Venugopal Agrawal Professional Work
Contents CV | 3 Sr Engineer | GMRCL | 5 Program Manager | Saath Charitable Trust | 7 Research and Documents | 11
Venugopal Agrawal Architect | Urban Planner venugopal.spa@gmail.com | +91-9340429635 | +91 - 9871067270 I am a committed, hardworking professional, with a keen interest in sustainable urban development. I believe in teamwork and taking ownership of the tasks and jobs assigned to me to support my colleagues in achieving the team’s strategic goals. I want to contribute my skills to achieving global sustainability targets and equitable development.
Key Interests Social Development, Sustainable Development Goals, Heritage, Social and Environmental Impact Assessment, Strategic Planning for Sustainability, Affordable Housing and Inclusive Urban Development
Education
Masters in Urban and Regional Planning (Major : Environment) CEPT University, Ahmedabad 2014-2016 | Bachelor of Architecture SPA, New Delhi 2009-2014 | Class XII CBSE Choithram School, Indore |
Work Experience
Program Manager, Saath Charitable Trust Jan 2018 - Present Vertical Head for Affordable Housing and Urban Infrastructure Projects Sr. Engineer (Environmental Planning), Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Formerly MEGA Co Ltd) Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 Key Roles - Environment, Rehabilitation of Affected Families and Heritage Trainee Architect, Vaastu Shilp Consultants, Ahmedabad Feb - May 2013 Projects : IIM Udaipur, Nalanda University Trainee Architect, Chelsea West Architects, New Delhi June 2013 Projects : Residences in New Jersey, USA Freelance Architect, Bharat Agrawal Architects, Indore Jan - October 2012 Projects : Residences and offices in Indore, MP
Portfolios
Post Graduate Work : https://issuu.com/venugopalagrawal/docs/pg_portfolio_r3
Program Manager, Saath Charitable Trust Jan 2018 - Present
Overall lead for Affordable Housing and Urban Infrastructure Major Programs Implemented: • Housing Resource Center (Ford Foundation) • MISAAL (Moving India Towards Sanitation for All) (USAID-UMC) • Covid Resource Center (UNICEF) • Integrated Area Development Program for South Eastern Ahmedabad Other Key Roles: • Train, Assist and Monitor Field and Office Team • Donor reporting and due diligence • Empirical Research and Research Based Policy Advocacy • Strategic Decision Making and Participatory Leadership for the Organization
Sr. Engineer (Environmental Planning), Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Formerly MEGA Co Ltd) Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 Key Roles - Environment, Rehabilitation of Affected Families and Heritage
• Project Registration in UNFCCC for trading of Carbon Credits • Development of Environment and Social Impact Assessment (EIA) Report • Survey, Data Collection and Property Valuation of Project Affected Families • Coordination and Negotiation for Compensation, Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Project Affected Families • Development of Organization’s Internal Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy in Compliance with Social Guidelines of JICA and Indian R&R Laws • Drafting and Coordination with Government Agencies for Implementation of Compensation Agreements • Preliminary Heritage Impact Assessment Study and compliance with Heritage Wing - AMC and Archaeological Survey of India Requirements for Project Implementation
Documents
• Recommended Guidelines by Civil Society for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes • Housing Conditions of Migrant Workers in Jaipur • Study on Effectiveness of Government Schemes in Reposnse to Covid-19
Network Memberships
• CISHAA (Citizens for Shelter and Housing Alliance, Ahmedabad) • RAAA (Rashtriya Awas Adhikaar Abhiyaan | National Housing Rights Project
References
• Mr Amit Gupta | Chief General Manager, Corporate Planning, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation | amitgupta@gujaratmetrorail.com • Prof Tushar Bose | Associate Professor, Faculty of Technology, CEPT University tushar.bose@cept.ac.in • Dr Neeru Bansal | Associate Professor, Faculty of Planning, CEPT University bansal.neeru@cept.ac.in
Sr Engineer (Environmental Planning) August 2016 - December 2017 Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, Ahmedabad (Formerly MEGA Co Ltd)
HERITAGE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT WORLD HERITAGE CITY APPLICATION FOR AHMEDABAD COORDINATION WITH AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION PRESENTING KEY PROJECT FEATURES AND PREDICTING IMPACT ON HERITAGE USING EXISTING STUDIES PROJECT CLEARANCES WITH ARCHEAOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA PREPERATION OF HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF VIBRATIONS INDUCED BY THE PROJECT ON HERITAGE STRUCTURES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT REGISTRATION IN UNFCCC FOR TRADING CARBON CREDITS - ORGANIZING AND MANAGING PROJECT ASSESSMENT AND INSPECTION MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS BY PROJECT CONTRACTORS
SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES Conducting Awareness Meetings with Families
IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES APPOINTMENT OF CONSLUTANT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT FIELD VISITS FOR REPORT VERIFICATION VALUATION OF PROPERTIES APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS AND REPORT VERIFICATION NEGOTIATION AND PARTICIPATORY PLANNING WITH AFFECTED FAMILIES COMMUNITY MEETINGS WITH AFFECTED FAMILIES SHARING VALUATIONS AND ANALYZING OPTIONS FIELD VISITS TO IDENTIFY REHAB SITES
Site Visits for Identification of Rehabilitation Site Explaining contracts to affected families
MANAGEMENT OF LEGAL ISSUES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PREPARING DRAFT CONTRACTS MANAGEMETN OF EVIDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS IN COURT CASES FILED BY AFFECTED FAMILIES PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF REHABILITATION STRUCTURES
Program Manager January 2018 - Present Saath Charitable Trust
HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER A COMPLETE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITATION CENTER FOR URBAN POOR AND MIGRANTS IN AHMEDABAD, JAIPUR, VARANASI.
