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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| image = File:Sunil Kumar bhore.jpg
| name = Sunil Kumar
| office = Minister of Rural works <br/> [[Government of Bihar]]
| term_start = 07 May 2026
| predecessor = [[Bijendra Prasad Yadav]]
| successor =
| office1 = [[List of ministers of education of Bihar|Minister of Education]] <br/> [[Government of Bihar]]
| term_start1 = 15 March 2024
| term_end1 = 15 April 2026
| predecessor1 = [[Vijay Kumar Chaudhary]]
| successor1 = [[Vijay Kumar Chaudhary]]
| office2 = Minister of Higher Education <br/> [[Government of Bihar]]
| term_start2 = 12 December 2025
| term_end2 = 15 April 2026
| predecessor2 = position established
| successor2 = [[Vijay Kumar Chaudhary]]
| office3 = Minister of Science, Technology and Technical Education <br/> [[Government of Bihar]]
| term_start3 = 20 November 2025
| term_end3 = 15 April 2026
| predecessor3 = [[Sumit Kumar Singh]]
| successor3 = [[Vijay Kumar Chaudhary]]
| office4 = Member of the [[Bihar Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start4 = 2020
| constituency4 = [[Bhore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhore Vidhansabha]]
| predecessor4 = Anil Kumar
| party = [[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]] (Since 2020)
| alma_mater = [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St Stephen's College]] [[Delhi University|(D.U)]] ([[Master of Arts]])
| occupation = Former [[Indian Police Service|IPS Officer]], [[Politician]]
| birth_place = [[Bihar]], India
}}

'''Sunil Kumar''' (born 1960) is an Indian [[politician]] and former [[IPS officer]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Meet the New Education Minister of Bihar, A Former IPS Officer |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/news/ips-news/meet-the-new-education-minister-of-bihar-a-former-ips-officer/ | publisher=indiamasterminds.com |access-date=2024-03-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> He is currently serving as Minister of Education Department, Minister of Science & Technology, Technical Education Department,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Government of Bihar |url=https://state.bihar.gov.in/csd/CitizenHome.html |access-date=2026-01-02 |website=state.bihar.gov.in}}</ref> and Minister of Higher Education Department, Government of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2024 |title=Bihar cabinet expansion: CM Nitish Kumar inducts 21 new ministers and another Expansion with three new established Department |url=https://state.bihar.gov.in/csd/SectionInformation.html?editForm&rowId=2928 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://state.bihar.gov.in/csd/cache/3/17-Dec-25/SHOW_DOCS/m13572025%20_merged.pdf |archive-date=15 January 2026 |website=Cabinet Secretariat Department, Govewrnment of Bihar}}</ref> He is elected as [[2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election|Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly]] from [[Bhore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhore]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhorey (SC) Election Result 2020 LIVE: Bhorey (SC) MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia |url=https://www.oneindia.com/bhorey-assembly-elections-br-103/ |access-date=2021-12-04 |website=www.oneindia.com |language=en}}</ref> He also served as [[Senior superintendent of police|SSP]] for [[Patna]] district for more than 6 years from 1997. In 2020 he retired as the [[Director general of police|Director General-cum-Managing Director]], Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation,<ref name=":0" /> after that he joined [[Janata Dal (United)]], political party.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-30 |title=Ex-DGP Sunil Kumar joins JD(U) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ex-dgp-sunil-kumar-joins-jdu/articleshow/77827277.cms |access-date=2024-03-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He did MA in History from St Stephen's College New Delhi in 1984.

== Indian Police Service Career ==
Sunil Kumar joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1987 (Bihar Cadre)<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETGovernment.com |title=Two Bihar IPS officers from same batch end with different fate in politics |url=https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/governance/two-bihar-ips-officers-from-same-batch-end-with-different-fate-in-politics/80789312 |access-date=2026-01-02 |website=ETGovernment.com |language=en}}</ref> after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination and underwent training at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, he held several senior and sensitive positions, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patna. Known for his firm leadership and operational experience, he handled complex law-and-order challenges, elections, organized crime, and internal security situations.

He retired from the IPS in 2020 as Director General-cum-Managing Director, Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-29 |title=Former Bihar DGP Sunil Kumar joins Nitish Kumar's party just 29 days after his retirement from police service |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/former-bihar-dgp-sunil-kumar-joins-nitish-kumars-party-just-29-days-after-his-retirement-from-police-service/articleshow/77827251.cms |access-date=2026-01-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> where he contributed significantly to strengthening police infrastructure across the state.

== Political career ==
After retirement from police service, Sunil Kumar entered active politics. In 2020, he was elected as MLA from Bhorey Vidhan Sabha constituency. He was appointed Minister for Prohibition Excise & Registration Department (Excise), Government of Bihar,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-02-10 |title=Ex-top cop gets prohibition department in dry Bihar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ex-top-cop-gets-prohibition-department-in-dry-bihar/articleshow/80775383.cms |access-date=2026-01-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> where he strengthened enforcement infrastructure through the establishment of new excise police stations, check-posts, and registration offices, and implemented statewide surveillance and rapid-response mechanisms across all 42 districts.

In 2024, he assumed charge as Minister of Education Department, Government of Bihar, where he spearheaded systemic reforms, quality enhancement, digital transformation, and inclusive access to education across the state. His tenure was marked by a strong focus on governance, accountability, and outcome-oriented implementation.

In the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, he was re-elected from Bhorey with a substantial margin, reflecting strong public support. Following this mandate, he was re-appointed as Minister of Education and additionally entrusted with the Science & Technology, Technical Education, and Higher Education Departments, consolidating responsibility for Bihar’s Education and Innovation Ecosystem.

== Awards and Honours==

* [https://policeservicemedals.gov.in/pmaquery/default.aspx Police Medal for Internal Security Service]
* [https://policeservicemedals.gov.in/pmaquery/default.aspx Police Medal for Gallantry]
* [https://policeservicemedals.gov.in/pmaquery/default.aspx President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service]
* [https://policeservicemedals.gov.in/pmaquery/default.aspx President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service]
* [https://news4nation.com/bihar/patna/education-minister-sunil-kumar-wins-best-education-minister-award-delhi-2025-101077 Best Education Minister of the Year, 2025 (New Delhi) by the International Association of Educators for World Peace (affiliated to the United Nations)]

== References ==
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[[Category:Education ministers of Bihar]]
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