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Parthasarathi Sengupta

SAILABAS, GHOSHPARA

POST – MAHESHTALA

SOUTH 24 PARGANAS

KOLKATA – 700141

WEST BENGAL, INDIA

(91-033-********

072********

adz7zf@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Position as a Senior-level Consulting / Mangerial assignments in the field of Agriculture in its entirety. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

High performing operations-management skills and expertise in diversified Agri- Horticultural Business.

In-depth knowledge in cultivation process of Agri-Horticultural produces, Organic Farming, Landscape Gardening, Fertilizer management and Pest control methods.

Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmark performance against key operational targets.

Skilled in computer and software application.

Possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Over twenty two years of practical experience, proven success and track records of delivering optimal results to Commercial Agriculture Sectors through Novelty Research Work and yield measurable outcomes :

Operational improvements

Reduced tactical-planning cycle time

Reduced product-development time

Cost reduction through

improved process performance

Productivity gains

Revenue growth

RESUME

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Planning / Execution

Operational Process Analysis

Strategic Planning and Leadership

Productivity and Efficiency Improvements

Customer Satisfaction

Research and Analysis

Training and Leadership Development

Workshops / Coursework Development

On-the-job Training Programmes

Creating Ideas

Imagining Solutions

Performance Management

Continuous Improvement of Operational

Process / Standards

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Total Quality Management

Problem solving and decision making

Budget Analysis

Sales Forecasting

Cost Analysis

Revenue Goal / Growth attainment

Techno-Financial Data Analysis and

Plan Development

Financial Statement

P&L Management

Agriculture Law and Tax Management

Agricultural Finance and Banking

Planning and Deployment of

Operational Assets

Operating Infrastructure

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

# Consultant To Keona Organic LLP, Pune, Maharastra, India, 2016 to 2017.

Responsible for providing Consultation and Training on Organic Production System - Farm Management, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management, Plant Protection.

Research and Analysis on The Economics and Marketing of Organic Produce – Economics of Production, Precision Farming, Strategic Planning, Marketing Research Task, Financial Analysis, Production and Sales Forecasting.

On- the- job training programmes for Documentation and Documentation control – Development of Internal Control System, Formats for Documentation and its management process, Farm inspection and Certification Procedures, Quality Management of Certification Body, Procedures of Inspections and Organic Critical Control Points at different stages, Risk assessment.

Formulation of Biodynamic, Botanical and Organic novelty methods for Plant Protection, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management location wise without compromising the product’s integrity and certification norms. 3

As Managing Partner of “Ananda Bhawan”, a purely commercial Agri-Horticultural organization own, operate and function as Senior Organization Consultant for improving individual and organizational performance, West Bengal, India, 1995 to 2015. Clients and Projects:

#The Britannia Engineering Ltd. (A West Bengal Government Undertaking Company), West Bengal, India, 2015.

Assigned by Managing Director for Design, Develope and Implement the Organic Tea Farming as a Consultant in West Bengal.

Responsible for the Organic Farming System Management, Standardization, R&D work jointly with Govt. of West Bengal and IIT, Kharagpur.

#The Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Company Ltd. ( A West Bengal Government Company), West Bengal, India, 2012 to 2014.

Assigned by Managing Director as Consultant for Landscape Gardening Work in Mini-Township Projects in Orissa and West Bengal.

Responsible for preparing the Detailed Project Report and directives on implementing process.

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#The Reserve Bank Of India, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2009 to 2011.

Served initially as a channel partner of Reliance Industry Ltd. For Retail Fruits and Vegetables requirement and then operated independently as per Reliance’s consent and direction due to the ban on Reliance Industry for APMC Licence for Agriculture Retail Business in this state.

Successfully aligned business planning and Tecno-Financial process with performance improvement and business risk management activities.

Developed and delivered forecasting and budgeting tools and processes, managed corporate finance and banking including revenue forecast, technical research analyzed procedures, systems and materials management, human resource management, workload and scheduling requirements as well as operational requirements to ensure center performance goals were exceeded.

