Education

• B.A.(Honours) Economics
• Bachelor of Law

• As member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), served in several important positions in the state and central governments in India for about 20 years.
• Worked in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) for about 18 years and retired as Principal Officer in 2006.
• International consultant in the field of international trade and investment and on the board of several companies in India.
• While in ESCAP,spear-headed the initiative to establish a UN school in Bangkok which eventually led to the establishment of NIST in 1992. Since then, has been intimately involved in the development of NIST, as a Trustee in the Foundation. Also served as Chairman of the Foundation during the formative years of the School.
• In view of his role in the establishment of NIST,has been appointed for life as Founding Member of the Foundation.