Jul 2022 – Mar 2023 · 8 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• UK INDIA DOSTI Indian Art Festival, an extraordinary event by MITHILAsmita that showcased the talent and artistry of 75 rural women artists from India was being organised under my leadership and curation. The festival featured art workshops and exhibitions held in London, Glasgow, and New Delhi, where talented traditional and indigenous artists shared their knowledge and skills as gurus. The festival was supported by both the Indian and the UK governments.
• Partner UK organizations: Crafts Council UK, Tate, Glasgow Women’s Library, British School of Fashion (Glasgow Caledonian University), The Costumes Society UK, Horniman Museum and Gardens
• Partner Indian organizations: National Crafts Museum, New Delhi, National Rail Museum, New Delhi, Banasthali Vidyapith, GGSIP University
• The highlight of the festival was the closing exhibition held at the prestigious Nehru Centre, London (Cultural Centre of Indian High Commission in London) where over 40 different art, crafts and textile forms were showcased, capturing the richness of India’s artistic heritage.

Nov 2021 – Jan 2022 · 2 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

• During my secondment tenure as a Chevening Clore Fellow at Tate, I had the privilege of undertaking my Clore secondment at Tate, encompassing both Tate Modern and Tate Britain. My focus revolved around developing a volunteer retention and re-engagement strategy in a post-COVID era, along with spearheading the digital implementation of volunteer resources. This experience enabled me to utilize my cultural, analytical, and technical skills while immersing myself in the extraordinary works exhibited at Tate. I gained invaluable insights into their operations, strategy, and partnerships. Moreover, I had the unique opportunity to shadow esteemed leaders of the institution and actively participate in meetings and negotiations with board members, further enriching my professional journey.

Aug 2020 – Sep 2020 · 1 mo

• Industry Disruptor Program - A unique accelerator program for 20 most promising Sustainable Fashion women led Enterprises from India

Aug 2020 – Sep 2020 · 1 mo · Berlin, Germany

• Industry Disruptor Program - A unique accelerator program for 20 most promising Sustainable Fashion women led Indian Enterprises

Oct 2019 – Sep 2020 · 11 mos · London, United Kingdom

Sep 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · London, United Kingdom

Sep 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · London, United Kingdom

• I have been awarded Chevening Clore International Fellowship for the year 2019/20 as the official representation from India.

Apr 2019 – May 2019 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

• In 2019, I had the honor of leading and curating the 'Annual Cultural Festival for Children' - the Indradhanush Festival, under the esteemed guidance of the Director and Chairperson of CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. As the appointed leader, I passionately crafted strategies, meticulously curated the event, and spearheaded its successful execution. The festival showcased India's rich cultural heritage through art, music, dance, and tradition, inspiring a new generation. My dedication fostered partnerships, expanding the festival's impact, and energized the CCRT team. The Indradhanush Festival became a transformative celebration, leaving an enduring imprint on participants' hearts and minds.

Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 11 mos

• The Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) is the pre-eminent track-two young leaders’ dialogue between Australia and India. Held in India and Australia in alternate years, the AIYD hosts 15 of the best and brightest young minds from each country at an annual conference.
• The AIYD enables a rich exchange of ideas between emerging leaders to think creatively about how the Australia-India relationship may be strengthened through their own work and efforts.

Feb 2017 – Jan 2018 · 11 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Jan 2017 – Mar 2023 · 6 yrs 2 mos · India

• TAES was an annual event organized by MITHILAsmita Trust to empower micro/small/medium artisan entrepreneurs of India through a series of conferences, workshops, funding and travelling exhibitions to directly impact over 500 artisans of India, primarily women, while indirectly impacting 2500 rural lives.
• TAES2018 was organized at National Crafts Museum, New Delhi funded by the Ministry of Textiles and supported by Ministry of MSME, Government of India, the Embassy of United States of America and the Embassy of France in India .

Nov 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore

Mar 2014 – Dec 2014 · 9 mos · India

May 2012 – Present · 14 yrs · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• MITHILAsmita – A Heritage Art Enterprise Celebrating India’s Living Craft Traditions
• MITHILAsmita is a UN award-winning heritage art enterprise dedicated to preserving and promoting India’s traditional art and craft forms—especially those practiced by rural and tribal women artists and weavers. From Madhubani (Mithila) paintings to handloom silk and cotton textiles, we empower small artists and creative businesses while celebrating India's cultural legacy.
• 🌸 Empowering Women Artisans
• Supporting rural women artists and weavers to sustain their traditional livelihoods.
• 🎨 Promoting Folk Art
• Preserving heritage art forms like Madhubani painting and Indian handlooms.
• 🧵 Showcasing Heritage Textiles
• Introducing India's finest pure silk and cotton textiles through museum souvenirs, corporate, and festive gifting.
• 🛍️ Global Market Outreach
• Reaching art lovers via ecommerce, museum stores, exhibitions, marketplaces, and more.
• 🪢 Blending Tradition & Modern Design
• Creating products that marry folk aesthetics with contemporary appeal.
• 🌐 Fostering Cultural Exchange
• Encouraging global dialogue through cross-cultural art collaborations with Museums and cultural institutions.
• 🤝 Building Strategic Partnerships
• Collaborating with museums, corporates, and platforms to extend the reach of folk arts.
• ✅ Ensuring Quality & Authenticity
• Maintaining high standards for hand-crafted, rural-made products.
• 📦 Supporting Ethical Production
• Enabling seamless artisan-led supply chains to meet global demand.
• 🎓 Promoting Academic Collaborations
• Partnering with institutions to document and educate about traditional Indian art forms.

Jun 2007 – Dec 2012 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• I was responsible for the implementation and support of SAP technology-based Enterprise solution, SAP Supplier Relationship Management Solution for IBM clients internationally. I was also responsible to take up leadership roles (as Onsite lead) in India and overseas to ensure smooth delivery of projects.

Dec 2005 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos

• I was responsible for SAP Supplier Relationship Management Enterprise solution for SAP clients globally. I acted as a global techno-functional point of contact for SAP Catalog Content Management solution implemented world-wide. My role also included identifying and fixing issues in the existing SAP SRM solution, and releasing notes/corrections for future implementations.

Jun 2004 – Dec 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore, India

• I was responsible for implementing Supply chain solutions for the clients in India and overseas, involving various technologies.