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siliconindia | Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 06:46 Hrs
Ajay Mathur takes charge as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on March 15. Exactly a month ago, the Special Assembly of the ISA had elected Ajay as the Director General. However, the appointment is for four years which could be renewed for an additional term.
In a statement, the company says, "Dr Ajay Mathur has assumed office, today, as Director General of the International Solar Alliance."
Ajay would be replacing Upendra Tripathy, who has completed his term on March 14. Upendra held the position of Director General since 2017.
Furthermore, India had proposed Ajay’s candidature which was endorsed by the Special Assembly. He brings in a wealthy leadership and expertise across all key areas of energy transition, from policy, research, and technology commercialisation to financing, international cooperation and institutional development, as per to the statement.