Virendra Yadav is a skilled professional currently serving as the Chief Minister's Skill Development Fellow at the Government of Odisha, beginning in July 2024. In this role, Virendra focuses on enhancing the district's skill development ecosystem through strategic ideation and facilitation of relevant initiatives. Prior to this, Virendra was a Project Manager at Crown Agents, leading a Sustainable Waste Management and Community Health project. As a Subject Matter Specialist with PRADAN, Virendra established a Block Resource Centre and promoted sustainable farming practices. Additional experience includes roles as a Consultant Project Manager at CBM India, Assistant Project Coordinator at Saahas, and Researcher at the Institute for Survey Studies and Strategy. Virendra holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from KIIT University and completed matriculation at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.