Pawan Kumar

Pawan Kumar is an experienced professional in project management and community development, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Principal Lead - Project Management at the S M Sehgal Foundation since September 2007, Pawan Kumar provides strategic guidance for national-level program execution and oversees the development of growth plans aligned with the organization's vision for 2050. Previously, as a Program Leader, Pawan Kumar managed over 27 projects across India focusing on agricultural livelihoods, watershed development, and health initiatives. Prior experiences include Project Coordinator at Tata Chemical Society for Rural Development, Training Coordinator at Central Himalayan Rural Action Group, and Team Leader at Society of Professional for Rural Enrichment, where Pawan Kumar specialized in community engagement, capacity building, and natural resource management. Pawan Kumar holds an MSc in Forestry Science Policy and Management from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Agricultural Economics from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, complemented by a BSc in Forestry from the same institution.