SHANTANU JAYALE

Along with the NGOs and private sector players, to initiate actions to empowering the rural women to participate in markets effectively by increasing their awareness about the functions of markets and prices, the importance of quality and standards, increa sing their participating in decision -making and negotiating through training; To i nitiate actions to promote producer groups or companies to increase their bargaining power in the market place and to gain the benefits of market institutions, such as wareho use receipt systems and commodity exchanges; ensure that this is underpinned in training in the potential benefits of forming such groups; To e nsure that the SHGs, JLGs and CMRCs have a presence on local and regional fora associated with marketing improvem ents. To arrange facilities to improve the ability of SHGs, JLGS and CMRCs to overcome their cash constraints through linkages with banks and market institutions. To c reate and strengthen discussion between the private sector and SHGs, JLGs and CMRCs for e nhancing the market environment, particularly with regard to prices and quality. To identify viable and technically feasible and financially viable sub -projects that are linked to markets and can be undertaken by the target group HHs in particular the SHGs , JLGs and CMRCs and also explore the funding and financing possibilities including convergence. Scout for PPP arrangements for the sub -projects such as contract farming, organic farming, milk production and collection centres, grain storage and ware house s etc. Identify micro -enterprises that have market and production potential and develop viable models for support and financing. To a rrange training for the SHGs, JLGs and CMRC staff regarding quality and thereby ensuring better prices; and Facilitate investment in milling and processing units for primary processing within villages to make the task of milling more convenient for women b y arranging medium term credit and organizing JLGs and SHGs. Prepare quarterly and annual reports based on the MIS data and field visits and also undertake problem specific field visits to the operating SHGs, JLGs and CMRCs and provide guidance to improvin g their performance and operations. Carry out specific market and commodity analysis to bring improvement in marketing and ensure better returns to the SHGs and in this respect, establish linkage with the private sector players and draw specific plans for development.

Area Dist. Wardha, Maharashtra . Responsible for establishment of lab & field development. Responsible for teaching of various courses (Plant Pathology & Microbiology ) to B.Sc. Ag students . Developing and maintaining effective relationships with the scientific students, community and the local agricultural authorities.

Working as a Co - Investigator in AICRP, SAU and National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi Prepare experimenta l layouts for conducting trials Technical observations of trials Compilation and statistical analysis of data its interpretation Preparation of reports Demonstration of Integrated Pest Management practices Involved in Extension activities like Shivar Pheri , Agrotech , Field Days and deliver lecture to farmers regarding Cotton cultivation .

Working as a Co - Investigator in AICRP, SAU and Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur Prepare experimental layouts for conducting trials Distribution of seed among selected farmers Technical observations of trials Compilation and statistical analysis of data its interpretation Preparation of reports Demonstration of Integrated Pest Management practices to farmers Involved in Extension activities like Shivar Pheri, Agrotech, Field Days and deliver lecture to farers regarding Cotton cultivation.

Working as a Co - Investigator in AICRP, SAU and Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur Prepare experimental layouts for conducting trials Distribution of seed among selected farmers Technical observations of trials Compilation and statistical analysis of data its interpretation Preparation of reports Demonstration of Integrated Pest Management practices to farmers Involved in Extension activities like Shivar Pheri, Agrotech, Field Days and deliver lecture to farers regarding Cotton cultivation.