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	==Official Links==		==Official Links==
	Website: Ketan Mohitkar Official Website		Website: Ketan Mohitkar Official Website

	ICTRD: ICTRD Official Website		ICTRD: ICTRD Official Website

	Instagram: @ketanmohitkarofficial		Instagram: @ketanmohitkarofficial

	X (Twitter): @KetanMohitkar		X (Twitter): @KetanMohitkar

	LinkedIn: Ketan Mohitkar		LinkedIn: Ketan Mohitkar

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	Overview		== Overview==

	Ketan Mohitkar is an Indian social entrepreneur, educationist, startup mentor, and change-maker recognized for his contributions to innovation ecosystems, technical education, and citizen-driven governance initiatives in India.		Ketan Mohitkar is an Indian social entrepreneur, educationist, startup mentor, and change-maker recognized for his contributions to innovation ecosystems, technical education, and citizen-driven governance initiatives in India.
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	He is widely associated with building startup ecosystems in Central India, especially through initiatives such as Nagpur Startup Fest, Innovators Meet, Citizen Hackathon, and ICTRD Round Table Forums. His work focuses on integrating technology, entrepreneurship, and social development through a “sociotechnical” approach.		He is widely associated with building startup ecosystems in Central India, especially through initiatives such as Nagpur Startup Fest, Innovators Meet, Citizen Hackathon, and ICTRD Round Table Forums. His work focuses on integrating technology, entrepreneurship, and social development through a “sociotechnical” approach.

	Early Life and Background		==Early Life and Background==

	Ketan Mohitkar was born on 27 October 1984 in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. He grew up in a family engaged in public service and administration.		Ketan Mohitkar was born on 27 October 1984 in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. He grew up in a family engaged in public service and administration.
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	He is also the great-grandson of former Wani MLA Vitthalrao Gohokar (Nanasaheb Gohokar), and was exposed early to political and policy discussions involving senior leaders from Maharashtra.		He is also the great-grandson of former Wani MLA Vitthalrao Gohokar (Nanasaheb Gohokar), and was exposed early to political and policy discussions involving senior leaders from Maharashtra.

	Education		==Education==

	Mohitkar holds multidisciplinary qualifications across technology and management:		Mohitkar holds multidisciplinary qualifications across technology and management:
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	C-DAC Certification (Rajarambapu Institute of Technology)		C-DAC Certification (Rajarambapu Institute of Technology)
	Career		Career
	Early Career & Entrepreneurship		==Early Career & Entrepreneurship==

	He began his career in IT and entrepreneurship by founding India Active Software in Nagpur IT Park. His early work included software development, digital solutions, and IT ecosystem building.		He began his career in IT and entrepreneurship by founding India Active Software in Nagpur IT Park. His early work included software development, digital solutions, and IT ecosystem building.
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	He also played a key role in connecting startups, developers, and IT companies through collaborative networks in Central India.		He also played a key role in connecting startups, developers, and IT companies through collaborative networks in Central India.

	Political & Digital Strategy Involvement		==Political & Digital Strategy Involvement==

	Mohitkar served as President of the BJP IT Cell in South-West Nagpur and later as City President of BJP IT Cell, Nagpur.		Mohitkar served as President of the BJP IT Cell in South-West Nagpur and later as City President of BJP IT Cell, Nagpur.
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	He collaborated with senior political leaders including Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari in digital and organizational initiatives.		He collaborated with senior political leaders including Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari in digital and organizational initiatives.

	Institutional Leadership		==Institutional Leadership==

	He currently serves as:		He currently serves as:
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	Nagpur Startup Fest		Nagpur Startup Fest

	A flagship startup and innovation platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, academia, and government bodies. It features:		==A flagship startup and innovation platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, academia, and government bodies. It features:

	Startup exhibitions		Startup exhibitions
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	Innovators Meet		Innovators Meet

	A platform enabling direct interaction between innovators and policymakers, including senior government leaders. It focuses on:		==A platform enabling direct interaction between innovators and policymakers, including senior government leaders. It focuses on:

	Policy dialogue		Policy dialogue
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	Citizen Hackathon		Citizen Hackathon

	A civic innovation initiative promoting solutions for:		==A civic innovation initiative promoting solutions for:

	Urban infrastructure		Urban infrastructure
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	Social Media Fan Fest		Social Media Fan Fest

	One of Central India’s early large-scale creator events featuring influencers, digital creators, and youth icons, focusing on:		==One of Central India’s early large-scale creator events featuring influencers, digital creators, and youth icons, focusing on:

	Digital branding		Digital branding
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	Viksit Bharat 2047 Round Tables		Viksit Bharat 2047 Round Tables

	Policy-focused forums addressing India’s long-term development vision with emphasis on:		==Policy-focused forums addressing India’s long-term development vision with emphasis on:

	Innovation-driven growth		Innovation-driven growth
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	Sociotechnical Philosophy		Sociotechnical Philosophy

	Mohitkar advocates a “Sociotechnical” development model, emphasizing the balance between technology and social ~~welfare.~~		Mohitkar advocates a “Sociotechnical” development model, emphasizing the balance between technology and social welf

	~~Core principles include:~~

	~~Inclusive access to technology~~
	~~Rural digital empowerment~~
	~~Ethical innovation~~
	~~Socially responsible entrepreneurship~~
	~~Awards and Recognition~~
	~~Pillars of Maharashtra Award (2022)~~
	~~Mayor Innovation Award (2019)~~
	~~Indian Icon for Innovation Award (2024)~~
	~~Recognitions from NMC, IIIT Nagpur, and BMC~~
	~~Areas of Work~~
	~~Startup ecosystem development~~
	~~Innovation policy and incubation~~
	~~Education and skill development~~
	~~Digital governance systems~~
	~~Citizen engagement models~~
	~~Social innovation frameworks~~
	~~Personal Life~~

	Ketan Mohitkar is based in Nagpur and continues to work in innovation, education, and public engagement initiatives across India.		Ketan Mohitkar is based in Nagpur and continues to work in innovation, education, and public engagement initiatives across India.

	Official Links		==Official Links==
	Website: Ketan Mohitkar Official Website		Website: Ketan Mohitkar Official Website
	ICTRD: ICTRD Official Website		ICTRD: ICTRD Official Website

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