Project Pitara

Career Counseling

Guiding aspiring professionals toward successful careers in banking, cooperative financing, rural development, and project finance with 13+ years of hands-on expertise"

Amit Kumar Nigam, Director (National Cooperative Development Corporation - NCDC)

  • Banking & Finance Careers (SBI, NCDC experience)

  • Cooperative Sector & Rural Development Pathways (FPOs, SHGs, Cooperative Banks)

  • Project Appraisals, Credit Analysis & Funding Guidance

  • MSME Financing, Government Schemes & Entrepreneurship

  • Operations Management, Compliance & Leadership Development

    Years of Experience 13+ Years (in banking, credit, project finance, and cooperative development)

Qualifications & Credentials • MBA (Finance & Operations), University of Hyderabad, 2012 • B.E. (Information Technology), RGTU Bhopal, 2009 • JAIIB & CAIIB (IIBF) • Advance Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA, UK) • Pursuing Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA, CIMA UK) & Masters in Commerce (IGNOU) • Multiple IIBF & NISM Certifications (Trade Finance, AML KYC, Investment Advisor, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, etc.) • Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management (MANAGE) • Director, NCDC (Dehradun Regional Office); Former Deputy Manager, State Bank of India


Short Bio. With over 13 years in banking and cooperative development, including key roles at State Bank of India and currently as Director at NCDC, I specialize in guiding students and young professionals toward careers in finance, banking operations, credit management, cooperative societies, rural entrepreneurship, and project funding. I have led teams in appraising and disbursing loans to cooperatives, FPOs, SHGs, and banks; mentored financial statement preparation and business planning; and implemented large-scale projects like the Rs 3340 Crore State Integrated Cooperative Development Project in Uttarakhand. Through training, knowledge sharing, and motivational guidance, I help individuals navigate competitive exams, job roles in public sector banks/cooperatives, compliance, risk management, and entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture/rural sectors.

Dr. Shiv Kumar — Former General Manager, NABARD
Empowering students and professionals with insights into finance, banking careers, and personal development for over 15 years

Dr. Shiv Kumar, Former General Manager (NABARD)

  • Banking & Finance Careers (SBI, NCDC experience)

  • Cooperative Sector & Rural Development Pathways (FPOs, SHGs, Cooperative Banks)

  • Project Appraisals, Credit Analysis & Funding Guidance

  • MSME Financing, Government Schemes & Entrepreneurship

  • Operations Management, Compliance & Leadership Development

Years of Experience 40+ Years (in banking, finance, and education/consulting)

Qualifications & Credentials • LL.B (Labour Law), Lucknow University, 1976 (First Division) • M.B.A (Finance), Madurai Kamaraj University, 2009 • Retired General Manager, NABARD (with extensive experience in corporate planning, supervision, and administration) • Consultant and Guest Faculty at institutions including Lucknow University, Institute of Cooperative Management (Dehradun), National Cooperative Development Corporation, and others

Short Bio With over 40 years of distinguished service in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), including roles up to General Manager, I bring deep expertise in finance, banking laws, rural development, and organizational planning. Since 2015, I have served as a consultant and guest speaker at various educational and training institutions, delivering lectures on finance, banking, HR, marketing, law, motivation, and career development. I focus on guiding students and young professionals toward meaningful careers in banking, finance, cooperatives, and related sectors through practical insights, motivational sessions, and personalized advice.



Guiding students for a successful career in Financial and Management Accounting/ Reporting for over 20 years

Shri Narayanan

    • Strategic Financial Management
    • Portfolio Management
    • Management Accounting
    • Direct Taxation
    • CA/CMA/CIMA/ACCA/ Institute of Management Accountants Mentorship

Years of Experience: 20+ years in various Government Organisations.

Qualifications & Credentials

  • CA
  • CMA
  • CGMA
  • MBA Finance

Short Bio

Experience in guiding students CA/CMA exams in earliest attempt. Providing Mentorship for theoretical subjects teaching/coaching assistance to core papers like financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and financial management.

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