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== 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 | Mohitkar advocates a “Sociotechnical” development model, emphasizing the balance between technology and social welf | ||
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 | ||
Revision as of 11:36, 6 June 2026
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.
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
Ketan Mohitkar was born on 27 October 1984 in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. He grew up in a family engaged in public service and administration.
Father: Dr. Pandharinath Mohitkar (Class-I Government Officer) Mother: Alka Mohitkar (Homemaker) Spouse: Vidya Mohitkar (associated with National Academy of Defence Productions, Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
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
Mohitkar holds multidisciplinary qualifications across technology and management:
Doctorate in Information Technology & Socio-Technical Studies MBA (Master of Business Administration) MCA (Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University) BCS (RTM Nagpur University) Project Management Professional Program (IIM Indore) C-DAC Certification (Rajarambapu Institute of Technology) Career
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 also played a key role in connecting startups, developers, and IT companies through collaborative networks in Central India.
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.
During this period, he worked on:
Digital campaign strategy Election communication systems Volunteer coordination Technology-driven outreach
He collaborated with senior political leaders including Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari in digital and organizational initiatives.
Institutional Leadership
He currently serves as:
Member Secretary – Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) Director – Confederation of Indian Innovators and Incubators (CIII) Founder – India Active Software
Under his leadership, ICTRD expanded across India in:
Startup incubation Technical education Skill development Innovation policy engagement Citizen participation programs Major Initiatives Nagpur Startup Fest
==A flagship startup and innovation platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, academia, and government bodies. It features:
Startup exhibitions Investor networking Mentorship sessions Industry panels Innovators Meet
==A platform enabling direct interaction between innovators and policymakers, including senior government leaders. It focuses on:
Policy dialogue Startup support Innovation adoption Citizen Hackathon
==A civic innovation initiative promoting solutions for:
Urban infrastructure Healthcare Governance Digital inclusion Transportation Social Media Fan Fest
==One of Central India’s early large-scale creator events featuring influencers, digital creators, and youth icons, focusing on:
Digital branding Content creation Youth engagement Viksit Bharat 2047 Round Tables
==Policy-focused forums addressing India’s long-term development vision with emphasis on:
Innovation-driven growth Tier-II city development Sustainable governance Entrepreneurship ecosystems Sociotechnical Philosophy
Mohitkar advocates a “Sociotechnical” development model, emphasizing the balance between technology and social welf
Ketan Mohitkar is based in Nagpur and continues to work in innovation, education, and public engagement initiatives across India.
Official Links
Website: Ketan Mohitkar Official Website ICTRD: ICTRD Official Website Instagram: @ketanmohitkarofficial X (Twitter): @KetanMohitkar LinkedIn: Ketan Mohitkar