Identified market opportunity, assembled leadership and production teams, secured capital investment and built business / financial infrastructure.

Ensured average 37 percent increase in revenue growth, 25 percent increase in business profit and nearly 75 percent improvement in operational management in mature market.

Very successfully conducted on-the-job Training Programmes to the Techno- operational and Financial Management Team on Agri-Retail Business Management. 5

#Bengal Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., A Government Of West Bengal Hospital Project In PPP Model, Burdwan, West Bengal, India, 2009 to 2010.

Created Landscape Gardening design plan, performed all aspects of garden installation, including planting, hardscaping, irrigation along with the task of preparing, submitting and negotiating budget need with the client’s management team.

#Reliance Industries Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2007 to 2010.

Handled the task of preparing a detailed analysis on the impact of Corporate Investment in Agri-Retail Business in West Bengal in favour of Reliance showing the statistical logic against the socio-political oppositions who had to accept defeat in many a debate and media platforms. Also provided conflict-resolution facilitation for meetings with different departments of Government of West Bengal.

Provided well formulated confidential action plan for launching ‘ Reliance’s Agri- Retail Business in West Bengal ‘ directly to the President of Reliance Industries Ltd. of India.

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Contributed the Research and Development team in designing and developing software tools for determining complete cost and selling margin of Agriculture produces (Fruits & Vegetables) under the different segments of the Agriculture Marketing System chain of West Bengal - from Farmer’s to ultimate Consumer’s level.

Played important role in several corporate initiatives that significantly increased Reliance’s Agri-Retail business base in West Bengal.

Designed and developed the Techno-financial and Operational business strategies for Retail and Wholesale Banana Business with the following responsibilities :

Providing technical input to

grower’s level

Determining cost of Farm

produce by inventing

software format through

extensive R&D

Benchmarking the ripening

process

Quality Control

Led vendor negotiations

Introduced computerized software

format for managing all sorts of

budgeting, forecasting, loss control

checking methods, expense

management ideal for Operational

and Administrative Financial

Management

Teamed with product development

to integrate customer data into new

products that increased revenue and

customer satisfaction

Designed and implemented Techno-

commercial learning modules for

Training jointly with Higher

Management Team

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Co-developed and implemented sales / marketing strategy for Agri-Retail B2B Model.

#Martina Bio-Genics Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2006 to 2007.

Designed and implemented fusion of Indian traditional art and that of Scotland in Landscape Horticulture Work.

Responsible for handling all activities pertinent to the Farm (Financial & Administrative) as well as monitoring and reviewing Agri-Horticultural Management process like selection of plants appropriate for the locality, exposure, aspect, soil and landscaping concept’s demand, fertilizing, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, transplantation of full grown shrubs and trees etc.

Delivered legal guidance to the client for enjoying Agricultural Income Tax benefit.

Performed all aspects of hardscape designs relating to this innovative concept of Landscape Gardening work.

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#Indian Railways – Eastern, South Eastern and North Frontier Divisions, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, India, 2005 to 2008.

Provided well formulated plans for commercial planting process (Biofuel and others) and successfully implemented the task as per Planning Commission of India’s guideline on this programme as National Energy Mission on Indian Railway’s target land of 400000 hectare.

Directed development and implementation of operations improvements and change - technical strategy for R&D division resulting nil mortality rate of scheduled planting programmes during the Demonstration Project Period and enabled South Eastern Railway’s Bokaro Division to achieve Presidential Award in 2008.

Handled the task of Cost and Budget Analysis, Tendering process assistance, Administrative correspondences with Railway Authority, Banking, On the Job Training and leadership development.

Was responsible for evaluating the performance of Administrative and Financial team of the Firm.

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#Indian Railways – Eastern Railways, West Bengal, India, 2000 to 2005.

