Gaurav Misra is a seasoned development professional with over 27 years of experience in advancing economic and livelihood empowerment for rural and tribal communities, with a strong focus on gender equity and poverty reduction. He brings a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and design implementation strategies for social sector initiatives. With deep expertise in government systems, he has provided strategic advisory support on poverty eradication, capacity building, and fostering impactful public-private partnerships. Gaurav has also worked extensively with international agencies such as the UN agencies,, DFID and INGOs and brings in strong capabilities in procurement, contract management, and stakeholder advocacy.