Qualification : MSc, PhD Agronomy, UAS, GKVK.

About Alumni: Presently serving as Commissioner, ESIS Medical Services, Labour Department, Government of Karnataka.

Key Achievements/Recognitions:

Leading initiatives to strengthen free and quality medical services for insured state employees earning ₹21,000 and below basic pay.

Formerly served as Managing Director, Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTTC), driving major reforms in skill development.

Established international collaborations with German and Japanese manufacturing industries, creating global employment pathways for students.

Facilitated MoU with African–Indian Economic Foundation (AIEF) to set up vocational training centres in Namibia and other African nations.

Achieved Government of India recognition for GTTC as an awarding and certifying body for Diploma and ITI vocational courses under NCVT