Pritam Lonkar

About Pritam Lonkar

Pritam is a Monitoring & Evaluation professional working at the intersection of government, non-profits, and CSR initiatives, transforming data into impact.Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, and SQL, he specializes in data visualization, performance tracking, and building intuitive dashboards. He also has expertise in data collection with Kobo Toolbox and mWater enabling seamless data-driven decision making. Whether designing MIS for government programs or developing dashboards for non-profits, he makes complex data clear and actionable.At KPMG India, he leads M&E for the RAMP program (a MoMSME scheme), supporting MSMEs in Maharashtra. Previously, at Lend A Hand India, he tracked impact for 700+ schools and students through vocational education programs. As a Chief Minister’s Rural Development Fellow, he gained hands-on experience in grassroots development.With a blend of technical expertise and grassroot experience, Pritam is passionate about data-driven decision-making and community-led change. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Deputy Manager

   Lend A Hand India

   May 2025 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

   Strategic Model Validation: Design and execute a live-action research pilot across diverse schools in Maharashtra (including ZP, Tribal, NVS, and Municipal Corporations) to test and validate scalable models. Blueprint Creation & System Development: Develop and refine a replicable system encompassing six multi-sector skill toolkits along with cost-effective delivery models. Policy & Advocacy Leadership: Lead advocacy and organizational convenings with state officials (SCERT, Tribal Dept.) and diverse management bodies to drive consensus on NCF/SCF-aligned skill education and ensure institutionalization of program components beyond the pilot. Resource and Capacity Management: Managed the procurement and deployment of resources and oversee the training of teachers/trainers, ensuring program fidelity and high-quality instruction. Evidence and Impact Generation: Establish a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework, including a Longitudinal Study and Tech-enabled MIS, to track students and generate data that positions the program for government adoption and long-term sustainability.

Education

• Datta Meghe Institute of Engineering Technology and Research

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2015

• New English High School & Junior College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

  High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

  2002 — 2008

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Arts - MA, Rural development

  2020 — 2022

Skills

• Team Management
• Catia
• Microsoft Excel
• Engineering
• Microsoft Office
• Ptc Creo
• Management