Chandra Pratap Singh Rajawat

Chandra Pratap Singh Rajawat is an esteemed socio-political practitioner, researcher, and elected representative with a remarkable 24 years of experience in managing diverse roles and responsibilities in Local Governance, Rural Development, and Stakeholder Management.

Throughout his career, Chandra Pratap has been involved in various impactful projects and initiatives. He managed the CSR Midstream Pipeline and Offshore Operations for Vedanta, Cairn Oil & Gas, a joint venture with ONGC & GoI, overseeing CSR operations in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamilnadu.

He also served as the State Coordinator for Microfinance & Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Panchayat & Rural Development of GoMP, contributing to the Madhya Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Project.

Chandra Pratap's expertise extends to his previous role as a District Project Officer in the Madhya Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Project, where he made significant strides in rural development.

Before that, he worked as a Specialist in Social Development with Gramin Vikas Trust (KRIBHCO), funded by DFID, UK, focusing on livelihood enhancement programs in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

His dedication and commitment to community development are evident from his work as a Community Organizer for KRIBHCO's Indo British Rainfed Farming Project, emphasizing participatory sustainable livelihoods development in Gujarat.

As the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Sanwansi, Chandra Pratap envisions re-establishing the credibility of the GP as an effective local governance institution. He aims to lead the Gram Panchayat as a Water Surplus entity through appropriate water resource management and stimulate economic activities and opportunities through eco-tourism.

Chandra Pratap is determined to make the Gram Panchayat self-sustainable through asset generation while ensuring proper service delivery through effective coordination and close monitoring. His vision also encompasses achieving 100% coverage of Social Security schemes and promoting health and hygiene for the welfare of the community.