Dr. Samuel Praveen Kumar, IAS
Biography
🇮🇳 Dr. Samuel Praveen Kumar, IAS
Joint Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India
📍 New Delhi
🌾 Championing Inclusive & Technology-Driven Agricultural Transformation
Dr. Samuel Praveen Kumar, IAS, currently serves as the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, playing a pivotal role in shaping India’s agricultural development with a farmer-centric and innovation-led approach.
A highly accomplished bureaucrat with rich academic and administrative credentials, Dr. Kumar leads several flagship national programs, ensuring that modern farming practices, market linkages, and rural prosperity reach the grassroots.
🚜 Key Roles & Initiatives
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🧩 Oversees key national schemes like Agri-Infra Fund, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and Digital Agriculture Mission.
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🌿 Drives sustainability and resilience in agriculture through policy frameworks and inclusive interventions.
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🤝 Facilitates collaboration with private sectors, NGOs, international agencies, and start-ups for technology adoption in Indian farming.
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📊 Promotes data-driven decisions, smart farming, and rural entrepreneurship.
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🎓 Strong advocate for capacity building, agribusiness incubation, and value chain innovation.
🌟 Visionary Civil Servant for a Vibrant Agri-India
With his leadership, the Ministry continues to implement a forward-looking agricultural ecosystem, where every farmer is empowered, productive, and future-ready.