Vinai Kumar Saxena

Lt. Governor of Ladakh

Vinai Kumar Saxena (LG)

Lt. Governor

Central Govt Ladakh

Current term

Since Mar 2026 · Present

About

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena is an Indian business executive who is currently serving as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh since 2026. He previously served as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi from 2022 to 2026. He previously served as chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission from 2015 to 2022. He also served as the president of Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute..

Projects & Initiatives 2 ongoing · 1 completed

13 GW Renewable Energy Project (Pang)

Ongoing

Since 2023 · Mega solar/renewable generation and transmission project at Pang announced with central support, including a green-energy corridor to the national grid. Early implementation stage per PIB releases.

Zojila Tunnel

Ongoing

Since 2020 · Approximately 13 km bi-directional tunnel under the Zojila pass to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, executed by NHIDCL. Under construction.

University of Ladakh

Completed

Completion2019 (established)

Since 2019 · First university of Ladakh, established in 2019 after UT formation, with campuses at Leh and Kargil.

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Ladakh government schemes & projects

University of Ladakh — completed · since 2019
Zojila Tunnel — ongoing · since 2020
13 GW Renewable Energy Project (Pang) — ongoing · since 2023

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vinai Kumar Saxena?

Vinai Kumar Saxena is the Lt. Governor of Ladakh.

Which government schemes and projects are linked to Vinai Kumar Saxena?

Schemes and projects under Vinai Kumar Saxena's government include University of Ladakh, Zojila Tunnel, 13 GW Renewable Energy Project (Pang).