Manash Ranjan Das

Manash Ranjan Das is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in agricultural development, financial inclusion, and livelihood promotion. Currently serving as a Manager at Social Alpha since December 2022, Manash previously worked as a Senior Technical Expert-Value Chain at Odisha Livelihoods Mission, focusing on market assessment and business strategy development for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Prior roles include serving as a State Programme Officer at Trickle Up, where efforts centered on uplifting the ultra-poor through social and financial inclusion, and as a Field Officer at CARE India, promoting climate-smart agriculture among tribal communities. Manash began their career as a Field Manager at BASIX, advocating for financial literacy and management of over 900 Common Service Centers in Odisha. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, specializing in various agricultural sciences.