Ajay Prakash, an Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2011 Gujarat cadre batch, was born on June 15, 1985. He holds a B.A. (Hons) from Delhi University, an M.A. in English Literature from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and an M.A. in Public Policy from IGNOU, New Delhi. Currently, he serves as Director at the Gujarat Energy Development Agency in Gandhinagar since April 3, 2023. His past roles include Chief Personnel Officer, District Collector and District Magistrate, District Development Officer, Assistant Collector, and Supernumerary Assistant Collector. He has received awards for Best District Development Officer and Best Collector. He is proficient in English, Hindi