Ujjwal Kumar, currently serving as the Global Project Manager – E&G Pathway, is an Agriculture Graduate with a Master's in Business Management. With over 30 years of experience as a Subject Matter Specialist, Ujjwal has established himself as a leading authority in Public Health, Post-Harvest Management, Pest Management, and Sustainability Ecosystems.
Throughout his illustrious career, Ujjwal has developed core expertise in designing customized Agricultural Warehouse Management Plans and has extensive experience in the field of Grain Protection and Management. His strategic assignments have spanned Integrated Pest Management, Grain Protection, Fumigation, and Food Safety Management Systems. His contributions to the pest management industry are marked by his active involvement in empowering and fostering the growth of various stakeholders at a global level.
Ujjwal has played a pivotal role in driving a campaign in India to support farmers in addressing the challenges associated with post-harvest handling losses. His commitment extends to his association with India's premier institutions such as ICAR, NIPHM, and CFTRI, where he serves as an expert and visiting faculty in the field of food grain storage and protection.
His remarkable contributions have earned him numerous international accolades, including the prestigious Asian Food Security Mission Ambassador award by PMASL Sri Lanka, in recognition of his support for the Food Security Mission of Asia. Ujjwal's dedication to enhancing the technical capabilities of pest management stakeholders in Asia is evident through his extensive training programs, including mass multilingual training of technicians.
Ujjwal has also been instrumental in developing Quarantine Standards for Bhutan and has significantly contributed to the Government of India's project on 'Phosphine as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide' through multi-location trials. Additionally, he has closely collaborated with NPQS, Sri Lanka, to establish Pure Phosphine treatment using Phosphine Generators for fresh produce.
Ujjwal Kumar's distinguished career and unwavering commitment to pest management and food security continue to inspire and influence the industry globally.