Having more than 20 years experience with Centre for Good Governance, Uttarakhand Academy of Administration, Nainital and Uttarakhand Institute of Rural Development, Rudrapur, Udhamsingh Nagar, Kandpal carries a sound understanding of demand responsive approach to rural water supply and sanitation; participatory tools and techniques for community development; SARAR and CLTS approach to community capacity building; gender issues, etc.