Energy Specialist (South Asia), ADB Profile / Bio Pushkar Manandhar leads the implementation and processing of energy infrastructure projects and technical assistance programs across Nepal, Maldives, India. His responsibilities include promoting policy reforms and sectoral measures to strengthen energy sector performance and resilience in the region. Pushkar also serves as the energy sector focal point for ADB’s operations in the Maldives. He brings over 20 years of professional experience in the energy sector, with a strong focus on sustainable energy planning, project development and renewable energy promotion. He holds a Master’s degree in Energy Systems and Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Follow on Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics The Maldives ASSURE Project: Solarization of Agriculture for Local Economic Development 26 May, 2025 Slides Energy, Environment Gender Mainstreaming in ADB’s Energy Projects in Nepal 23 April, 2019 Slides Energy, Gender Equality Video - Session 5 - Innovative and Disruptive Technologies and Processes 12 April, 2016 Multimedia Gender Equality, ICT, Social Development and Protection