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25/05/22 09:56 AM IST

Vinai Kumar Saxena

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  • Vinai Kumar Saxena, currently serving as the chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi.
About Vinai Kumar Saxena
  • Saxena, 64, completed his graduation from Kanpur University.
  • He also has a pilot’s licence and is a “philanthropist in vision and corporate scientist in action.
  • He worked with JK Group as an assistant manager for 11 years and was promoted as the General Manager to look after the proposed Port Project in Gujarat.
  • He was appointed as the chairman of KVIC in October 2015.
  • Over the last seven years, he has worked on schemes and products such as ‘Honey Mission’, ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’, ‘Leather Artisans’ Empowerment’, Khadi Prakritik Paint, Project RE-HAB, Khadi Fabric Footwear and Plastic-mixed handmade paper.
  • Saxena was also member of several committees, including the National Committee headed by Prime Minister to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, member of CSIR, the Padma awards selection committee, and a Member of University court, JNU.
Source- Indian Express 

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