A Master in Horticulture with super specialization in Pomology; from Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) and former researcher at Indian Council of Agriculture research (ICAR) – both premier apex institutes.  A gold medalist in Agriculture Sciences, Founder & Director of CHETANA-VIKAS, Youth Leader for development and peaceful change. Former Steering Committee Member of National Organic Farming Association of International Network on Sustainable Agriculture (India), and of Association for Propagation of Indigenous Genetic Resources (APIGR).  His current work focuses on science based technology development, research, networking, policy issues and dissemination of alternatives in Sustainable organic agriculture, Natural Resource Management and on dryland horticulture, with emphasis on quality of life for the producers and consumers.