops” from June 5-10, 2006 organised by Department of Agro-environmental Science and Technology, University of Bologna, Italy.

ACHIEVEMENTS

o Awarded merit scholarship given by University during M.Sc. & Ph.D.

o ‘National Eligibility Test for Lectureship’ (NET) Examination passed in December 1999.

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

o Attended WUEMED training course on “Integrated approaches to improve drought tolerance in crops” from June 5-10, 2006 organised by Department of Agro-environmental Science and Technology, University of Bologna, Italy.

o ANTINOMOS (A knowledge Network for solving real-life water problems in developing countries: Bridging contrasts) Project report presented in Bari (Italy) from November 25th to 27th, 2009.

o Attended Conference on “Sustainable Water Management in Developing and Transition Countries” (15th-18th September 2010). Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro - Sindh, Pakistan.

PUBLICATIONS

Available on request.

REFERENCES:

• Prof Anil K Gupta, Centre for Agri-business Management, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India-380015. Mob. No. 0091 982-***-****. E-mail: ik17ry@r.postjobfree.com

• Prof. C.L. Goswami (retd.), Ex HOD Department of Plant Physiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (India).-125001. Mobile: +919*********.

• Mr. R.K. Sama, Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Director, SIRD) Water and Sanitation Management Organisation, 3rd Floor, Jal-sewa Bhavan, Sector 10-A, Gandhinagar - 382 010 Gujarat, INDIA, Mob. No.-0091 997-***-****. E-mail: ik17ry@r.postjobfree.com

Dated: 21st June, 2012

Place: Ahmedabad (India) (Subodh Kumar Bishnoi)

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