Suchiradipta

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I am a social scientist currently affiliated with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). I specialize in Agricultural Extension. My research interests encompass policy analysis, agricultural innovation systems, and digital agriculture. Within the innovation system, I focus on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), livelihood and nutrition, and climate-smart agriculture. Read more

  • Name: Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee
  • Address: Dr. Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee
    Policy Engagement Specialist
    International Water Management Institute - Anand
    203, Second Floor, Cube-0675, Vallabh Vidyanagar
    Anand 388 120. Gujarat, INDIA
  • Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Education

2016

PhD (Agricultural Extension)

Central Agricultural University (I), College of Post Graduate Studies, Meghalaya

- Dissertation Title: “A micro-level study on dimensions of emerging livelihood pattern of rural tribal youth in Tripura”
- Keywords: Rural Development, Agricultural Extension, Tribal livelihood

2013

M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)

Central Agricultural University (I), College of Post Graduate Studies, Meghalaya

- Dissertation title: “Agricultural Innovation Systems in System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Tripura state of India”
- Keywords: Agricultural Innovation Systems, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development

2011

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Central Agricultural University (I)

College of Agriculture, Imphal

Experience

2023-Present

Policy Engagement Specialist

International Water Management Institute – Anand

2020-2023

DST-STI Senior Policy Fellow

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and School of Public Policy, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

2018-2020

Consultant

Agribusiness and Innovation Platform (AIP), Research Program for Innovation Systems for the Drylands (ISD), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Telangana, India

- Analyse project objectives, develop analytical models, and statistical/econometric analysis of projects outcomes and socioeconomic impacts
- Development of approach and methodology for various socioeconomic developmental projects
- Preparing developmental and monitoring indicators for projects

2016-2018

MANAGE Fellow

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana, India

- State level research on Extension Systems
- Knowledge Management: Preparing thematic quarterly bulletin, Working Papers and Policy Briefs, Proceedings, and training modules.
- Capacity Development: Resource person, Training Coordinator, and Facilitator for training programmes and workshops.
- Internship Coordinator and Mentor for MSc and PhD scholar interns.

Research Interests

- Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP)
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS)
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
- Social Media for Development (SM4D)
- Rural Development
- Youth, Gender, and Nutrition

Fellowships, Grants and Awards

2022

Community Engagement Grant

by DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Responsible Research Assessment) for research project “Exploring Research Assessment Practices in Indian Academia”

2021

Full scholarship to attend the course Designing for Food Systems Resilience: A Circular Approach

World Food System Center, ETH, Zurich

2020-2023

DST Science Technology and innovation Senior Policy Fellowship

Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

2017

Competitive Travel Grant

15th GLOBELICS International Conference 2017

“Innovation and Capacity Building in the Context of Financialisation and Uneven Development of the Global Economy: New Roles for The State, Productive Sector, And Social Actors” at Athens, Greece on October 11-13, 2017

2014-2016

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Researcher (INSPIRE) Fellowship

Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

2013-2014

CAU Merit Scholarship

PhD Program

Central Agricultural University, Imphal

2014

Certificate of Distinction

Maharaja Narasingh Memorial Committee, Imphal, Manipur

2013

Competitive Travel Grant

25th PGIA Annual Congress

Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

2013

University Gold Medal

M.Sc. (Agri.) Program

Central Agricultural University, Imphal

2012-2013

Agricultural Innovation Partnership Scholarship

International Agriculture and Rural Development Program, Cornell University

‘Agriculture in Developing Nations’ with field research in Maharashtra, India

2011-2013

CAU Merit Scholarship

MSc (Agri) Program

Central Agricultural University, Imphal

2012

Competitive Travel Fellowship

AFITA/WCCA 2012-8th Asian Conference for Information Technology in Agriculture (AFITA) and World Conference on Computer in Agriculture (WCCA)

Paper presentation during September 3-6, 2012, at Taipei, Taiwan

Contact

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Dr. Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee
Policy Engagement Specialist
International Water Management Institute - Anand
203, Second Floor, Cube-0675, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Anand 388 120. Gujarat, INDIA