Vineeta Hariharan

Chief of External Aided Missions, Ministry of MSME

Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) | Urban Planning/ Smart Cities, Economics, Economics

Vineeta Hariharan

Biography

Renowned as a thought leader and public policy expert, she is an esteemed alumnus of the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. With a robust background, she serves as the Principal Policy Architect, leading pivotal Government of India initiatives in Rural, Urban, and MSME sectors. Her influence extends globally, serving on the boards of prominent international institutes and mentoring social foundations focused on empowering women and the girl child. Her exceptional contributions were recognized with the Woman of Excellence Award in 2020 by the Indian Achiever's Forum. A passionate advocate, she is an eloquent public speaker and a beacon of knowledge on a var of Nation Building issues. Her expertise is sought after in various forums and media platforms, covering policy matters, governance, economy, administrative reforms, environmental concerns, urban and rural development, MSMEs, education, and political reforms.