Collector of North Arcot District at Vellore from 1993 – 96, Conceived and implemented Child Labour Abolition Project, evolved with the help of teachers and resources from Rishy valley satellite schools, Madanapally Chithur AP, a new methodology of teaching children at primary level in non-formal mode to educate the children redeemed from bondage, with UNICEF assistance trained about 8000 primary school teachers on the joy of learning. The Duthces of Kent UK visited the district to witness the intervention.