Vinai Kumar Saxena

Businessman, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Indian Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/03/1958
Age68 years
BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Vinai Kumar Saxena

13/03/2026

Vinai Kumar Saxena was sworn in as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh at a ceremony held at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Leh. Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, administered the oath of office and secrecy. Saxena said Ladakh has strong tourism potential and expressed commitment to developing it further.

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Bio/Wiki

Controversy2001 defamation case

Physical Stats & More

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

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityKanpur University

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Career

SummaryIndian business executive and government administrator. He has served as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh since 2026 and previously served as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi from 2022 to 2026. He also served as Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) from 2015 to 2022.
Notable Roles
  • Chairman of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
  • Founder-President of NGO-NCCL
  • 4th Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh (2026โ€“present)
  • 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi (2022โ€“2026)
  • President of Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute
  • Member of Padma Awards Selection Panel (2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Joined the J K Group in Rajasthan in 1984.
2. Founded the National Council for Civil Liberties in 1991.
3. Received the 'International felicitation' award from the United Nations in 2008.
4. Pioneered different marketing strategies for the Khadi sector.
5. Participated in multiple influential committees and councils.
6. Promoted to General Manager at J K Group in 1995.
7. Holds a pilot's license.
8. First person from the corporate sector to be appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
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