Jayanti Makwana

Program Manager @Girganga Parivar Trust Official

Rajkot, IN

Leading large-scale water security and rural development initiatives across drought-prone regions of Saurashtra. Driving the flagship mission \"Jal Setu Saurashtra\", focused on deepening and rejuvenating check dams in 193 Gram Panchayats to restore groundwater levels, improve agricultural productivity, and strengthen rural livelihoods.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Oversee end-to-end program planning, execution, monitoring, and impact assessment.Mobilize CSR, donor, and institutional partnerships to fund water conservation structures and community-driven interventions.Coordinate field operations, ensuring efficient utilization of excavator machinery and resources for maximum impact.Engage directly with Panchayati Raj Institutions, farmers, and local communities for participatory project implementation.Develop detailed proposals, reports, and policy briefs to align with funder priorities and sustainability goals.Ensure integration of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks for data-driven decision-making.Through this role, contributing to groundwater restoration, farmer welfare, livestock sustainability, and climate resilience in one of India’s most water-stressed regions.

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

🎓 MA in Economics

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

🎓 Master of Social Work (MSW)