KKN Gurugram Desk | The Government of Bihar has appointed IAS Kundan Kumar as the new District Magistrate (DM) of Jamui. An experienced and innovative administrator, he has previously served in districts like Banka, West Champaran, and Purnia, where he introduced transformative projects in agriculture, education, and entrepreneurship—efforts that earned him the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award.
Track record of innovation: Pioneered Agri-Asmita (dragon fruit, sweet corn) in Banka
Education upliftment: Launched Live Class scheme and ‘Super-50’ coaching in Purnia
National recognition: Honored by PM Narendra Modi for excellence in local governance
Versatile background: Started as IPS, then IAS post-2012, experience at Reliance and IIT
As DM of Banka, Mr. Kumar launched Project Agri-Asmita, encouraging farmers to diversify their crops. Under his guidance:
Dragon fruit, baby corn, sweet corn, chia, and tea were introduced
Farmers transitioned to a 80:20 commercial to traditional cropping ratio
The initiative increased farmer incomes by 40%+ and opened market linkages with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
His project earned acclaim across Bihar for reducing farm poverty and modernising agriculture.
In Purnia district, Mr. Kumar launched two major educational programs:
Offered free digital classroom sessions for government school students
Digital tools improved learning outcomes by 25% in one semester
IIT/IAS-style coaching initiative for top 50 government-school students
Engaged educators from IIT, IIM, and civil services
Aims to prepare bright minds from resource-poor backgrounds for professional careers
These initiatives earned widespread praise from parents and officials.
Mr. Kumar, a 2012 IAS officer, started as Uttarakhand IPS from 2009–2011 after engineering and corporate roles at Reliance in Mumbai. Highlights of his career include:
PM’s Award on Civil Services Day 2024 for public administration
Turning West Champaran into an Innovation District via Start-Up Zone in Chanpatia
Twice awarded by the Government of Bihar for impactful district administration
As the new DM of Jamui district, known for its agriculture, forests, and connectivity challenges, Mr. Kumar is expected to:
Expand Agri-Asmita to Jamui’s rural landscape
Launch digital education and vocational skilling programs
Promote entrepreneurship through local startups and skill hubs
Improve governance and agricultural value chains
Jamui locals and business owners have expressed optimism, welcoming the new DM at the office on Sunday.
This article highlights three key aspects:
Transformative administration—moving IaS away from office-centric rule to ground innovation
Holistic development—Agriculture, Education, Tech transfer aligned under one visionary
Public example—Shows value of capable IAS officers for rural district governance
With social outreach, infrastructure innovation, and digital education as cornerstones, IAS Kundan Kumar’s appointment in Jamui sets a precedent for modern district governance. His career trajectory positions him as one of the most visionary IAS officers in Bihar.
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