Performed a wide range of Horticultural tasks - particularly creating landscape and hardscape design plans, making technical guidelines on the plant propagation principles and methods, soil and pot mixture preparation, usage of growth regulators in different stages of rearing, water and irrigation system management for different Horticultural species, Floriculture, Turfing, Fertilizer and pest management etc.

Designed and delivered training programmes to tainee Horticulturists and associates.

Budget Analysis, P&L responsibilities.

#Mr. Green Nursery, Dubai & Pakistan, 2003 to 2008.

Was responsible for implementing the total export oriented marketing project work for ornamental Horticulture - from technical to financial aspects of Export Management.

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Provided strategic direction and implemented strategic planning process enabling

‘voice-of-customer’ data to be translated into product and service requirements, thereby reducing planning time by 50 percent and significantly improving customer satisfaction.

Applied innovative technology for safe dispatch of delicate live and fresh Horticultural produces.

#Sunsam Properties Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2002 to 2003.

Created landscape and hardscape design plans for an urban HIG residential complex.

Handled the task of monitoring and reviewing all sorts of garden installation including hardscaping, irrigation and planting.

Was responsible for evaluating the performance of Administrative and Financial Team through on the job training programmes.

Introduced the concept of “Fusion” for the first time in India (may be for the first time in the world) in Landscape Gardening Project. 11

#Eldrim, Bangladesh, 2002 to 2003.

Successfully aligned business planning and operational process on setting up Horticulture Nursery Business Unit, Major Fruit Crop Orchards in Bangladesh.

Did Evaluation of Export-oriented Marketing Project for ornamental and floricultural plants for Bangladesh Client’s office to its Middle East Business Partner.

Delivered training to Bangladesh Government and Defence Officials on ‘Practical Horticulture & Nursery Management’ on behalf of the client.

Organized total business representation for the client in National Agriculture Fair of Bangladesh with novelty plant species.

Handled the overall Export Business Management.

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), Bangladesh, 2000 to 2001.

Supported the Rural Development Programme strategies / objectives by delivering technical inputs on Agriculture in its entirety, exporting of planting materials to the tune of nearly US$ 140000, Nursery Establishment and Maintenance Demonstration, Field demo on Breeding and Greenhouse cultivation. 12

#ITC Hotels Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2000.

Handled the task of supplying full grown Trees and Shrubs and successfully transplanted with nil mortality rate.

Initiated own method of transplanting for this job to accomplish beyond the guidelines of the Western Consultancy Firm of this authority due to the geographical variation.

#British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2000.

Overall responsibility had undertaken in technical and financial management of Landscape Gardening Project.

#Science City, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1999 to 2004.

Performed a wide range of Horticultural tasks - particularly creating landscape and hardscape design plans, making technical guidelines on the plant propagation principles and methods, soil and pot mixture preparation, usage of growth regulators in different stages of rearing, water and irrigation system management for different Horticultural species, Floriculture, Turfing, Fertilizer and pest management etc.

Provided ongoing operational process analysis, mitigated scope-creep, communicated project status, identified and resolved operational issues and constraints. 13

#Indo American Hybrid Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1999.

Was responsible for procurement of 250000 number of Mango plants of specific varieties which were newly developed by Hybridizers of specific Research Institution for supplying within a fixed dispatch schedule.

Assigned the tasks of preparing, submitting and discussing budget need with client’s management team.

Handled the tasks of checking and approving purchase orders related to this transaction.

#Ordnance Factory Board, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1998 to 2000.

Directed the task of Floral decoration, Horticulture maintenance programme.

#Indian Institute Of Management, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1997 to 2002.

Implemented Restoration Landscaping techniques and aligned Horticulture Maintenance System successfully with the knowledge of ensuing research and sense of Applied Agricultural Science. The Project area was more than 100 Acres of land. 14

#H.S.B.C., Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1997 to 2004.

Performed all aspects of Horticultural Beautification works including budget scheduling. customer service and team co-ordination.

#Maheshtala Municipality, West Bengal, India, 1997 to 2000.

