Misra has a ?rst class Master’s degree in Applied Economics and has had 35 years of distinguished service in the Ministry of Defence as JS (Aerospace), DRDO and the corporate sector. He has contributed signi?cantly to major policy documents like the Defence Procurement Manual 2005 (DPM-2005) where he chaired the committee and Defence Procurement Procedure–2005 and o?set policy, receiving encomiums from the Prime Minister's O?ce (PMO) and Rashtriya Mantri (RM) for DPM-2005. He was closely involved in strategic programmes like the ?fth generation ?ghters and multi-role transport aircraft and major production programmes like the SU-30, Hawk and advanced light helicopters. His doctoral dissertation on Economic Impacts of Defence O?set Policy; “The Indian Experience” is expected to contribute signi?cantly to India’s stride towards higher self-reliance in niche defence technology. A regular contributor to professional journals like Journal of Defence Studies, Indian Defence Review, Air Power, Vayu and India Strategic, he is posted as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Navy).