Prof. Niraj Kumar

Dr. Niraj Kumar serves as the Dean of the School of Rural Management at XIM University, Bhubaneswar. With a distinguished career, he has held positions at esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow; Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal; and Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun. Renowned as a best-selling author, Dr. Kumar’s recent book, “Incredible Stories: Changemakers of Bharat,” achieved significant acclaim in the non-fiction genre in 2023. Holding a doctorate in Extension Education from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, he completed his education in Agriculture from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. Dr. Kumar’s expertise lies in Agri-business, rural management, and development communication, reflected in his contributions to international journals. His training initiatives have enhanced the professional competency of numerous government and non-government professionals and organizations, affirming his impact in the field.