Development Research Foundation Pune www.baif.org.in : SPARK Fellowship Programme 2012-2013

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Name of the Organization : BAIF Development Research Foundation(baif.org.in)
Name of the Fellowship : SPARK Fellowship Programme 2012-13
Location : Pune

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SPARK Fellowship Programme 2012-13 :
The SPARK Fellowship Programme launched by BAIF Development Research Foundation is a unique opportunity for young professionals to explore the possibility of uniting their educational / professional background with socially-relevant work.

Fellows will be supported financially for 12 months by way of stipend, during which they shall apply their knowledge and skills to issues related to rural development .The Fellowship is designed to encourage creativity and innovation, foster experiential learning and help young people make a meaningful contribution to society.

Nature of Work :
The Fellows will choose the thematic areas in accordance with their interest/skill sets and the requirements of the Organisation.

Fellows shall undertake a project to work on through the course of the fellowship period. This shall preferably be a participatory action-research project / assessment /explorative study /documentation etc .

Thematic Areas :
** Environmentally sound development ,including biodiversity conservation
** Use of Appropriate technologies for rural development
** Use of geo informatics ( GIS ) for rural development
** Tribal development
** Integrated watershed development
** Farming system development and innovations
** Agribusiness related innovations
** Tribal tourism
** Use of media and communication for development
** Rural health , nutrition and drinking water
** School based interventions for life skill education
** Women and development

The last date for receiving applications is 3rd October, 2012.

Categories :
There will be two categories under the Fellowship Programme
** Junior Fellowship
** Senior Fellowship

Eligibility :
Junior Fellowship :
Any individual who
** is an Indian national
** is a Graduate in any discipline
** is between 20-26 years of age
** is eligible to apply for the Junior Fellowship.

Senior Fellowship :
Any individual who
** is an Indian national
** is professionally qualified /is a post graduate, with working experience of at least 2 years
** is between 22-30 years of age
** is eligible to apply for the Senior Fellowship.

Financial Support
Junior Fellowship :
The support will include a stipend of Rs. 7,500/- per month for a period of 12 months. The Fellow’s accommodation and project-related travel expenses will be taken care of by BAIF.

Senior Fellowship :
The support will include a stipend of Rs. 10,000/- per month for a period of 12 months. The Fellow's accommodation and project-related travel expenses will be taken care of by BAIF.

Additional funding could be provided for specific requirements in connection with the project on a case to case basis and at the discretion of SPARK technical committee.

Location :
The Fellowships are open for programmes in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Applicants' preference of state shall be duly considered while allotting locations under the Fellowship.

Duration :
This is a 12 months full-time residential Fellowship. Fellows are required to stay at field location in rural areas for the full duration of the Fellowship, at a mutually agreeable location.

Applying For The Fellowship:
** Applications only in the prescribed format will be accepted.
** Download the form, fill it, e-mail it to fellowships@baif.org.in or send a hard copy of the duly filled form with applicant's signature by post at the following address

Address :
SPARK-Convenor, BAIF Development Research Foundation
BAIF Bhavan, Dr. Manibhai Desai Nagar
National Highway No.4
Warje, Pune – 411058.

Email us at fellowships@baif.org.in

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Hriday Kumar
Email : hridaykumar.kumar AT gmail.com

Objective : To strive for an opportunity in Rural field and utilize my knowledge and professional skills in the best possible way for the fulfilment of the job requirement and give my best to the organization.

Work Experience :
Working with Skillpro Foundation from April 15th, 2013 – till date.

Job Profile : Asst. Operation Manager
Role :
To do the monitoring and evaluation of the Skill Training centres and help them in preparing their Action plan, Project Proposals, Establishment of the Skill training centres, recruitment of faculties.

Internship :
Summer Internship at Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh, Orissa : 2 Months (April 15th 2012 – June 15th 2012); worked on the project titled “Impact Assessment Of Village Computer Literacy Centre” (VCLC).

Objective for study :
** To ascertain benefits from the project to pass outs.
** To ascertain out reach of the centers in the community.
** To ascertain the viability of the centre in terms of cost benefit ratio.
** To verify functionality and efficiency ratio of the centre.
** To determine pass, fail and dropout rate in the centers along with reasons.

Achievements :
** Developed Action Plan on “Strengthening of Agriculture for the Binda Village” during rural field Exposure at Khunti, (Murhu Block) Jharkhand

Education :
Class Institution/Board Year of Passing Percentage :
PGDM (Rural Management) XISS, Ranchi 2013 66.28%
B.Com (Hons.) Ranchi University 2011 66.88%
XII DAV Kapildev Public School, Ranchi (CBSE) 2008 69.60%
X DAV Kapildev Public School, Ranchi (CBSE) 2006 63.80%

Skills :
** Personal Skills : Communication (oral & written), Presentation skills, Team Player.
** Operating Systems : Windows XP, Windows 7.
** Software : MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
** Language : English, Hindi

Co curricular Activities :
** Attended seminar of Disaster Management Institute in “Disaster Management and its Preparedness”
** Attended seminar on “Declining Agricultural Condition in India and Food Security Act”
** Attended International Conference on “Governance of Commons and Livelihood Securities”.
** Attended Seminar on “Narcotics Control Bureau”.
** Attended Seminar on “UNICEF”
** Attended Seminar on “World Peace Day”
** Attended Seminar on Women and Child Development.

Personal Profile :
Father’s Name : Mr. Abhimanyu Singh
Date of Birth : 02-08-1989
Marital Status : Single
Hobbies : Cricket, Listening Music, Gardening.

Date :
Place : Baroda
(Hriday Kumar)