Shri Devender Singh, 48 years, currently the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Power, where he is incharge of Rural Electrification, Energy Conservation, International Cooperation, Vigilance, Demand Side Management and Distribution. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communication from the Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. He has been a part of the IAS since 1987 in the Haryana cadre and has been in the Civil Services for about 22 years. Prior to joining Ministry of Power, Government of India, he has also served as Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon, Haryana, Deputy Commissioner Karnal, Director Industries and Managing Director, Haryana Supply and Marketing Federation. He was Managing Director, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Limited. He joined the Board of REC on August 29, 2007.