Preet Kumar is the Programme Manager in Just Transition initiative of iFOREST. A Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with Honours in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, he has worked in consultative engineering, value addition, business development, and stakeholder management during his previous engagement with the mining and construction industry.

Preet is passionate about clean energy and technology transitions and intends to leverage his mining and industry experience to contribute to just energy transition away from coal, and in the industrial sector. He is currently focused on aspects of mine closure, reclamation, land repurposing and industrial diversification