Animesh Sharma
@animeshsharma2
I lead sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods programs that mobilize farmers and scale measurable impact.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've led agriculture and rural livelihoods programs with End Poverty India, Focalyt, Manjari Foundation, S. M. Sehgal Foundation, Pragya, and Vedehi Foundation. My work connects grassroots implementation with donor priorities, government convergence, and measurable outcomes.
I've mobilized and trained 1,000+ farmers, implemented sustainable agriculture interventions across 500+ acres, led 40 Community Resource Persons, and established 20+ Tool Banks and 40 Ajeevika Pathshalas.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agriculture Expert
End Poverty India
Dec 2025 - Present (9 months)
Leading end-to-end implementation of agriculture and horticulture interventions across Madhya Pradesh. Driving adoption of organic and chemical-free farming practices to enhance farmer income and nutrition security.
District Team Leader
Focalyt
Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 (8 months)
Spearheaded implementation of the Adi Gram Project across multiple villages, ensuring quality and timeline adherence. Supervised and mentored field teams and facilitated convergence with Panchayati Raj Institutions and government departments.
Project Executive – Horticulture & Floriculture
Manjari Foundation
Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Executed the HDFC Parivartan project promoting chemical-free and sustainable farming practices. Led 40 Community Resource Persons and supported farmer producer group formation and strengthening.
Field Specialist
S. M. Sehgal Foundation
Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Conducted farmer mobilization and capacity-building initiatives across project locations. Implemented solar lighting and farm mechanization interventions, supported post-harvest grading, packing, and market linkage, and strengthened Farmer Interest Groups.
Project Trainer
Pragya
Mar 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered skill development training programs on agriculture and livelihoods and implemented medicinal plantation and biodiversity conservation initiatives. Managed the end-to-end training lifecycle including mobilization, certification, and placement.
Agriculture Expert
Vedehi Foundation
Promoted organic farming and fruit plantation models to enhance farmer income and introduced scientific cultivation techniques to improve productivity and sustainability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
C.C.S. University, Meerut
M.Sc., Horticulture
Grade: First Division
Completed M.Sc. in Horticulture with First Division.
C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur
B.Sc., Agriculture
Grade: First Division
Completed B.Sc. in Agriculture with First Division.
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