Dr Sriparna B Baruah is a distinguished Development Professional with over 35 years of experience specializing in Management Education and Small & Medium Enterprise Development in North East India. She has held notable leadership positions, including Head (Centre for Industrial Extension) and Director (in-charge) at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, and currently serves as Advisor (Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship) at the North East Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation (NEHHDC).
Throughout her impactful career, Dr Baruah has:
- Pioneered management education in North East India during her tenure at the Assam Institute of Management.
- Led transformative entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood initiatives across all eight states of the region.
- Driven cluster development projects on a mission mode, creating replicable and sustainable grassroots models.
- Championed women’s entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem development, offering mentorship and handholding support.
- Documented successful livelihood initiatives, sharing insights at national and international forums.
- Represented North East India globally, leading business delegations and presenting Indian enterprise success stories internationally.
Key Achievements:
- Designed & implemented impactful cluster development interventions.
- Built sustainable models for micro-enterprises and social entrepreneurship.
- Mentored numerous entrepreneurs across sectors.
- Represented India at international conferences in Latin America, Malaysia, and other forums.
Awards & Honours:
- Bharat Vikas Award (2017) – Contribution to the Livelihood Sector, Institute of Self Reliance.
- Junior Chambers International Award – For contribution to the Education Sector.
- NFED Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) – For outstanding work in Entrepreneurship Development & Livelihoods.
Board Memberships & Advisory Roles
- Independent Director – IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation
- Independent Director SM Corporation
Former Member Board of Management
- – School of Vocational Education & Training (SOVET), IGNOU
- North East Network (NEN)
- Cancer Research Foundation (CRF)
- BRTC (BIRAC–KIIT–TBI initiative)
- Advisory Member – India Women Network
- Advisory Member – Council for Social and Digital Development (CSDD)
- Advisory Board Member –Margdarshak Advisory
