PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFounder & Chief Functionary, CARD an NGO active in Madhya Pradesh, Since 1999.Director Projects, In-charge of NCHSE, Western region, Madhya Pradesh. Projects of over Rs. 6 Crores related to wasteland development and entrepreneurship development, were implemented with participatory approaches in 50 villages (1995-1999) and Associate fellow (applied research in environmental conservation, development planning, regional planning, tribal and rural development) and advocacy in human rights (1985-94).Consultant (Resource Economist & Marketing Analyst) with Jaakko Poyory Finland for World Bank in UP Forestry Project (1994-95). Research Analyst, with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New Delhi (1981 to 1985). GRASS ROOT EXPOSUREWatershed rehabilitation through soil, moisture and nutrient conservation. Protection and plantation with people’s participation.Sustainable Agriculture/ Responsible Farming: Rural livelihoods promotion through agriculture transformation with Good Agriculture Practices in on the concept of “Aap Cheti aap Khet” – “Sensible Farmer Responsible Farming".NTFP based Rural Technologies: Promoting scientific harvesting, value addition and Marketing of some important NTFPs on eco-friendly basis, actively organising tribals collectives for livelihood promotion.Woman Empowerment: Promoting the exercise of rights of women in decision making and facilitated women collectives; Village Federations, SHGs and FPOs; facilitating them in livelihoods promotion and gender activities and establishing the identity of women as farmers and also as CRPs.WASH: Facilitating rural Water & Sanitation as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - Towards Health and Dignity by Improving Water Sanitation & Hygiene in Central India.