Dr. Martin Poras S. J did his Masters from Mumbai University and Ph.D. from Chennai University. He has several years of experience of teaching, research and social action He has a vast experience of working in the rural areas of Bihar, on the issues of rural development education. panchayatira), community animation, self-help groups training etc. He has conducted more than 100 training workshops in socio-cultural analysis panchayat raj, Participatory Rural Appraisal etc Currently serving as the Vice Principal of St Xavier's College of Management and Technology Patna.