Dr Manoj Kumar

Additional Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice

Dr. Manoj Kumar serves as Additional Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Law & Justice (Legislative Department), where he plays a central role in shaping, modernising, and strengthening the country’s legislative and regulatory ecosystem. A visionary reformer and institution-builder, he has led key national initiatives to transform legislative governance through digital, technology-enabled, and AI-driven frameworks aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

His work bridges law, technology, and citizen empowerment by advancing plain-language lawmaking, interoperability across legal and judicial databases, and the revamp of India Code into a seamless, accessible, and data-driven platform. These efforts collectively embody his commitment to People-First Legislative Governance, ensuring that laws become easier to access, understand, and comply with for every citizen.

For his contributions to public service, reform, and institutional excellence, Dr. Kumar has received several prestigious national and international honours, including the (i) Mahatma Gandhi Samman, (ii) Atal Samman, and (iii) Nelson Mandela Leadership Award.

A prolific author and thought leader, he has written extensively on law, governance, public policy, and institutional transformation. His books, policy papers, and research contributions continue to shape contemporary discourse on legislative reform, digital governance, and the evolution of India’s public institutions.