An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, he is an academician and development professional having more than 13 years of cross functional experience with multilateral and government agencies. He specialises in Public Policy, Strategy and Governance, Inclusive Growth, Rural Development, Sustainable Development Goals, Entrepreneurship Development. He is well recognised as a social impact strategist by multilateral and apex think tank organisations like NITI Aayog, The World Bank, UN agencies, corporate foundations etc.  Prior to joining EDII, he was with NITI Aayog, Government of India.  He has also served in various capacities with Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Odisha, Planning Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.  Presently, Dr. Biswal heads Eastern Regional office of EDII at Bhubaneswar.