A distinguished Mining Engineer from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, Mr. Kulshrestha brings with him over three decades of rich experience in the mining sector. His journey began at Hindustan Copper Limited, where he spent nearly two decades, followed by significant contributions at NMDC.
Mr. Kulshrestha’s journey with the Indian Bureau of Mines began in 2011 and he served as Regional Controller of Mines in Ajmer and later Hyderabad, where he played a key role in implementing the MMDR Act and strengthening regulatory practices on the ground.
Over the years, his path within IBM has been one of growing innovation and he has led key regions of the East Zone, based in Kolkata, and the North Zone, located in Udaipur.
After his elevation to the position of Chief Controller of Mines at Nagpur in 2020, he spearheaded strategic initiatives across the entire mining sector and IBM.
In January 2026, he came to hold the highest office of Controller General, after having held the additional charge of the position from September 2025.
He was instrumental in devising the methodology for calculation of ASP for various critical minerals, and offshore minerals, implementation of e-office, index pricing for minerals, and Reorganized IBM’ s publications in new formats to increase its effectiveness.
His representation of the Indian government on prominent committees like the Environment Appraisal Committee, National Mineral Index Committee, and Royalty Committee and Committee for development of local ecosystem for mining equipment underscores his unwavering commitment to the mining industry and his dedication to shaping its future through strategic insight and leadership.
He has assumed the charge of Director In-charge of JNARDDC with effect from 1st July 2026.