House Construction Workshops with PMAY beneficiaries in Varanasi
Supported by the Ford Foundation ROLES PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING TEAM TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
Community Meeting for Explaining Redevelopment Options for Residents of Dilapidated Public Housing
PROJECT MONITORING RESEARCH AND CONFERENCES IMPACT 40,000 + families outreached accross Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Varanasi 2000 Migrant families supported for Housing and Housing Related Services 10,000 + individuals supported for livelihood and other government entitlments CREATION OF CITY LEVEL NETWORK - CISHAA (Citizens for Shelter and Housing Alliance, Ahmedabad) in partnership with INHAF and other local Organizations
Community Meetings for Resolution about Land Ownership Issues in Informal settlements
MISAAL (Moving India Towards Sanitation for All) BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AND AWARENESS REGARDING OPEN DEFICATION, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION in AHMEDABAD AND PORBANDAR, GUJARAT. Supported by UMC and USAID Team Orientation and Training
ROLES Committee Formation Meetings
PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING TEAM TRAINING AND ORIENTATION PROJECT MONITORING AND REPORTING IMPACT
Awareness Activities about Hygiene
10,000 families rached accross Ahmedabad and Porbandar 65 settlements profiled and behavioral issues identified Local sanitation comittees created in 65 settlements. Comittees trained to conduct behaviour change activities in local areas and monitor sanitation and waste management issues in their areas. 500 toilet construction applications submitted
Relief Provided to Communities during Covid - 19
2000 families supported during Covid Lockdowns for food relief through ration kits
COVID RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNITY LED RESOURCE CENTER FRO AWARENESS AND SERVICES REGARDING COVID-19 AND SUPPORTING COMMUNIT MOVEMENTS.
Covid Micro Plans Prepared by Covid Response Groups
Supported by UNICEF ROLES PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING
Resource Persons Create Awareness in Informal Settlements for Covid-19
TEAM TRAINING AND ORIENTATION PROJECT MONITORING AND REPORTING IMPACT 10,000 families outreached in 80 settlements accross Ahmedabad 80 Covid Response Groups Created and trained for responding to covid realted issues in their settlements Covid Micro Management Plans created Vulnerable Families - young children, pregnant women, new mother identified and needs regarding education, pre and post natal care met through community based services. Awareness activities and behavior support regarding Covid Provided
Participatory Awareness Activities with Community members for Covid - 19
INTEGRATED AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SOUTH EASTERN AHMEDABAD
Profiling and Need Analysis Pirana Landfill Which Lies Within Target Area
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT APPROACH TO BE IMPLMENTED AT A LARGE SCALE IN VATVA - ONE OF THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY STRESSED AREAS IN AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT. THE AREA UNDER CONSIDERATION IS HOME TO OVER 10% OF THE CITY’s POPULATION. Saath Charitable Trust Initiative ROLES
Informal Settlements with Inadequate Infrastructure
PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING FUNDRAISING INITIAL AREA ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS PROJECT MONITORING AND REPORTING
Stakeholder Meetings for Network Development Environmentally stressed and undeveloped public spaces
KEY FEATURES Program planned with community participation as a central component Implementation with Muliple Partners Creation of a city level network for the development of the total area Implementation funding secured from multiple donors, due diligence ongoing Long term program - 10 year plan
RESEARCH AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RESEARCH ON MIGRANTS IN JAIPUR FIELD SURVEY IDENTIFICATION OF PATTERNS AMONG MIGRANTS ANALYSIS OF EXISTING HOUSING OPTIONS FOR MIGRANTS PROFILING OF HOMELESS SHELTERS IN AHMEDABAD, JAIPUR AND VARANASI FIELD SURVEY IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES IN IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATING WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SUH GUIDELINES QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF HOUSING PATTERNS OF MIGRANTS IN AHMEDABAD, JAIPUR AND VARANASI FIELD SURVEY IDENTIFICATION OF PAATTERNS AMONG MIGRANTS LOCATING DIFFERENT TYPES OF MIGRANT HOUSING IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF MIGRANTS BASED ON PURCHASING POWER
IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF COVID ON INFORMAL SECTOR WORKERS FIELD SURVEY CONDUCTED WITH MEMBERS OF SAATH MFIs OVER PHONE ISSUES LOCKDOWNS
DUE
TO IDENTIFIED
LOAN SIZES FOR DIFFERENT INFORMAL TRADES IDENTIFIED STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID FIELD SURVEY CONDUCTED OVER PHONE, SUPPORTED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS LIVING IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS RESPONDENTS ASKED WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACCESS RELIEF MEASUERS COMMUNITY LEADERS TRAINED ON SPECIFIC SCHEMES AND HOW TO ACCESS THEM DRAFT GUIDELINES PREPARED FOR PROPOSED RENTAL HOUSING SCHEMES MULTIPLE PARTICIPATORY DISCUSSIONS CONDUCTED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS DRAFTED AND SUBMITTED TO GOVERNMENT