He researched and published in the fields of human sexuality, fertility, family planning, HIV prevention, and sex work, with a focus on India, and both studied and worked for the rights of prostitutes in the Kolkata red-light district of Sonagachi; he was one of several academics working with the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee there.
This individual was a researcher and advocate for human sexuality, fertility, family planning, HIV prevention, and sex work, particularly focusing on India, and worked to improve the lives of prostitutes in Kolkata's Sonagachi red-light district through collaboration with the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee.