Retired in 2020 after 32 years of service( Indian Traditional Textiles Designer and Trainer) from Govt. of India, Ministry of Textiles as Assistant Director ( Designs). A regular Jury panel member of NIFT, Chennai and currently teaching Fine Arts at Bridge Academy, Chennai. Hariyana state awardee for drawing in 2000. Tamil Nadu state awardee in Painting in 1985. Post Diploma in Textile Design 1982. Diploma in Fine Arts ( Painting) 1981.