Ketan Mohitkar

Social Entrepreneur, Startup Mentor, Educationist

Indian Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India

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ProfessionSocial Entrepreneur, Startup Mentor, Educationist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/10/1984
Age41 years
BirthplaceYavatmal, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Ketan Mohitkar

15/03/2025

Ketan Mohitkar was honored with the Indian Icon for Innovation Award in 2024 for his significant contributions to the startup ecosystem and educational access initiatives. The award recognized his leadership in organizing Nagpur Startup Fest and his work strengthening the Viksit Bharat goal through national innovation and technology initiatives.

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Profession(s)
  • Social Entrepreneur
  • Startup Mentor
  • Educationist
Known for
  • Working for educational access and skill development among underprivileged youth
  • Startup upliftment and mentoring new entrepreneurs
  • Organising Nagpur Startup Fest, ICTRD Round Table, Innovators Meet, Social Media Fan Fest
  • Leading national innovation and technology initiatives to strengthen Viksit Bharat goal
  • Founding Nagpur Startup Fest, recognized as India's largest startup festival
  • Initiating the tradition of starting software company work with the National Anthem in Nagpur IT Park in 2017

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
  • Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra
  • Rajarambapu Institute of Information Technology, Maharashtra
Qualifications
  • Doctorate in Information Technology and Socio-Technical Studies
  • Project Management Professional Program from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
  • C-DAC Certification from Rajarambapu Institute of Information Technology

Personal Life

Languages
  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseVidya Mohitkar (Working at National Academy of Defence Productions, Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
Parents
FatherDr. Pandharinath Mohitkar (Class-1 Government Officer - Retd)
MotherAlka Mohitkar (Homemaker)
Great-GrandfatherVitthalrao 'Nanasaheb' Gohokar (Former Wani MLA)

Career

Positions Held
  • Member Secretary at the Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD)
  • Director at Confederation of Indian Innovators and Incubators (CIII)
  • Founder of India Active Software
  • President of the BJP IT Cell in Nagpur (2013-2019)
Awards, Recognitions
  • Mayor Innovation Award (2019)
  • Pillars of Maharashtra Award (2022)
  • Indian Icon for Innovation Award (2024)
  • Felicitated by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)
  • Honoured by the Union Minister of India Nitin Gadkari
  • Recognised by IIIT Nagpur
  • Independent Databank Member (IDDB-DI-202603-090302) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Appreciated by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai
Notable Contributions
  • Convenor of Nagpur Startup Fest, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and policymakers.
  • Strengthened the BJP's digital outreach and election management efforts as President of the BJP IT Cell in Nagpur from 2013 to 2019.
  • Initiated the tradition of starting daily work with the National Anthem in Nagpur IT Park software companies in 2017
  • Served as technical advisor for multiple prominent institutions
  • Featured in documentaries, talk shows, and awareness films on Information Technology issues

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/KetanMohitkar
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ketan-mohitkar
Websitehttps://ketanmohitkar.in/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ketan Mohitkar is an Indian social entrepreneur who has worked to improve educational opportunities for underprivileged youth.
2. He has actively contributed to the growth of the startup ecosystem by helping founders build and scale their ventures.
3. Ketan comes from a political family and is the great-grandson of former Wani MLA Vitthalrao 'Nanasaheb' Gohokar.
4. Introduced to public life and political discussions through senior leaders, including former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sudhakarrao Naik and veteran leader Jawaharlal Darda.
5. Mentored several early-stage startups, guiding entrepreneurs through different stages of their business journey.
6. Supported aspiring founders in turning their ideas into successful ventures through mentorship programs, networking opportunities, and innovation-focused initiatives.
7. Founded his own software company early in his career and implemented a policy of only accepting work from Indian clients.
8. Has been the subject of multiple documentaries and talk shows featuring Information Technology issues.
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