Provided leadership in the Urban Township Horticultural Work.

Co-ordinated with 32 Councilors ( As it is the biggest Municipal Corporation in the state ) and also with the members of World Health Organization regarding the Social Forestry and Horticulture works.

#Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation ( C. E. S. C ), Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1997 to 2000.

Complete operations management for task of total Agri-Horticultural work for this Thermal Power Generating Project on 325 Acres of land. 15

Performed Environment Impact Assessment in accordance with Ministry of Environment and Forests and preparation of reports according to the guidelines, Forest related matters, Pollution Control Board (Central and State) matters and studies.

Launching cultivation programme on Fly-ash.

Was responsible for selection of native plants appropriate for their locality, exposure, aspect, soil and project’s demand.

Track and oversee all aspects of business, including estimation, purchasing, personnel, equipment management, job coordination, customer service and bookkeeping.

Implemented rainwater harvesting process very successfully.

Organized the Horticulture Programme in its entirety.

#Golden Rule Dahlia Farm, Ohio, U.S.A, 1997 to 1998.

For the first time from India Tubers of Dahlias raised from Planned Cross Pollination Method (Invented by Late Swami Vinayanada, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and former Expert Member to the Horticulture Expert Committee, Government of India) were exported as per the strict guidelines of USA Government under the direct supervision of this applicant in respect of export management, quality control, market intelligence and production training. 16

#Ananda Bhawan, West Bengal, India, 1992 to 1997.

Started as Operation Manager of the Nursery Division.

Under the guidance of Late Swami Vinayanada learnt the art of different Agri- Horticultural Plant Management techniques practically - from bud grafting to cross pollination process, from soil management to organic cultivation protocol, from integrated pest management to preventive maintenance management of plant.

Novelty work in standardization of stagewise N,P,K application as (a) 19-19-19+1 MgO+Te(H) (b) 0-52-34 (c) 13-0-46 (d) 0-0-50+18S for Healthy Vegetative Growth, Profuse Flowering and Fruit Setting, Fruit Development and Sizing and Fruit Maturity, Colour and Sugar Development respectively.

Standardization of Organic Fetilizer with bacteria culture which works synergistically with local bacteria to increase soil conservation and fertility as formulated by Late Swami Vinayanada.

Application of plant hormones and research on the change of chromosomes for breeding projects with species plants.

Green-House cultivation.

Arts of making medicinal plantation and traditional Indian medicine based on Herbs.

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Application of different types of Composting technology in both Urban and Rural Areas.

Composite Farming.

Learnt the method of On-the-job Training and lead a team towards optimum perfection.

Special Recognition :

Empanelled by The Royal Horticultural Society, U.K. as the specialist breeder (1996)

Invitation for speech on the process of acclimatizing species at International Festival of Orchids, Arunachal Pradesh, India (1998)

Delivered Training Programme to Bangladesh (2001).

Member, Technology Transfer Sub-committee, Forum Of Scientists, Engineers & Technologists, a core support organization under Department of Science & Technology, Government Of India (2003).

Nomination for the Environment Excellent Award by The Pollution Control Board of West Bengal Government, India (2007).

Correction and determination of the laws and by-laws of Agricultural Finance, Taxing and its application (2007-2010), India.

Technical, Financial and Socio-political analysis on the impact of Corporate Investment in Agriculture Sector and guidelines for the Government (2008), India. 18

Published Research Articles :

“ Krishi – O - Baro punji “ ( Corporate Investment in Agriculture Sector ) - A detailed analysis on the impact of Corporate investment in Agri-Retail Business. / Published in Bengali in the monthly magazine named “Dakshiner Varanda” in February, 2008 issue. This article in later period translated and published all over India in many a newspaper. It can be said that this is the first researched paper on this subject published in India and become the matter of National Interest and debate till date.

“ Phal niye jato Katha “ ( All about Pomology ) - A research paper on the Fruit cultivation published in Bengali and in Bahgladesh in 2003. Was followed by the Defence Academy and Research Scholars of Bangladesh for Social Forestry Programme.

“ Medicinal Plant Project Report “ - In English and was adopted by Indian Railways in 2003 and in 2015 ‘The Medicinal Plant Cultivation Programme’ of Government of West Bengal has accepted it as an important reference for their Project Committee.

“ Soilless Flowerpot Dahlia : Method and Experience “ ( In English ) - About the art, science and process of soilless cultivation. Published in 1995 in “Dahlia Society Of India’s Annual Journal” where world famous Horticulturists like Mr. Alan A Fisher (U.S.A), Mr. Harold Miller (U.S.A), Gerald G. Weland (U.S.A), Mr. John Dvorak (Czechoslovakia), Dr. D. G. Rowlands (England), Late Swami Vinayananda

(India) were the notable writers.

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“ Dahlia Imperialis in the Plains “ ( In English ) - About a successful Research Work on the acclimatization of a species of -15 c to +35ºc for the first time in the world and its detailing. Published in DSI Journal 1996.

“ Planned Self Pollination “ ( In English ) - About an amazing Research Work on potential self pollinating cultivars, the success story and method. Published in DSI Journal 1997.

“ Sheeter Phool “ ( Winter Flowers ) - Published in Manorama, the Bengali version of Tamil Magazine in November, 1998 issue. This is about the easy art of cultivation of different winter flowers variety. The article was in Bengali language.

“ Maati chaara golap chaash “ ( Soilless Rose Culture ) - Manorama, January 1999.

“ Chaader Bagan “ ( Rooftop Garden ) - Manorama, March 1999. About the roof- top garden formation with special emphasis on small space kitchen garden. PERSONAL DETAILS

SEX - Male

MARITAL STATUS - Married

DATE OF BIRTH - August 28th, 1968

RELIGION - Hinduism

HOBBIES - Agricultural Research Work, Creative Writings, Agricultural Techno-Financial Software Programming, Petting animals, Photography, Music particularly Classical and semi- classical typed, Meditation, Teaching.

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Education :

Completed School Final (10th Standard) in First Division in 1984.

Completed Higher Secondary (10+2) with Bengali, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in 1987.

Bachelor of Arts with English Literature from Calcutta University, India in 1990.

Diploma in Agri-Business Management from Annamalai University, India (NAAC’s A Graded). Passed in 2015 December in First Class.

Certificate in Organic Farming from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India

( A course conducted jointly by Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, National Programme For Organic Production (IFOAM Accredited) & University Grant Commission of Government of India ). Passed in 2017 in First Class.

Now, at present pursuing further studies on Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management at National Istitute Of Agricultural Extension Management

(MANAGE), An apex level institution of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Reference :

Mr. M. K. Mookherjee, Additional Private Secretary to The President Of India

( Landline of President’s House & Office – 011-********; Cell - 098******** )

Mr. Asoke Mohan Chakrabarty (IAS, Rtd.), Former Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal. Presently Expert Member of UPSC, Government of India (Cell – 098******** ).

Mr. Goutam Mohan Chakrabarty (IPS, Rtd.), Former Commissioner of Kolkata Police and Director General of Armed Police Force, Government of West Bengal. Presently Senior Vice President of Reliance Industry’s 4G telecommunication project (Cell – 098******** ).

Mr. Santanu Sengupta (B.Tech, IIT Kharagpur; PGDM, IIM Kolkata), Former Managing Director of two State Government Companies - Britannia Engineering Ltd. & Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd, West Bengal, India (Cell - 094********).

Mr. Parthapratim Manna, IAS, MD, Financial Development Corporation (SC & ST), Government of West Bengal, India (Cell- 097********).

Mr. Debashis Bose, IAS, Spl Secretary to Health Department, Government of West Bengal, India (Cell – 974-***-****)

Mr. Kalyan Sarangi, Former CEO & State Mentor of Reliance Industry, West Bengal, India (Cell – 098********)

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