Previous Posting:  Project administrator, Integrated tribal development agency ( ITDA), Koraput, Orissa, India.

Present Posting: Additional Director, Orissa Watershed Development Mission, Bhubaneswar..

Born inCochin, Kerala in southern India. Occupation: Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, Orissa Cadre. Qualification: BSc Agriculture, MSc Forestry. Special Interests: Natural Resources Management with emphasis on strategic   development.