National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood is the Deputy Managing Director of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an apex government institution dedicated to agriculture and rural development in India.
Dr. Sood earned his PhD in Agricultural Economics and possesses extensive experience in agricultural development and rural banking. Throughout his long tenure at NABARD, where he has served in various capacities, Dr. Sood has made significant contributions to rural and agricultural infrastructure development, strengthening of rural financial institutions, and promotion of grassroots and community groups. His efforts have been instrumental in creating a conducive ecosystem that fosters inclusive development.