Dr. K. Kumar
Dr. K. Kumar
“Persistent hard work with dedication is the key for the ultimate success”i
-by Pattukkottai Sathya
Dr. K. Kumar, presently the Senior Scientist -Marine Resource Sector of the Public Authority of Agriculture Affairs, Government of Kuwait hailed from a small hamlet in the banks of the river Tamiraparani namely Navaladiyour, Srivaikuntam Taluk, Tuticorin District, Tamilnadu.
As a bachelor degree holder in Zoology, Dr. K. Kumar did his Master of Science, Master of Philosophy and Doctorate of Philosophy in Marine Biology and Oceanography in the Centre of Advance Study in Marine Biology at Annamalai University, Tamilnadu. Awarded Doctorate on distinction, Dr. K. Kumar served as Post Graduate Lecturer for a short period in Kamaraj College Tuticorin and Vivekananda College, Kanyakumari and Guest Lecturer for M.Tech., Microbiology at Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi.
Dr. K. Kumar was appointed as Scientist in the Department of Environment, Science and Technology, Govt. of Delhi in 1995, through Union Public Service Commission, Govt. of India. During his 10 years service in Delhi Government, he was the Project implementation officer for Delhi State Government for environment data generation, survey and research projects. He was the Chief Plan Coordinator for the Department of Environment, Delhi State Government for preparation of Government’s Five Year Plan and Annual Plans.
He represented the Delhi Government in the National level consultations for drafting ‘National Biodiversity Action Plan’, Government of India. As a nodal officer, he was entrusted for preparing scientific replies for queries raised on Delhi State environmental issues in Indian Parliament.
In the Year 2003, Dr. K. Kumar was selected as Senior Scientist by the Public Authority of Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources, Kuwait by open merit. In fact he was one of the four scientists appointed from India out of about 74 Doctorate candidates in that selection. As a Senior Scientist now in the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs, Govt. of Kuwait, Dr. K. Kumar is dealing with policy decisions on Conservation of Kuwait Marine resources.
He is instrumental in the preparation of National Reports on marine fishery resources, Scientific & Technical reports. He is the coordinating officer with FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) Rome, and RECOFI (Regional Commission of Fisheries) on the issues related to Kuwait marine living resources. “Persistent hard work with dedication is the key for the ultimate success” is his slogan of mission in life.
Apart from his official responsibility with sincerity and honesty, Dr. K. Kumar is leading the Kuwait Tamil Poet's Association as President, which is one of the well known literary organizations among Tamil communities in Kuwait.
Dr. Kumar is a well accomplished singer in both classical as well as light music as he learnt Carnatic music in his younger days. This is a burning catalyst for his obsession towards music, also served as the Jury in many musical competitions.
As the President of Kuwait Tamilosai Association, his ambition is that all Tamil organizations should have a cordial relationship with respect while rendering their social services towards the upliftment of poor children for their education in all over the word particularly in India.
Dr. Kumar is grown up from a traditional agricultural family inspired from the nature of hard work, dedication and simplicity of his father Shri. Kadarkaraiyandi and mother Smt. Rukmani ammal. As an Economic graduate, Mrs. Valarmathi Kumar, the beloved wife of Dr. K. Kumar is the power of his all efforts, ably managing the family affairs and agricultural properties at native place.
Dr. K. Kumar is blessed with two children. His daughter Priyadarshini Kumar is pursuing her Engineering course in Electronics and Communication and his son Ajith Kumar is doing his 12th Standard.
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