Sushil brings over two decades of experience of working with the United Nations and with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research system in the areas of policy, programmes, partnerships and operations across natural resource management, governance, inclusion, and humanitarian assistance. His professional expertise includes disaster risk reduction, rural development, and social inclusion.

Prior to joining United Nations Volunteers Programme, Sushil coordinated the UNDP India’s engagement for empowerment of indigenous communities by connecting them with their legal land rights and welfare entitlements, strengthening delivery of basic services and promoting innovation in hard-to-reach areas inhabited by some of the most vulnerable people. In Myanmar, Sushil supported the preparation of the Post-Nargis Recovery and Preparedness Plan for the country and was closely engaged with the implementation of the world’s largest disaster risk management program of Government of India-UNDP India (2002-07).

Sushil is passionate about unlocking the potential of digital technologies and innovation in building inclusive and economically resilient communities. Some of his close to heart initiatives (1000 Springs, Adivasi Grants Management Systems -ADIGRAMS and Forest Rights Act MIS) are currently under national roll-out.