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INDEPENDENT POLICY CONSULTANT & CONTRACTOR

Driving Evidence-Based Policy for a Better India

Dr. Dinesh Kumar, PhD

Specialising in Public Policy, 20+ Department Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Renewable Energy — working with Rocky Mountain Institute, Government of India, and Government of Uttar Pradesh.

3+

Years Policy Experience

75

Districts Impacted

PhD

Theoretical Chemistry | Quantum Energy

ABOUT DR. DINESH KUMAR

Who I Am

Dr. Dinesh Kumar is a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry (Software Developer: Quantum Energy) turned public policy professional. He served three years and Six months as a U.P. Chief Minister's Fellow under the Government of Uttar Pradesh, gaining deep grassroots experience in state and central government policy monitoring and implementation (14+ Ministries of India and 20+ Departments of Government of Uttar Pradesh). He is currently an Independent Contractor with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) India, working on PM Surya Ghar — Muft Bijli Yojana, India's flagship rooftop solar scheme. He is also the Founder & Managing Trustee of Rastra Nirman Trust.

Credentials

PhD, Theoretical Chemistry

U.P. Chief Minister Fellow, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Nodal Consultant Officer, RMI India

Founder & Managing Trustee, Rastra Nirman Trust

EXPERTISE & SERVICES

How I Can Help You

Expert policy consulting across government, development, and clean energy sectors.

Policy Monitoring & Evaluation

Designing M&E frameworks, KPI dashboards, and impact assessments for government schemes and development programmes.

Policy Consulting & Advisory

Strategic policy advice for government bodies, NGOs, think tanks, and international organisations.

Renewable Energy Policy

Implementation support, stakeholder coordination, and programme management for solar and clean energy initiatives.

Research & Publications

Policy briefs, white papers, research reports, and thought leadership articles for national and international audiences.

Speaking & Training

Keynote speaking, capacity building workshops, and policy training for government officers and development professionals.

Institutional Development

Governance frameworks, organisational strategy, and institutional capacity building for trusts, NGOs, and government bodies.

Available for contracts, advisory roles, and project-based engagements.

CASE STUDIES

Selected Work

A track record of policy impact across government, clean energy, and institutional development.

Renewable Energy | RMI India

PM Surya Ghar — Rooftop Solar Implementation, UP NEDA & MNRE

Leading on-ground implementation of India's flagship rooftop solar scheme across Uttar Pradesh. Responsibilities include awareness program planning and execution, stakeholder coordination (State and Central Government), MIS dashboard development, district performance monitoring, and vendor management.

Government of IndiaRMI India Program75 Districts2026
Public Policy | Government of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Fellowship — Policy Implementation & Grassroots Governance

Three-Years and Six Months immersive fellowship with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, working directly on policy implementation, district administration, and community-level programme delivery across multiple sectors.

Government of Uttar pradeshCM Fellowship3 Years 6 Months

Additional case studies and project reports available on request.

PUBLICATIONS & MILESTONES

Thought Leadership & Research

Policy briefs, research papers, and articles on public policy, renewable energy, and governance.

2026

Policy Brief — RMI India

Rooftop Solar Adoption in Uttar Pradesh: Implementation Challenges and Policy Recommendations

2026

Working Paper

Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks for State & Central Government Schemes: 1,000+ Policy Suggestions

2022–2026

Field Impact

1,000+ Policy-Level Suggestions across 14 Ministries of GoI | 1,000+ Field Visits | 700+ State, District & Block Level Officials Meetings | 20+ Best Practices

2022

CM Fellowship, GoUP

Joined Government of Uttar Pradesh as U.P. Chief Minister's Fellow — Policy Implementation & Grassroots Governance

2020

PhD, BITS Pilani

Software Development & Theoretical Chemistry (Quantum Energy)

2017

IIT BHU, Varanasi

Project Manager, MSVP Project, Mahamana Malviya Mission

Full publication list available on request — dinesh@drdineshkumar.com

SPEAKING & TRAINING

Speaking & Training

Available for keynotes, panel discussions, capacity building workshops, and policy training programmes.

Rooftop Solar & Clean Energy Policy in India

Insights on India's solar mission, PM Surya Ghar implementation, and the future of distributed renewable energy.

Monitoring & Evaluation for Government Schemes

Practical frameworks for tracking impact, building KPI dashboards, and improving programme delivery.

Grassroots Governance & Policy Implementation

Lessons from three years on the ground with the Government of Uttar Pradesh's CM Fellowship.

Institutional Development & Nation Building

Building resilient institutions, governance frameworks, and long-term organisational strategy.

Book Dr. Dinesh Kumar for Your Next Event

To invite Dr. Dinesh Kumar for a speaking engagement, write to:

dinesh@drdineshkumar.com

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Let's Work Together

Open to policy consulting contracts, M&E assignments, advisory roles, research collaborations, and speaking engagements.

Contact Details

  • 📧 dinesh@drdineshkumar.com
  • 🌐 drdineshkumar.com
  • 📍 Uttar Pradesh, India

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