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Neha Tolia

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Sustainability programme manager at Himmotthan Society who led a potato seed value chain reaching 200+ farmers and connecting them to direct markets.

India

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At Himmotthan Society, I managed Uttarakhand projects funded by Tata Trusts, Axis Bank, HDFC CSR, and Titan, with a portfolio value of INR 5 crore. I led a potato seed production value chain and an organic demonstration unit that benefited 200+ farmers.

At SM Sehgal Foundation & End Poverty, I coordinated agriculture and water-resource projects reaching 3,000 households across 50 villages. I supervised 20 field staff, built the capacity of 500 growers, and supported delivery of ponds, tool banks, solar irrigation systems, and nurseries.

At NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS), I monitored and audited 101 NABARD-funded FPO projects, supporting institutions with 10,194 farmers. My work also includes agricultural finance, impact assessment, environmental science, and sustainability reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Officer

Himmotthan Society

Oct 2023 - Mar 2026 (2 years 5 months)

Managed Kumaon and Garhwal division projects in Uttarakhand funded by Tata Trusts, Axis Bank, HDFC CSR, and Titan, with a portfolio value of INR 5 crore. Strengthened Farmer Producer Groups and promoted agro-ecological practices, livelihood initiatives, and spring shed activities.

Program Management Budget Management Fund Management Farmer Producer Organizations Sustainable Agriculture Climate Resilience Water Resource Management Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting Presentation Skills QGIS Python Excel

Field Specialist – Agriculture

SM Sehgal Foundation & End Poverty

Dec 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Coordinated HDFC Parivartan funded agriculture and water-resource projects benefiting 3,000 households across 50 villages in Champawat district with a portfolio of INR 1 crore. Supervised 20 field staff and built capacity of 500 growers under livelihood initiatives and natural farming practices.

Agriculture Water Resource Management Natural Farming Capacity Building GIS Mapping Excel Impact Assessments Reporting

Volunteer / Regional Coordinator

Helping Humans (NGO)

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Implemented water conservation and agriculture projects in Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Documented field data and reports in the agriculture and environment domain, and directed agriculture-related trainings for team members and local farmers.

Water Conservation Agriculture Training Documentation Reporting

Junior Consultant

NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS)

May 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Monitored and audited 101 NABARD-funded FPO projects across Himachal Pradesh, supporting institutions with a cumulative membership of 10,194 farmers and cumulative grant of INR 10.89 crore. Organized workshops and buyer-seller meets to strengthen market linkages.

Monitoring and Evaluation Impact Assessments Stakeholder Engagement MIS Digital Literacy Reporting Presentation Skills

Agriculture Finance Officer

Central Bank of India

Jun 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 9 months)

Achieved annual farm-credit disbursement of INR 1 crore and recovered INR 1.5 crore in non-performing accounts, reducing non-performing assets. Facilitated credit access for sustainable farming initiatives and financial inclusion through crop insurance and rural sector schemes.

Agricultural Finance Credit Disbursement Non Performing Asset Financial Inclusion Crop Insurance