Currently working as the Senior Scientist and Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalahandi. He has completed B. Sc. Ag from OUAT, M.Sc. Ag from G.B.P.U.A.&T, and PhD from Visva-Bharati. He is PI and Co-PI of several projects such as NICRA, PHC, Biotech-Kisan, Model Pulse Village etc. He has authored more than 10 research papers, 08 conference papers, 08 popular articles, 20 booklets, 02 book chapters and 01 book. He has delivered more than 07 radio talks and television talks. He guided one P.G student.