Dr. Rajesh Kumar - Executive Director is a seasoned Livelihood and Gender Expert with over 7 years of focused experience in the UP Pro Poor Tourism Development Project based in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He currently applies his expertise in community development, gender inclusion, and capacity building to promote sustainable livelihoods and empower marginalized communities through tourism initiatives. His professional journey includes key leadership roles such as Senior Program Manager at Adarsh Seva Samiti and a decade of experience as a Project Officer at the Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence.
Dr. Kumar holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Community and Environmental Health from S. N. Medical College. His multidisciplinary academic background and hands-on experience in community health, environmental sustainability, and social development have enabled him to effectively drive impactful programs that combine socio-economic growth with gender equity and environmental stewardship. Fluent in Hindi, he continues to contribute to community engagement and capacity building, fostering inclusive growth across rural and urban landscapes.