Dnyaneshwar Mulay is a former diplomat and an author. As a diplomat, he served as Indian High Commissioner to Maldives and Consul General in New York. He has over 15 published works, including Maati, Pankh, Ani Akash, which has been included in curriculum at North Maharashtra University. He has also founded an orphanage in his native village. He is currently an Advisor to the National Skill Development Corporation.