Arunkumar is an Architect-Urban Planner who has worked extensively on urban issues and humanitarian emergencies with UNICEF, Gujarat. He has provided technical support to Surat and Narmada districts to facilitate effective coordination, monitoring and networking among key stakeholders in implementing the National Flagship programmes i.e. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), Samagraha Shiksha Mission for WASH in School, WASH in Health and Jal Jeeven Mission for Water Safety and Security components. He has specialised in managing Finance in Urban Infrastructure from the Institute of Housing and Urban Development studies in Rotterdam.