Ajay Prakash Kushwaha is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience at REC Limited, where current responsibilities as Chief Manager include the annual evaluation of multiple states under RDSS, appraisal of state DISCOM proposals, and project monitoring focused on loss reduction and advanced metering infrastructure. Prior roles at REC encompassed managerial positions dedicated to the development of business in Uttar Pradesh, project sanctioning, and debt financing, alongside experience in project appraisal and monitoring for various government initiatives like RGGVY and DDUGJY. Ajay's early career involved roles in technical appraisal and operations at REC and a brief period as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Krishak Bharati Co-operative Limited. Ajay holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, an MBA in Financial Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, and multiple postgraduate diplomas in Human Rights, Intellectual Property Rights, and Cyber Laws.