Passionate about driving change and creating sustainable impact. He is a seasoned professional with a diverse educational background, including a Biotechnology degree from Bangalore University, an MBA from NMIMS Mumbai, and an LLB from Utkal University Odisha. He has honed his skills through roles at esteemed organizations like Biocon, IIPM, KIIT University, KL University, and GIET. With over 8 years of experience as a project leader and administrator in the Education sector, he excelsl in strategic marketing and brand building. In 2017, he founded M/S C A Puffed Rice Mill, launching Murmuren as the brand for Mayurbhanj Mudhi (Puffed Rice). As a social entrepreneur dedicated to local brand creation, women's employability, and sustainability, he has made a significant impact. In 2022, he launched Mayurbhanj Grand Pvt. Ltd. (MGPL), focusing on empowering women and promoting locally made products. MGPL aims to showcase district-level products nationally and internationally.

A passionate entrepreneur, avid reader, and someone who craves perfection. He envisions creating change in the heartland of Odisha and then taking it global. The purpose of his life is to serve a greater good through various social enterprises, not just as a business venture. Having graduated from Burla University followed by master's from Pune University and fellowship from Indian Institute of Insurance, he did his Post-Grad from IIM Bangalore. Over the course of his career, he has worked for Fortune 500 companies in senior positions with extensive insurance broking and risk management experience. He founded Manikstu Agro along with his spouse in 2015, in his native village of Kalahandi, along with five other people which has grown to have 50 full-time staff and an additional 100 part-time staff over the past 7 years.