Shri Arjun Kumar serves as Under Secretary in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, where he leads the G20 Secretariat (AYUSH Initiatives for G20). With a background in international relations and governance, he coordinates AYUSH’s global representation under the G20 framework, fostering partnerships, dialogues, and policy collaboration for sustainable health and wellness. His leadership has been instrumental in projecting AYUSH as a key component of India’s global diplomacy and soft power.
Under Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
2022 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2022
👔 Designation: Under Secretary (International Affairs & G20 Secretariat)
🏛️ Government of India – Ministry of AYUSH
🧾 Division under charge:
G20 Secretariat (AYUSH Initiatives for G20) –
Leading coordination and implementation of AYUSH-related initiatives, deliverables, and events under the G20 framework
Collaborating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and NITI Aayog for integrated policy representation
Organizing AYUSH exhibitions, roundtables, and side events during G20 meetings showcasing India’s traditional medicine and wellness systems
Preparing G20 policy briefs, outcome documents, and thematic papers highlighting AYUSH’s contribution to Global Health, Wellness, and SDG 3
Managing international delegations, expert consultations, and cultural exchange activities under India’s G20 Presidency legacy
Supporting global partnerships for AYUSH research, innovation, and evidence-based wellness models aligned with the G20’s Health Working Group agenda
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Acting as the nodal officer for coordinating AYUSH participation in G20 events
Promoting India’s traditional medicine as a pillar of global sustainable health
Aligning AYUSH policy initiatives with India’s international development and wellness diplomacy agenda
Section Officer, Ministry of AYUSH
2018 – 2022 |
🏛️ Government of India – Ministry of AYUSH
👔 Responsibilities:
Worked in the International Cooperation Division supporting global AYUSH initiatives, MoUs, and international delegations
Coordinated with WHO, SCO, and ASEAN forums on traditional medicine policy alignment
Assisted in drafting background papers and concept notes for AYUSH representation in multilateral events
🌿 Played a key role in preparing India’s AYUSH sectoral representation at international platforms prior to the G20 summit cycle
Early Administrative Career
2008 – 2018 |
🏢 Joined the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) under the Government of India
🧾 Served across multiple ministries, specializing in policy coordination, global partnership programs, and public communication
🌐 Developed expertise in managing multilateral relations, international event coordination, and bilateral cooperation frameworks
💬 Known for his clarity in documentation, diplomatic communication, and analytical policy support
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: New Delhi, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science – University of Delhi
Master’s in International Relations – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Certification in Global Governance, Public Policy & International Cooperation
🏛️ A dynamic and detail-oriented civil servant with a strong background in international relations, diplomacy, and inter-ministerial coordination — contributing to India’s global health and wellness diplomacy through AYUSH representation in the G20 forum.