Deepa has published a collection of her poetry titled "Deepa Ko Bhram" in 2006. She is also coming out with her latest collection of poetry called "Antaral" in the near future. As a painter, Deepa has exhibited her paintings in many states of India. She has participated in many national and regional art camps ornaized by Lalit Kala Akademi - New Delhi, NEZCC - Dimpaur, EZCC - Kolkata amongst many others. Deepa has been awarded "Kala Shree" puraskar by Nepali Sahitya Parisad, Sikkim in 2012. She has also been felicitated with many awards in the field of Art by Sikkim Akademi, Channel Ace Production, Chinhari Prakashan, Sikkime Kalakar Sangh. Deepa Rai is the President of "Oviya Art Circle", Sikkim and member of Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim, Sikkime Kalakar Sangh, Shrijanshil Sahakari Samiti, Sikkim Ametaure Sangh. AKRS and CCRT New Delhi.