Ashwini K. Swain leads and coordinates RAP’s initiatives in India. His interests and expertise include in political economy of electricity, regulatory governance, and subnational preparedness for energy transition. He has been engaging with public agencies and civil society organisations at national and subnational level on these issues.
Prior to joining RAP, Swain worked at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, which he co-founded with colleagues. He has also worked at Centre for Policy Research, Energy for Growth Hub, CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition, and National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.
Swain holds a doctorate in politics from University of York and Master of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in political studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
