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PoCRA: Nanaji Deshmukh Krushi Sanjivani Prakalp, Government of Maharashtra

NON_PROFITLARGEMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaFounded 2018
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3 total roles

About

Nanaji Deshmukh Krushi Sanjivani Prakalp (PoCRA) is a World Bank-aided climate-resilient agriculture project implemented by the Government of Maharashtra's Department of Agriculture since 2018. The project aims to enhance climate-resilience and profitability of smallholder farming systems in project districts of Maharashtra by promoting climate-resilient technologies, practices, and sustainable agricultural methods. Key objectives include: - Making drought-prone areas drought-free through sustainable agriculture - Enhancing water conservation via efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinklers) - Building farmer producer organizations (FPOs) and community participation - Providing financial assistance and subsidies for climate-resilient technologies - Market linkage development and skill enhancement for farmers - Soil health management and organic farming support - Gender-sensitive approach with female mobilizers (Krushi Tais) - Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through Aadhaar-linked accounts The project is implemented across 21 districts covering approximately 6,959 villages. It provides matching grants to farmers for farm-level investments, training programs, and disaster relief support. Headquartered in Mumbai, the Project Management Unit manages implementation across Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North Maharashtra regions.

Mission

To enhance climate-resilience and profitability of smallholder farming systems through sustainable agricultural practices, innovative technologies, and community-led development in Maharashtra. Empowering farmers to adapt to climate change, increase productivity, and build resilient rural communities.

Focus areas

agriculture-ruralclimate-environment-disasterpolicy-research-analytics

Data Engineer

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We are hiring a Data Engineer to build and maintain robust data infrastructure and pipelines. You will design scalable data systems, optimize data workflows, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role involves working with large datasets, cloud platforms, and modern data technologies to support analytics and machine learning initiatives.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Conversational AI Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Conversational AI Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced NLP systems and conversational AI applications. The role involves building intelligent language models, optimizing ML infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

AI/ML Lead - Machine Learning & Deep Learning Engineer

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The AI/ML Lead will design and implement scalable AI/ML models to support the Nanaji Deshmukh Krushi Sanjivani Project 2.0. This role is critical for developing machine learning solutions that enhance climate-resilient agriculture through real-time inference, automated data classification, and continuous model improvement. KEY FOCUS AREAS: - Scalable AI/ML model design and implementation - Real-time inference and prediction systems - MLOps pipeline development for monitoring and retraining - AI-driven automation for agricultural data classification - Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams - IT infrastructure support to PMU and divisional project offices