Vinit Goenka is a distinguished leader at the intersection of technology, governance, and public policy. As a young corporate professional at a top MNC, he decided to jump into policy and political space to serve the nation.
Currently he serves as the Secretary of the Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS), India’s leading thinktank, where he leads national discourse on data sovereignty, data resilience, cybersecurity, and fights against digital colonisation of Bharat. A senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has held strategic roles including National Co-Convenor of the IT Cell and Spokesperson for BJP Delhi, rising from booth level to state and national level.
Vinit has advised multiple ministries namely, Railways, Road Transport ,Highways and Shipping , and Culture in various capacities and spearheaded initiatives such as #ITforParivahan, #IT4Rail which has impacted the technology space in Road and Rail transport. His latest initiative #MMGEIS is enabling over one lac students by offering mentorship programs in area of geospatial technology and research. He co-authored Data Sovereignty: The Pursuit of Supremacy, a widely referenced publication in policy circles which is been referred in Parliament , Defence colleges, and academic institutions globally. As a speaker and commentator, he engages audiences on topics ranging from digital governance to civic innovation, consistently advocating for secure, inclusive, and future-ready technology ecosystems at various forums and news channels. Through CKS he drives several tech policy initiatives aimed at Viksit Bharat. He continues to inspire civic engagement and nation-building, embodying the ethos of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” with a vision for a secure, inclusive, and digitally empowered India.
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Building Digital Bharat | Vinit Goenka with Shabbir Shakir | OCLF
On 23nd Nov 2025 01.00 PM TO 01:40 PM
This OCLF session featured policy strategist Vinit Goenka in an insightful conversation with Shabbir Shakir on how grassroots engagement and digital policy together shape the future of a secure and inclusive Bharat. The discussion highlighted how nation-building begins at the booth level but expands into powerful digital frameworks that influence governance, public services, and citizen participation.
Goenka shared practical reflections on digital sovereignty, the need for strong regulation, and the importance of balancing innovation with public safety. He emphasised that the government today acts increasingly as a facilitator and that transformation often progresses in ways the public does not immediately perceive. The conversation also addressed the necessity of a strong opposition for a healthy democracy.
Audience questions brought sharp focus on the impact of AI on jobs and lifestyle changes in the coming decade. The session concluded with a reminder that technology must evolve with consciousness, placing human responsibility at the centre of India’s digital future.