He brings over 34 years of distinguished public service experience across the Government of India and various State Governments, spanning leadership roles in forestry & wildlife (20 years), tourism (6 years), water resources (4 years), and large public sector undertakings (4 years). A former senior Indian Forest Service officer, he has held key positions in policy advisory, master planning, climate change adaptation, ecological restoration, public procurement, vigilance administration, and institution building. He has successfully designed and implemented major development projects in collaboration with international agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and UNWTO. His leadership has been instrumental in formulating climate adaptation projects, developing sustainable tourism master plans, strengthening water sector reforms, advancing ethical governance frameworks in PSUs, and integrating technology-driven monitoring and transparency systems. Known for his adaptive leadership style, he has consistently focused on growth, systemic improvement, innovation, and delivery excellence. Post superannuation in August 2021, he continues to contribute actively in advisory and oversight capacities at national level. He has served as Independent External Monitor (IEM) for major public institutions, Special Monitor with the National Human Rights Commission for Environment & Climate Change, and Chairman of Regional Expert Committees for evaluation of protected areas. As Distinguished Fellow and Project Advisor to leading foundations, he has guided eco-restoration initiatives including development of a pioneering Eco-Restoration Model for the Aravalli Landscape under international collaboration, and community-based ecological projects in sensitive tiger reserve landscapes. He also plays a key role in heritage conservation, ecotourism certification standards, plastic pollution control initiatives in protected areas, and capacity building across sectors. With strong academic credentials including an MBA in Public Policy (Europe), forestry specialization, and advanced leadership training from global institutions, he brings strategic vision, governance integrity, sustainability expertise, and board-level oversight capabilities to the Organisation as one of the Domain Experts.