1984, Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Gujarat University; 1986, Master's degree in Environmental Microbiology, Gujarat University; 1987, certificate course in Medical Laboratory Technician, N.H.L., Municipal Medical College. Currently: Director, Livelihood Security Project for Earthquake Affected Rural Households, Gujarat; Chair and Director, Rural Development, Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA); Trade Facilitation Centre; Coordinator, SEWA's Barefoot Manager School; Managing Trustee, State Level Apex Marketing Organization, Sewa Gram Mahila Haat; General Secretary, SEWA.