Meet the People Behind the Fields
Amarjit Lahkar
Agribusiness and Allied Advisory Services Lead
B.Sc. (Agri), Assam Agricultural University — M.Sc. (Forestry), NERIST
Bridging innovation and sustainability in agribusiness.
Amarjit Lahkar is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in agriculture, forestry, and sustainable livelihoods across Northeast India. His career spans leadership roles with organizations like PwC, Ernst & Young LLP, Fairtrade International, and consultancy roles under World Bank and AFD-funded projects. Amarjit’s expertise includes agribusiness development, biodiversity management, farmer institution building, and value chain integration. His work emphasizes climate-resilient agriculture, public–private partnerships, and inclusive rural growth. Passionate about sustainable farming systems, he continues to design and implement models that connect grassroots innovation with institutional and market frameworks.
Nayanjyoti Kalita
Post-Harvest and Value Chain Specialist
B.Sc. (Agri), PGDM (Marketing), PGDAEM (MANAGE)
Empowering farmers through post-harvest innovation.
An agriculture professional with over 14 years of experience, Nayanjyoti Kalita specializes in post-harvest management, value chain development, and market linkage facilitation. He has served in key roles under the World Bank–funded Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART) and the Assam Millets Mission with Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. His expertise includes post-harvest protocol design, FPC formation, capacity building, and climate-resilient demonstration projects. Committed to improving farmer incomes through better post-harvest systems, Nayanjyoti focuses on creating sustainable, market-led agricultural solutions.
Arup Das
Finance and Taxation Consultant
B.Com
Building financial transparency for sustainable growth.
With over 15 years of experience in taxation, auditing, and financial consulting, Arup Das leads comprehensive services in income tax, GST, and statutory compliance. His portfolio includes audits for Regional Rural Banks, Commercial Banks, NGOs, SHGs, and Trusts. Arup has also supported financial components of projects under the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA), ADB, and IPE Global. Known for his analytical precision and regulatory insight, he enables businesses and development organizations to maintain financial health while achieving their growth objectives.
Markynsai Mukhim
Forward Market Linkage and Poly House Expert
MBA (Finance), Ramaiah Institute of Management | B.Com, NEHU
Delivering financial clarity with analytical precision.
Markynsai Mukhim is an energetic finance professional with expertise in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial planning. Having worked with TATA Chemicals Ltd. and Befree Accounting & BPO, he has supported international clients by preparing detailed financial statements and actionable advisory reports. His technical proficiency includes Tally, MS Office, and financial software platforms. Markynsai brings enthusiasm, discipline, and attention to detail to every project, with interests spanning financial literacy, music, and community volunteering.
The professionals we work with
Dr. Kalyanjit Sarmah
GIS & Remote Sensing Expert
Delivering science-driven geospatial solutions for sustainable water resource planning.
Dr. Kalyanjit Sarmah brings over 14 years of experience in GIS and Remote Sensing, specializing in hydrogeomorphological mapping and groundwater prospect assessment. He has successfully executed similar projects in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, providing scientifically robust and field-validated geospatial solutions to support sustainable water resource management and climate-resilient agriculture.Dr. Putul Bhuyan
Livelihoods & Natural Resource Management Expert
Ph.D. (NRM), NEHU | M.Sc. & B.Sc. (Agriculture), AAU
Driving sustainable livelihoods through science-led community development.
Dr. Putul Bhuyan brings over 25 years of experience in Livelihood Promotion, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness & Value Chain Development, and Climate Change Adaptation. She has led World Bank and IFAD-funded projects, overseeing strategy, execution, and multilateral project management. Her expertise strengthens community-led development initiatives with sustainable and climate-resilient frameworks.
Shyamali Mahajan
Horticulture & Climate-Resilient Agriculture Specialist
M.Sc. (Horticulture), AAU | B.Sc. (Agriculture), AAU
Advancing resilient farming systems for sustainable growth.
With 13+ years of experience, Shyamali specializes in horticulture research, agronomic field trials, organic farming, and climate-resilient agriculture. She leads field implementation, farmer training, and value-chain based livelihood interventions, strengthening sustainable agricultural ecosystems.
Nilakshi Sarma
Agribusiness & Market Linkage Specialist
MBA (Agri-Business Management), AAU | B.Sc. (Agriculture), AAU
Empowering farmer enterprises through market integration.
