He graduated in engineering from REC, Kurukshetra and later did his PGD in ecology and environment from IIEE, New Delhi. He then served in the power sector of the state government undertaking, where he displayed his skills in foreign assignments. Later he also served in central government institutions, etc. Being a literary person and creative by nature, he opted for retirement as an Executive engineer to fulfil his creative endeavours. He can be contacted at susheelbatra@rediffmail.com