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title: "Shreyash K Sawant - Associate - The*spark forum in Bengaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet 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 based in Bengaluru."
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# Shreyash K Sawant on Tal

## 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

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