B.K.Gairola

Professional Experience

Member Secretary, National Innovation Council | Mission Director, NeGP, Government of India
Date: 2010 - Present

• Spearheaded numerous e-governance initiatives crucial for propelling India towards a 'Knowledge Society'.

• Played a pivotal role in the development and diffusion of the National Knowledge Network (NKN), a multi-gigabit network enhancing connectivity across India.

• Led the integration of ICT at the grassroots level, particularly through Panchayat-level inductions, to democratize technology access.

Director General, National Informatics Centre, Department of Information Technology
Date: 2005 - 2010

• Oversaw the strategic and operational management of the NIC, focusing on creating a common National superhighway in cyberspace.

• Implemented critical IT infrastructure that supported various governmental functions across India.

Education
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
1971 - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India

Awards & Recognitions

• SKOCH ICT for India – Lifetime Achievement Award, 2010

• Science and Technology Excellence Award, 2010

Skills

• Strategic Planning and Leadership in IT

• E-Governance

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Public Administration and Digital Transformation

• Project Management