Dr. Vinayak Manihrao Bhosale, a doctorate degree holder in biological sciences is a committed environmentalist by nature and profession. He has worked as an Air Pollution Control Officer / Regional Officer in Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for the last 14 years. He has represented his organisation on many national symposium/conferences on environmental pollution. He is a recipient of World Health Organisation (WHO) fellowship for advanced studies and training in air pollution monitoring and control, in U.S.A. He has a unique experience of working with Environmental Protection Agency of Washington State, U.S.A. during his tenure as a WHO fellow. He has travelled extensively to U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand etc. As a member of Maharashtra Government`s Task Force, he has made significant contribution in the field of environmental safety and pollution abatement measures in industrial sector. He is a convener of industrial liquid effluent work group for the studies of liquid effluent in Thane Belapur Industrial Belt, a bank aided present conducted by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, World Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. His expertise in handling industrial gas leaks, oil pollution of the sea, accidental spillages of toxic gases / liquids during transportation and its containment measures brought him and his organization many laurels. Dr. Bhosale is a professional expert and visiting lecturer to the students of Environmental Studies in Universities. Presently, Dr. Bhosale is a Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Industries, Environment and Tourism, Government of Maharashtra.