A Salesian priest born in Shillong. He has a doctorate in Catechetics from Rome and is currently pursuing a PhD research in Anthropology from North Eastern Hill University. He has authored 9 books, some in English and others in Khasi. He has to his credit many scholarly articles in international theological reviews. He is also a proficient musician and has 6 music albums to his credit. He is currently the Director of Pastoral Centre, Shillong and the Vice Principal of Sacred Heart Theological College at Shillong. He is an eco-activist and his book "The Khasis and their Natural Environment" published in 2000, has been widely acclaimed.