Kumud is an educationist, author of best selling and awarded books and social worker. She has written nine books on various themes ranging from education, excellence in life, and poetry. She has been honoured with several awards and accolades. She has vast experience of managing schools as well as, a business. She is an excellent administrator. She has lived in Gurugram, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and currently based in Ahmedabad.