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Shreyash K Sawant

Igniting Collaborative Ideas Shaping #ViksitBharat2047 at the*spark forum • Ex-The/Nudge Institute & BAIF • International Trainee at Western Sydney University, Australia • Horticulturist • Sustainable Development

Bengaluru

3+ years of work experience

the*spark
May 20262 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

The/Nudge Institute
Feb 20264 mosMay 2026

Subir, Gujarat

- Implemented the Gujarat government's G-SAFAL scheme in Subir, an aspirational block of the Dangs district. - Contributed proudly to the collective purpose of nudging 50,000 Antyodaya families out of extreme poverty. - Help Built sustainable livelihoods through a structured graduation approach, in partnership with the Gujarat State Rural Livelihoods Mission (GLPC - "Mission Mangalam").
BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods & Development Gujarat
Jan 20251 yr 2 mosFeb 2026

Gujarat, India

- Empowered 40,000+ women entrepreneurs in Valsad with GLPC, Reliance Foundation and Gates Foundation through entrepreneurship training, capacity-building, govt. convergence & handholding of first-gen entrepreneurs. - Co-managed 75 Field Facilitators & 11 Block Livelihood Facilitators to ensure smooth field operations. - Formed 30 Producer Groups to boost collective bargaining and market access. - Created ‘Sahyari Sakhi’, a community brand representing 3700 women of the Sahyari Sakhi Federation. - Developed community brands and mobilized FPOs to enhance rural enterprise ecosystems.
BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods & Development Gujarat
Aug 20252 mosSep 2025

- Lead a team of 3 Cluster Coordinators with 50 Digital Sakhis while Managing L&T finance’s Digital Sakhi Project with an outlet of Rs. 4 Cr in the South Gujarat Region. - Mobilized, Screened and Selected 50 Digital Sakhis from the Border Villages of Kaprada Block for Phase I of the Project.
BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods & Development Gujarat
Dec 20231 yr 2 mosJan 2025

Gujarat, India

- Prepared and presented weekly progress reports to funders and management. - Monitored data quality and ensured timely MIS updates for effective decision-making. - Analyzed field data to identify trends and support project improvements. - Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes. - Trained staff on data collection tools and MIS protocols.
Western Sydney University
Jul 20233 mosSep 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Selected as 1 of 10 from 1167 undergraduates at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli for an International Training Program at Western Sydney University, Australia under NAHEP-IDP (ICAR & World Bank funded).
ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Nov 20226 mosApr 2023

Kudal, Maharashtra, India

ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Jun 20226 mosNov 2022

Hindale Devgad

- Appointed Team Leader for university internship, leading a team focused on rural community development in Hindale, Devgad. - Applied academic knowledge to field conditions while residing with local farmer families and adopting rural lifestyle. - Conducted field demonstrations and workshops to support crop cultivation and promote sustainable agriculture. - Organized educational seminars on malnutrition, cancer awareness, pesticide safety, and biodiversity conservation. - Collaborated with local governing bodies and community leaders to organize awareness campaigns and celebrate national festivals at the village level.

Education

Western Sydney University

International Training Program at Australia, Agri-entrepreneurship, Agri-technology and Management

Western Sydney University

20232023
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyaapeeth,(former Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth) Ratnagiri

Bachelor of Horticulture, ICAR UG

Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyaapeeth,(former Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth) Ratnagiri

20194 yrs2023

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Headline

Igniting Collaborative Ideas Shaping #ViksitBharat2047 at the*spark forum • Ex-The/Nudge Institute & BAIF • International Trainee at Western Sydney University, Australia • Horticulturist • Sustainable Development

About

Grounded. Driven. Impact-focused. My background spans tribal and rural development across South Gujarat while working with 40,000+ women building various women-led enterprises for SHG members to developing sustainable agri-value chains. I lead with grassroots empathy and strategic clarity, guided by my Gallup Strengths (Achiever, Input, Ideation, Command, Activator) and an ENTJ-A spirit. Let’s connect!

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Associate - The*spark forum at the*spark, May 2026 - Present · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Block Lead - EIP at The/Nudge Institute, Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos, Subir, Gujarat, - Implemented the Gujarat government's G-SAFAL scheme in Subir, an aspirational block of the Dangs district. - Contributed proudly to the collective purpose of nudging 50,000 Antyodaya families out of extreme poverty. - Help Built sustainable livelihoods through a structured graduation approach, in partnership with the Gujarat State Rural Livelihoods Mission (GLPC - "Mission Mangalam").

Enterprise Executive at BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods & Development Gujarat, Jan 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos, Gujarat, India, - Empowered 40,000+ women entrepreneurs in Valsad with GLPC, Reliance Foundation and Gates Foundation through entrepreneurship training, capacity-building, govt. convergence & handholding of first-gen entrepreneurs. - Co-managed 75 Field Facilitators & 11 Block Livelihood Facilitators to ensure smooth field operations. - Formed 30 Producer Groups to boost collective bargaining and market access. - Created ‘Sahyari Sakhi’, a community brand representing 3700 women of the Sahyari Sakhi Federation. - Developed community brands and mobilized FPOs to enhance rural enterprise ecosystems.

Project Manager - Digital Sakhi project at BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods & Development Gujarat, Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 · 2 mos, - Lead a team of 3 Cluster Coordinators with 50 Digital Sakhis while Managing L&T finance’s Digital Sakhi Project with an outlet of Rs. 4 Cr in the South Gujarat Region. - Mobilized, Screened and Selected 50 Digital Sakhis from the Border Villages of Kaprada Block for Phase I of the Project.

District MIS Officer at BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods & Development Gujarat, Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Gujarat, India, - Prepared and presented weekly progress reports to funders and management. - Monitored data quality and ensured timely MIS updates for effective decision-making. - Analyzed field data to identify trends and support project improvements. - Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes. - Trained staff on data collection tools and MIS protocols.

Trainee at Western Sydney University, Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 · 3 mos, New South Wales, Australia, Selected as 1 of 10 from 1167 undergraduates at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli for an International Training Program at Western Sydney University, Australia under NAHEP-IDP (ICAR & World Bank funded).

ELP - Experiential Learning Program at ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 · 6 mos, Kudal, Maharashtra, India

RHWE - Rural Horticultural Work Experience program at ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 · 6 mos, Hindale Devgad, - Appointed Team Leader for university internship, leading a team focused on rural community development in Hindale, Devgad. - Applied academic knowledge to field conditions while residing with local farmer families and adopting rural lifestyle. - Conducted field demonstrations and workshops to support crop cultivation and promote sustainable agriculture. - Organized educational seminars on malnutrition, cancer awareness, pesticide safety, and biodiversity conservation. - Collaborated with local governing bodies and community leaders to organize awareness campaigns and celebrate national festivals at the village level.

Education

International Training Program at Australia, Agri-entrepreneurship, Agri-technology and Management, Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Horticulture, ICAR UG, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyaapeeth,(former Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth) Ratnagiri