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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 India
RMI India Program
75 Districts
2026
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 pradesh
CM Fellowship
3 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.
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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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