Born at Kharenda, Bhabua Bihar, India on 15th July, 1960.Educated at Central Hindu School, Varanasi, UP, 1975; B.Sc. (Ag), Udai Pratap College, Varanasi, 1980; M.Sc. (Ag. Econ.), Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Naini, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 1982; Ph.D., Institute of agriculture Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 1992. Scientist, 1986-1992, Scientist (Sr. Scale), 1992-1998; Sr. Scientist, 1998-2006; Officiating Head, Division of Social Sciences, 2003 & Principal Scientist, 2006-till date, Central :Potato Research Institute, Shimla. ICAR Team Research Award, 1999-2000; CPRI Merit Certificate, 2004. Agricultural Economics (Marketing and Production Economics) & Agricultural Extension.