Arun Shankar

Led the third-party evaluation of the Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme for School Children across 100 schools in 38 districts of Tamil Nadu, focusing on nutrition, hygiene, and kitchen quality. Coordinated focus group discussions with various stakeholders, including government officials and NGOs, to gather comprehensive insights.

Coordinated with district and block implementing units to integrate environmental and social safeguards and climate change aspects into business activities through training, capacity building, monitoring, and environmental audits. Assisted in implementing climate adaptation strategies like climate-smart agriculture and energy-conserving technologies.

Managed eco-restoration projects for Minnakkal, Vaiyapori, Koothapar, and Samudram Tanks/Lakes under the Chief Minister Announcement Scheme. Assessed pollution and developed pilot-scale models for wastewater treatment.

Conducted annual water audits for Pepsico – Varun Beverages LTD, analyzing water usage patterns and identifying opportunities for water conservation. Prepared comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations for water management plans.

Performed baseline studies and periodical monitoring of ambient air quality, water quality, and noise levels in the Vettar and Vennar rivers under a Climate Adaptation program funded by the Asian Development Bank. Analyzed pollutants such as PM, Sox, Nox, and Benzene.

Conducted water quality assessments for the World Bank-supported TN IAM project, a follow-up to the IAMWARM initiative. Focused on enhancing productivity and climate resilience in irrigated agriculture and improving water management.

Conducted baseline studies and periodical monitoring of ambient air quality, water quality, and noise levels in sand mining sites across various rivers. Coordinated flora and fauna studies for Environmental Impact Assessments.

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Environmental Management. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of environmental principles and their application in business contexts.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and practical applications in biotechnology.