Ramani Ranjan Nayak - Odisha PMU Lead

Ramani Ranjan Nayak holds a master’s degree in social Entrepreneurship from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, and brings over 12 years of experience in the development sector. His expertise spans project management, livelihood promotion, government liaison, and strategic planning. Ramani has consistently demonstrated excellence in designing and managing large-scale development programs, fostering institutional partnerships, and implementing innovative, community-driven livelihood solutions.

He has played a pivotal role in nationally recognized initiatives such as the Odisha Millets Mission (Shree Anna Abhiyan), effectively managing multi-crore portfolios and coordinating with a wide range of government and civil society stakeholders. He has significantly contributed to the scaling and sustainability of rural livelihood models across diverse geographies.