Suresh Kumar

Mr Suresh Kumar was the Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Punjab from 2017 to 2021. Mr Kumaaar joined the Pujab cadre of the Indian Administrative Service, Govt of India in 1983. He has held positions at various level in the Federal and Provincial Government to implement and manage reforms, business process re-engineering and pro-poor development programs during. Mr. Kumar has more than 30+ years of core experience in public policy, planning, public administration and governance and program implementation in the State of Punjab, India.

Leveraging History in Policymaking: Insights, Challenges, and Innovations

Governance /

Policies do not exist in isolation. They are shaped and influenced by historical events and various social, economic, and political factors. History enables policymakers to gain insights into the origins and historical evolution of a problem. Through a careful study of history, policymakers can uncover the underlying causes and long-term patterns of a given issue. […]

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Water Governance: Unlocking the Promise of Sustainable Development in Punjab

Governance /
water governance

Water, a fundamental resource for human survival and the cornerstone of sustainable development has emerged as a central challenge in modern times. In the context of India, a country that harbors a significant portion of the global population but only a fraction of the world’s freshwater resources, the importance of effective water governance cannot be

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The Disconnect in Agricultural Governance: Bridging the gap for sustainable growth

Agriculture /
The Disconnect in Agricultural Governance: Bridging the gap for sustainable growth

The prowess of Punjab’s agriculture has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of national food security. Having led the Department as Additional Chief Secretary (Development) from 2013 to 2016, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the admiration and recognition that Punjab’s efforts, knowledge, and governance received at both the national and state levels. Punjab’s

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The Lesser-known Story Behind SDGs

Climate /
SDGs vs MDGs

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), were introduced in 2000 to address global challenges such as poverty, education, and health. However, as the target year of 2015 approached, it became evident that the MDGs would not be fully achieved. As a result, a new framework, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was developed to offset the perceived

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Need to Foster a Balanced Role of Think Tanks in Policymaking

Governance /
Role of think tanks

The rising role of think tanks in policy-making has sparked intense debates recently due to a new class of politicians seeking to incorporate experts representing specific ideologies or thought processes into the governance framework. They blame traditional politics and bureaucratic procedures for systemic issues and claim and explicitly acknowledge the research, development, and promotion of

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How to Transition to Evidence-based Policies?

Governance /
evidence based policy

Policymaking is a complex and demanding process. In our current system, political executives collaborate with bureaucracy and experts to formulate policies that align with their political ambitions and commitments. However, a significant challenge is that public policies often lack a solid foundation in evidence and data. Some policies are implemented on an ad-hoc basis, while

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Digital Push to Agriculture is Unavoidable

Economy /
Digital push to agriculture

The Digital Revolution (DR) has accelerated growth and created new jobs, facilitating speedier globalisation and poverty reduction. The advent of new technologies has encouraged GVCs that contribute a significant share of GDP. The economic interdependence of countries has also increased despite apprehensions and reservations of the Less Developed Countries (LDCs).  Digital innovations have impacted all

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