Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1992 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre
Current Position: Secretary, Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs
Appointed: May 2024
🏛️ Administrative Background
Shri Rajendra Kumar is a senior civil servant with over three decades of administrative experience. Before taking charge of the Department of Border Management, he served as the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. His career includes significant contributions to public policy, digital governance, and institutional reform across various assignments in Tamil Nadu and the Government of India.
📌 Role & Responsibilities
As Secretary (Border Management), Shri Rajendra Kumar is responsible for formulating and implementing policies for India’s international borders. His duties include overseeing infrastructure development, border area management, and coordination with border guarding forces. He plays a key role in initiatives aimed at strengthening border security and improving the living conditions of people in remote frontier regions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversight of border infrastructure projects, including roads, fencing, and border outposts
- Supervision of the Vibrant Villages Programme in border districts
- Coordination with agencies such as the Border Roads Organisation and Indo-Tibetan Border Police
- Implementation of socio-economic development schemes in border areas
🏞️ Key Initiatives
- Visited sensitive regions like Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh to monitor infrastructure progress under the Vibrant Villages Programme
- Advocated for enhanced coordination between central and local agencies to expedite strategic connectivity
- Focused on ensuring transparency and livelihood support in border development policies
🌐 Strategic Vision
Shri Rajendra Kumar emphasizes the importance of balancing national security priorities with inclusive development. His approach to border management involves a multi-sectoral strategy that integrates infrastructure, technology, and community well-being.
📝 Summary
Shri Rajendra Kumar brings a wealth of administrative expertise to his role as Secretary (Border Management). With a focus on resilient infrastructure, strategic security, and grassroots development, he continues to play a critical role in enhancing India’s border governance and frontier outreach.