Surender Makhija

Surender Makhija is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in micro irrigation systems and agricultural engineering. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor and Senior Vice President at Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. since February 2008, Surender focuses on planning and implementing large-scale micro irrigation projects, watershed management, and related initiatives in India and abroad. Previous roles include Project Consultant and Team Leader for the Raya Valley Pressurized Irrigation Project in Ethiopia and Group General Manager at Premier Irrigation Equipment Ltd., where Surender promoted the adoption of micro irrigation systems in collaboration with government agencies. Surender holds a B Tech (Hons) in Agricultural Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and has furthered education with additional specialized training courses, including a UNDP fellowship at the International Rice Research Institute.