A distinguished Indian Forest Service officer, he held key roles in the Government of Gujarat, including directorships at CAPARAT, SPIPA, and co-founding WASMO. He significantly contributed to national policy, including the National Watershed Development Programme and the Jal Jeevan Mission, and was honoured with the “Water Champion” award in 2022 to recognize the consistent and life long efforts for water security for tireless & exemplary work by UNDP-TERI-IWA, Jalshakti Ministry GOI.