Arpana is the Research Associate  of INDOCERT, reporting to COR / UTZ  coordinator Aruna Murali. She is responsible for Conduct literature reviews, Attend project meetings or seminars. She is responsible for Prepare progress reports and monitor the project budget. She is responsible for Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies or Governments.

Prior to INDOCERT, Arpana worked as Assitant Professor at RARS, Pattambi. Arpana  holds M.Sc. in Agriculture from Pondicherry university,B.Sc in Agriculture from TNAU.