A highly experienced professional in the field of disaster response. Previously serving as DIG (Operations) NDRF, he has led numerous complex emergency operations across India, and abroad. He led Indian SAR teams post Nepal earthquake. He was instrumental in drafting the cyclone response protocol of the country, which was further refined based on experience of cyclone Failin & Hudhud in 2013 & 2014. He has played a key role in DRR capacity building initiatives across the country. He has been exercise director on four international DM exercises hosted by the country for SAARC, BIMSTEC & SCO countries. He has represented the country in DM related exercises and meetings.