Born at Patna (Bihar) on 30th December 1951, Educated at Patna (Bihar), obtained B.Sc. Hons. With Distinction M.Sc Zoology with specialization in Entomology, Ph.D in Science – Aphidology, M.B.A with Specialization in Human Resource Development, and holds several Diploma and Certificates of specialized areas. Fellow of Genetic Association of India. Mendelian Society of India, Green Earth and American Biographical Society, Life member and Past Vice President of India Potato Association, Indian Horticultural Society, Entomological Society of India, Indian Society of Extension Education and many Academic, Cultural, Educational and Social Association & Societies.
Served Govt. of Bihar in Bihar Civil Service (Gazetted officer), Lecture in Zoology, Patna University, Scientist, Sr. Scientist, Principal Scientist In charge , Head, Officer on special Duty and Director Under Indian Council Of Agriculture and Research at National Institutions viz. CRRI, CPRI, NAARAM NRCM. Served as Visiting Professor of HRD at Fisher College of Management, Ohio State University, USA in 2001. Esteblished NRC makhana under ICAR as founder Director.
Awarded : National Agricultural Innovation Award, All India Management Award for Appropriate Technology, Kisan Mirta awards.
Research area :Entomology, IPM, Speed Production, Aquaculture, Sustainable Development, Education, Teaching and Training, Management of R&D, Post-Harvest Technology & Processing & value Adding of Horticultural produce.
Presently serving as Head of Land, Water, Engineering, & Environmental Research Programme of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna (Bihar), India.
Address-
Head & Principal Scientist,(Retd) LWEERP
ICAR-RCER, Patna-800014.