Vivekaanand J.

About Vivekaanand J.

Vivekanand Jha is a distinguished public policy and strategic consultant with a career dedicated to driving transformative change across government sectors, international organizations, and top consulting firms. With experience working alongside state governments, departments within the Government of India, and policy think tanks such as NITI Aayog, he brings expertise in government affairs, public relations, social impact assessment, legislative compliance, and policy development—making him a trusted partner in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and enhancing institutional effectiveness.At KPMG and PwC, Vivekanand has led high-impact policy reforms and strategic initiatives delivering measurable outcomes. He facilitated the end-to-end disbursement of 16 industrial and cluster-based projects for the Governments of Haryana and Punjab, worth ~₹90 crore, accelerating regional and industrial growth. He played a pivotal role in drafting, recommending, and strategizing policies for sunrise sectors—Drone Manufacturing, Medical Devices Manufacturing, MSME, and HEEP—for the Government of Haryana, aligning with the state’s industrial mission.He has worked closely with senior leadership, including the Office of the Chief Minister, Industry Minister, Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Director General, and Punjab’s Finance Department, securing critical approvals for project execution and policy implementation.At the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Vivekanand monitored and evaluated flagship schemes, improving the Data Governance Quality Index from baseline to 3.91/5 in just five months. He organized capacity-building programs and connected 800+ startups with five unicorn founders/co-founders and leading investors, generating $70k–$100k in funding through targeted innovation clinics.He was a key contributor to the Make in Odisha Conclave 2022, shaping the state’s export policy evolution and investment promotion strategy, and preparing policy briefs, press releases, and summit content. He has also organized impactful policy events with the United Nations, foreign embassies, the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, ministers, and global thought leaders—platforms fostering dialogue and shaping policy agendas.Driven by a strong commitment to public policy, advocacy, government affairs, and sustainable development, he continues to deliver policy impact, reforms, and data-driven strategies for diverse stakeholders.Happy to connect at j••••••••@gmail.com to collaborate in this journey of public policy.

Experience

1. Consultant-strategy and Transactions Tcf Government & Public Sector (Gps-eda)

   EY

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

  Master's of Art

  2017 — 2019

• Loyola college

  BA - Bachelor of Arts

  2014 — 2017