Sarthak Darshan

Experience

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  Xavier Institute of Management(XIM Bhubaneswar)

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  Core Member for IlluminatiX - Media & PR Cell of XIM

  Involved in handling the Media and PR activities of the University:• Organizer of TEDxXUB 2019 at Xavier University Bhubaneswar• Organizer of The LinkedIn Profile Building Workshop at Xavier University Bhubaneswar• Organizer of the Annual Media Conclave - Communique 2019 at Xavier University Bhubaneswar• Responsible for leading the Photography Team of Media and PR Cell of the University• Responsible for handling and leading the Logistics Team of Media and PR Cell of the University Show less

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  XIM University

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Core Member for SportCom - Sports Committee of XIM

  Involved in handling the sports, e-sports and fitness related activities for the University:• Organizer of Xavier Meet 2019- Annual Sports Meet at Xavier University Bhubaneswar• Organizer of Green Marathon 2019 - Mini Marathon at Xavier University Bhubaneswar• Responsible for facilitating Sports and Fitness related activities for the University• Responsible for managing ground & equipment maintenance team• Responsible for promotion of sport activities and conducting various intra-university competitions Show less

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  SwitchON Foundation (Environment Conservation Society)

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Project Management Intern

  Some of Roles and Responsibilities are explained below:• Conducted a SWOT Analysis to identify the potential of flower business• Conducted primary research in different flower markets in Bhubaneswar to trace forward and backward linkages• Studied the business ecosystem to identify potential customers, suppliers and logistics partners of small scale flower shops• Recommended steps for consolidations of small holders into self-sustaining FPOs

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  SG Foundation

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  Winter Intern

  Rural Living and Learning Experience (RLLE)• Conducted GPS Mapping of wastelands and livelihoods baseline surveys of households primarily dependent on agriculture• Mobilized members of the community to participate in Udyaan Vikaas Samiti (UVS), village level institution for managment of common resources• Formulated 2 new UVS for the successful implementation of WADI Project undertaken by organization• Studied the enabling factors and loopholes of the project and presented a Detailed Project Report• Studied the village based on the seven parameters i.e., demography, infrastructure, market, migration, governance and culture• Used various methodologies like primary data collection from selected sample, secondary data collection, focused group discussions, and analysed the data on the derive findings on the above parameters• Mobilized the rural community to adopt Improved Cooking Stove with real-time monitoring of Carbon Credit with the help of Nexleaf Technologies Show less

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  ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Management Intern

  Status Report of Solid Waste Management Pilot Project In Barsalu Village, Haryana• Conducted primary research to understand the existing state of solid waste management system pilot project• Studied the impact adopting the said project on various dimensions of village development including livelihoods, health, sanitation, services and infrastructures, markets, etc. • Analysed the existing system to pinpoint gaps • Recommended improvements to build on the existing system to make it robust and sustainable• Consultation with various stakeholders along with Govt authorities from the Municipal Committee and Block Development Office Show less

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  Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  Program Manager

  Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, in Government of India strives to promote resilient rural India through Higher Education interventions. MGNCRE designs, develops and promotes curriculum inputs for higher education programmes offered by Universities and Autonomous institutions in India.Here are some of my Key Roles & Responsibilities while my tenure at MGNCRE:• Organized and conducted Faculty Development Workshops (Training) for BBA-RM/ MBA-RM Programs• Developed reading materials, teaching aids (including course presentations, case studies, animated video clippings, etc.), technical aids, video lectures and course websites.• Conducted Curriculum Orientation Programs for BBA-RM district level stakeholders including FPOs and CSR Projects• Organized Round-table conferences with State-level stakeholders for BBA-RM Program• Promotion and Consultation with University-level stakeholders regarding BBA-RM Curriculums• Providing assistance and hand-held guidance to Universities for successful adoption of BBA-RM Curriculum Show less

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  Palladium: Make It Possible

  May 2022 - now

  Project Officer

  Promotion and Stabilization of Farmers Producer Organization (PSFPO) Project:Palladium has been implementing PSFPO project to create a vibrant ecosystem of symbiotic relationship between all stakeholders. The project aimed to achieve this through a collaborative support and engagement led by the Directorate of Horticulture (DoH), Government of Odisha, with comprehensive support from the PSFPO project teamSome of my roles & responsibilities are highlighted below:• Collaborated with Team Members and Government Officials to identify and efficiently achieve the project's objectives.• Value Chain Analysis and Marketable Surplus Study of Top 5 agricultural/horticultural crops, district-wise and cluster-wise.• Development & Management of a Cloud Database for FPOs in the state of Odisha• Stakeholder Consultation for collection of data and scope of IT acceptance by the FPOs for development of Single Window System• Documentation of Standard Operating Procedure and Techno-Commercial Proposal for State's Toll-Free FPO Support Cell • Preparation of DPR and Business Plan report and presentations for FPOs under Central Sector Scheme for Formation & Promotion of 10,000 FPOs• Preparation of Knowledge Materials and member of the Organizing Committee for State Level Workshop of Promotion and Stabilization of FPOs organized by Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment (DA&FE)• Preparation of Response to Request for Proposal (RFP) and Expression of Interest (EOI) for Business Development Show less