Jitendra Kumar Kar

Jitendra Kumar Kar is a Senior Program Officer at WASSANIndia since May 2021, focusing on transforming India's food system through sustainable agriculture and nutrition security. From June 2021 to June 2025, Jitendra serves as the Human Resources Lead and Head of Project Management for the Odisha Millets Mission, leading initiatives under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha. Previous experience includes roles as Project Executive and Peace Fellow at SRIJAN, and as a Gandhi Fellow at the Piramal Foundation for Education Leadership. Early career experience includes a Human Resources Trainee position at Hindalco Industries Limited. Jitendra holds an MBA in Human Resources Management and Strategic Management from Centurion University, a Developmental Course from Azim Premji University, and has completed various educational programs related to rural development and public leadership.