Dr. BKM is the Chairman of the India chapter of The Asia Crime Prevention Foundation (ACPF). ACPF is an international Non Governmental Organisation established in 1982 to promote sustainable development, peace and stability in Asia and the world through more effective crime prevention, criminal justice policies and practices and mutual cooperation among all those concerned. The ultimate goal of ACPF is “Prosperity without Crime”. ACPF was granted a Special Consultative Status (former category II) with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1991 and was promoted to a General Consultative Status with the UN on 3rd May 2000 by a resolution of the ECOSOC.