Shri Arvind Kumar holds the educational qualifications of M.Com.  Professionally, he is a Fellow Member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India and an Associate Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He possesses rich and diverse experience in the areas of financial management, internal audit, budgeting, banking, taxation, commercial accounting, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Shri Arvind Kumar is known for his professional competence, analytical approach and extensive experience in finance, audit and corporate management.

The government noted that rising demand for affordable medicines has led to strong growth under the scheme, with the number of Kendras increasing by 37 per cent in the last financial year and sales, in terms of maximum retail price value, rising by 38 per cent. Jan Aushadhi Kendras are opened through online applications from individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, trusts, firms and private companies, enabling wide participation across states. The scheme aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure, ensure access to high-quality medicines, and promote entrepreneurship. This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.