Nilakshi has 6+ years of experience in agribusiness planning, FPO/FPC development, market linkages, and women-led enterprise promotion. She works extensively on CSR and donor-funded projects, focusing on climate-smart agriculture and value chain strengthening.Dhanjit Haloi
Farmer Outreach & Agri-Enterprise Support Officer
B.Sc. (General), Gauhati University
Connecting farmers with knowledge, inputs, and opportunity.
With 4+ years of grassroots experience, Dhanjit focuses on farmer mobilization, agricultural input distribution, crop advisory services, and field-level training. His work strengthens farmer networks and ensures effective implementation of agri-enterprise initiatives.Mr. Pranjit Saikia
Geologist
M.Sc. Geology, Gauhati University
Experienced in Remote Sensing and GIS-based geological research with a focus on sustainable earth resource studies.
Mr. Pranjit Saikia has completed his Master’s degree in Geology from Gauhati University and has over 4 years of professional experience in Remote Sensing and GIS-based technologies in the field of geological research. His expertise includes petrographic analysis, geological field studies, and advanced geophysical techniques.
His key contributions include:
- Petrographic and Diagenetic studies of Therria Sandstone in and around Sohra, Southern Shillong Plateau, Northeast India.
- Study of Geology in Shillong Plateau (Meghalaya).
- Study of Geology of Lesser & Higher Himalayan rocks in Western Arunachal Pradesh.
- Field Training Programme on Magnetotellurics: Theory, Instrumentation, and Application.
Ranadeep Sarmah
GIS, Geologist & Remote Sensing Specialist
PG Diploma (Geoinformatics), NEHU | M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
Transforming satellite data into actionable development insights.
Ranadeep is a Geoinformatics professional with expertise in GIS-based spatial analysis, satellite data interpretation, river dynamics, flood mapping, and crop loss assessment. He supports climate-resilient agriculture, infrastructure planning, and natural resource management through advanced data-driven decision systems.
Dr. Ngahorza Chiphang
Hydrologist & Water Resources Engineering Specialist
Ph.D. Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, NERIST | M.Tech & B.Tech Agricultural Engineering | ICAR-NET Qualified
Advancing climate-resilient water systems through hydrological science and modelling.
Dr. Chiphang has over 8 years of professional and research experience in hydrology, water resources engineering, and climate change impact assessment. His expertise includes hydrological modelling, glacier and snowmelt runoff analysis, flood forecasting, and watershed management. He has worked extensively with GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning-based modelling systems, contributing to several national and international research initiatives including the World Bank-supported National Hydrology Project, along with multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Arup Goswami
Social Safeguards, Resettlement & Gender Specialist
MSW | B.F.Sc. | PG Diploma in Environment & Sustainable Development | Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Accredited Social Expert (NAB-ET/QCI, MoEF&CC)
Driving inclusive, gender-responsive, and socially sustainable development through community-centered planning and environmental stewardship.
Arup Goswami is a highly experienced Social Safeguards, Resettlement, Gender, and Fisheries Specialist with more than 25 years of professional expertise in planning and implementing socially inclusive development initiatives across India. His core competencies include Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Social Safeguards, Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Social Audits, stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, and livelihood development. Throughout his career, he has successfully supported infrastructure, water resources, fisheries, tourism, urban development, flood management, and industrial development projects funded by major multilateral agencies including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). His multidisciplinary expertise extends to fisheries and wetland management, nature-based solutions (NbS), aquaculture, environmental management, and sustainable social development. Arup has worked extensively with Government ministries, State Departments, development partners, academic institutions, NGOs, and private sector organizations across multiple Indian states, contributing to landmark initiatives such as the Meghalaya Logistics and Connectivity Improvement Project, Assam Disaster Resilient Hill Area Roads Development Project, West Bengal Drinking Water Sector Improvement Project, Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood & Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project, Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project, and Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project. An Accredited Social Expert (NAB-ET/QCI, MoEF&CC, Government of India) and Elected Fellow of the Jamsetji Tata National Virtual Academy, he combines strategic insight with practical field experience to deliver socially responsible, equitable, and sustainable development solutions.
Together, We Grow
Our multidisciplinary team combines technical excellence with grassroots understanding — connecting farmers, enterprises, and institutions for sustainable agricultural transformation. At Agri Vista Synergies LLP, we believe that every seed of effort can grow into lasting impact.