I am V. Bhagya Lakshmi, a professionally trained Social Worker from Andhra University with 19 years of experience in grassroots mobilisation and programme management. My career has been dedicated to empowering marginalised communities—Dalits, Fisherfolk, Tribals, and small farmers—through livelihood promotion, gender equity, and climate-resilient development. Professional Journey: • Current Role: As State Project Coordinator at the SPMU, Tribal Welfare Department, Andhra Pradesh, under the UNDP-led project, I coordinate with state and district departments to align project activities with flagship programmes such as PMJANMAN and DAJGUA. This role has deepened my expertise in government convergence, compliance frameworks, and UN systems. • Previous Leadership: As Thematic Lead – Gender with Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, I spearheaded gender integration in the APCNF programme, ensuring convergence with national missions and strengthening inter-departmental coordination. • Donor-Funded Projects: With the Academy of Gandhian Studies, I managed initiatives supported by GIZ, Oxfam Australia, ECOR Netherlands, and Microsoft, gaining strong exposure to international donor compliance and results-based management. • Civil Society Engagement: My work with ActionAid India, ChildFund India, Kovel Foundation, and AGS honed my skills in community mobilisation, MIS, research, donor reporting, and policy advocacy. Core Strengths: • Managing large-scale development projects across diverse sectors • Expertise in government convergence and line department coordination • Strong skills in budgeting, reporting, and donor compliance • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and handhold field teams • Documentation, articulation, and presentation excellence • Thematic expertise in environment, livelihoods, gender, and climate resilience Closing: I believe my extensive experience, combined with my commitment to inclusive development, makes me well-suited for roles requiring programme leadership, government convergence, and donor coordination. I look forward to contributing my skills towards effective project implementation and sustainable community impact. Thanking you. With Kind Regards, V. Bhagya Lakshmi