Shri Rajesh Kumar is an experienced government official serving as Under Secretary and Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. In this role, he contributes to the functioning of the Ministry’s administrative and public-information framework, with responsibilities that include handling matters under the Right to Information Act and coordinating responses involving information maintained across different divisions of the Ministry. Official government records document his role as Under Secretary to the Government of India, including his work on health policy and program-related matters. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

His work reflects the importance of effective governance, institutional coordination, and transparency in the public health system. As CPIO, he has been involved in responding to RTI matters concerning subjects within the ministry’s jurisdiction and in coordinating with relevant offices when information falls across different administrative divisions. A recent Central Information Commission proceeding records Shri Rajesh Kumar appearing as CPIO-cum-Under Secretary of the Ministry and submitting an official response on matters related to the Ministry’s records. Indian Kanoon: His official responsibilities also demonstrate the wider role played by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in translating government policy into administrative action and ensuring accountability in the delivery and governance of health services. With his experience at the intersection of public administration, health governance, and information management, Shri Rajesh Kumar represents the institutional expertise that supports India’s public-health administration and strengthens transparent, responsive, and accountable governance.