obtained his Doctorate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wales. Dr Sarkar served the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and different Central Ministries of the Government of India in the capacities of Scientist, Commissioner and Adviser for 30 years. Subsequently, Dr Sarkar worked as a chair Professor NABARD and as a Professor University of Petroleum & Energy Studies. He served as convener and Member- Secretaries of several inter-Ministerial Committees of the Government of India in the sphere of fertilizers and agrochemicals, Socio-economic Development & Renewable energy; as also National Programme Coordinator for various internationally -sponsored projects and programmes on Sustainable Development. Dr Sarkar has so far authored 6 books and 100 research articles, published in reputed national and international journals. Dr Sarkar's main area of interest include Oil & Natural Gas, Energy. Power, Infrastructure, Banking, Petro-Chemical Industry and International Business.