Usha C R
Consultant - Programs
Usha C R holds a position of Lead-programs at GRAAM.
She has over 20 years of experience in the social sector and worked in
projects related to women, youth and children . Her expertise in social
sector includes planning and implementation of the projects, preparing modules
on life skill, activity based learning, computer, health and hygiene for
the facilitators; guiding and mentoring team members.
Presently leading Educational and community program on
COVID-19 at GRAAM.
Before joining GRAAM she played various roles and
responsibilities in Mahila Samakya, American India Foundation, Centre for
Leadership and Management in Public Services , Functional Vocational Training
Service and V_LEAD.
Her other interests include travelling and nature walks.
Project Handled
| # | Name of the Project | Assignment Partner | Thematic Area | Project Type | Assignment Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adolescent Wellbeing- a Preliminary Study in Karnataka’s Government Schools | PAGE Industries Limited | Public Health | Development Research | Oct 2019 Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Understanding the Presence of SDMC and the Challenges that Schools Pose to the Effective Functioning of SDMC | PAGE Industries Limited | Learning, Skill Development and Livelihood | Development Research | Sep 2019 Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Sugamya Shiksha | PAGE Industries Limited | Learning, Skill Development and Livelihood | Development Research | Jan 2016 Apr 2020 |
| 4 | Process Evaluation of Prema Vidya | SVYM | Learning, Skill Development and Livelihood | Social Impact Assessment & Evaluation | Feb 2015 Mar 2016 |
| 5 | COVI Reach | Aris Global Software Pvt ltd | Governance and Democratization | Development Research | May 2021 Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Sugamya Shiksha | Aris Global Software Pvt ltd | Learning, Skill Development and Livelihood | Development Research | Mar 2021 Sep 2023 |
| 7 | A Study to Understand the Activities Engaged by Rural Government School Children at home due to COVID lockdown | Learning, Skill Development and Livelihood | Development Research | Jul 2021 Aug 2021 |
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| 8 | Evaluation of Samagra Shikshana Karnataka from 2018-19 to 2020-21 | Karnataka Evaluation Authority (KEA) | Learning, Skill Development and Livelihood | Social Impact Assessment & Evaluation | Jan 2023 May 2024 |