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Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor Delhi

The Lieutenant Governor : Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena

Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena took over as the 22^ndLieutenant Governor of Delhi on 26^th May 2022. Shri Saxena, 63, comes with over three decades of vast experience in the corporate and social sectors and is the first corporate man ever selected for such gubernatorial post.

Prior to his appointment as the L-G of Delhi, Shri Saxena served as the Chairman of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) from October 2015 to May 2022. At KVIC, Shri Saxena diversified the Khadi and village industry sectors, employed scientific techniques and implemented several innovative projects. As a result, the turnover of KVIC grew by a massive 248% while a massive 40 lakh new employment were created in less than 7 years. It was during the tenure of Mr Saxena, that KVIC, for the first time, clocked a historic turnover of Rs 1.15 lakh crore in 2021-22, the highest by KVIC and by any FMCG company in India so far.

Born in an educated and reputed family of Uttar Pradesh, Mr Saxena graduated from Kanpur University in 1981 and holds a Pilot Licence. Mr Saxena’s leadership abilities on a diverse range of social and corporate matters fusioned with technical, legal, social and cultural skills make him a philanthropist in vision and corporate scientist in action.

Mr Saxena started his career in 1984 as an Assistant Officer in Rajasthan with a private company. After working for 11 years in different capacities with its white cement plant, he was elevated in 1995 as General Manager to look after the proposed Port Project in Gujarat. He then rapidly rose to become the CEO and later elevated as Director of the Greenfield Dholera Port Project.

In recognition of his sharp social, cultural, political and administrative acumen, the government of India nominated Shri Saxena as a Member of the National Committee to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence. Earlier, he was nominated as a Member of the High Powered Padma Awards Selection Committee and as a Member of the 'Empowered Committee' for evaluation of "Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration".

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September 26, 2022

I am pleased to learn that the Tuberculosis Association of India is launching its 73rd TB Seal Campaign on 02nd October, 2022.

September 26, 2022

I am pleased to learn that the Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing the 43rd India Carpet Expo from 15-18 October 2022 for the first time at Carpet Expo Mart, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh under the aegis of Govt. of India and bringing out a ‘Fair Direc

September 26, 2022

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi is among the best higher education institutions for social sciences and humanities not only in the Delhi NCR but in the country. The University is known for its academic brilliance, innovative spirit, and institutionali

September 26, 2022

I am pleased to learn that the Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan is celebrating its Annual Festival of “Phool Waalon Ki Sair” from 09th October to 15th October, 2022.

Speeches & Messages

I am pleased to learn that the Tuberculosis Association of India is launching its 73rd TB Seal Campaign on 02nd October, 2022.

I am pleased to learn that the Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing the 43rd India Carpet Expo from 15-18 October 2022 for the first time at Carpet Expo Mart, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh under the aegis of Govt. of India and bringing out a ‘Fair Direc

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi is among the best higher education institutions for social sciences and humanities not only in the Delhi NCR but in the country. The University is known for its academic brilliance, innovative spirit, and institutionali

I am pleased to learn that the Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan is celebrating its Annual Festival of “Phool Waalon Ki Sair” from 09th October to 15th October, 2022.

Latest Press Release

The Lt. Governor, Shri V.K. Saxena today chaired the 04th meeting of the Apex Committee constituted to facilitate approvals for the implementation of Master Plan of Redevelopment of the AIIMS into a World Class Medical University, as approved by the Union

The LG had stressed upon seamless coordination and expeditious approval from the concerned Departments/Agencies like DDA, UTTIPEC, NDMC, DFS, DJB, AAI, Department of Forest, GNCTD and DUAC.

The Lt. Governor, Shri V.K. Saxena today chaired a meeting aimed at effecting inter-departmental/agency coordination on issues pertaining to Air Pollution in the Capital.

Ahead of the quarter that witnesses air quality plummeting to the lowest in Delhi and NCR, today’s meeting was significant in terms of implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Managements (CAQMs) Policy and the related, revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), 2022 that will get into effect from 01.10.2022.

The Lt. Governor Shri V.K. Saxena, yesterday chaired the 66th Meeting of the Governing Body of Unified Traffic & Transportation Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Centre (UTTIPEC). Apart from approving the minutes of the 65th Meeting, the action taken

At the outset, the Lt. Governor stressed upon the need for comprehensive prospective planning that took into account all developmental projects in an area before finalizing the proposals for approval of UTTIPEC. Shri Saxena also underlined the importance of strictly sticking to timelines and complete inter-agency coordination.

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