Prof. Tapan Kumar Maity
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National Resource Person (NRP)
NIRD&PR, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India
tmaity2@gmail.com
Five Expertise Areas:
Natural Resource Management
Rural Development
Sustainable Livelihoods
Participatory Planning and implementation
Capacity Building and Training
Education:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agriculture (Calcutta University) (1990)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours in Agriculture (Agra University) – Ranked #1 in
graduating class (1988) - Award : Secured 10th rank in West Bengal Higher Secondary Examination (1983)
Summary:
A highly accomplished agriculture , participatory planning and community development professional with over 35 years of experience specializing in Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, and sustainable livelihood initiatives. Proven expertise in biodiversity conservation, agricultural extension, and community empowerment. Currently leveraging extensive experience as a National Resource Person (NRP) for NRLM (NIRD&PR, Govt. of India) and as a Consultant for EY (Ernst & Young) on various SDG-related projects. Strong track record in project coordination, capacity building, and community mobilization across diverse funding bodies (e.g., DFID, JICA, World Bank, ICRISAT). International exposure gained through Participatory Rural Management (DFID, UK). Passionate about creating “Islands of Success” by empowering communities and fostering NRM towards the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG).