An IRS officer and famous Marathi literati is the author of four books in Marathi and one in Hindi. He awakened the rural youth of Maharashtra through his major academic movement aimed at self-realisation. Born on June 17, 1977, Salunkhe has a brilliant academic record. His first book Dhadpadnarya Tarunaisathi (For Struggling Youth) in Marathi inspired a reading mission in Jalgaon district participated by 52000 village children. His second book Hum Honge Kamyab (We Will Succeed), expounds ways to achieve success in Competitive Exams. Utha, Jage Vha – Arise and Awake, his third book, is based on his spiritual experiences. Recipient of award from the Government of Maharashtra for ‘Best literary work in Education category’ and the ‘Poet Narayan Surve award’ by Kala Prasarini Sabha, Pune; he received three awards from Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune.