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Founding National President - National Governing Council

Prof. N. K. Goyal
Prof. N. K. Goyal
Chairman Emeritus, TEMA  |  President, CMAI & CSAI
Founding National President , National Governing Council, Citizen Force FFC

Prof. N. K. Goyal is an iconic leader in India's telecommunications and ICT landscape, widely regarded as the "Bhishma Pitamaha" of the industry. With over five decades of distinguished experience, his journey reflects the transformation of India from a telecom-aspirant nation into a global technology powerhouse.


A visionary institution builder, Prof. Goyal is the Founder of TEMA (Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India), the country's first and oldest telecom association, and also the Founder and President of the CMAI Association of India and the Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI), among Asia's leading ICT and cybersecurity bodies. Through these institutions, he has played a pivotal role in shaping industry, policy, and innovation ecosystems.


Prof. Goyal has made significant contributions at both national and global levels. He serves as Founder and Vice Chairman of ITU-APT India, aligned with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and represents India and South Asia as an Ambassador for the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (UK). He holds the rare distinction of being the only individual globally to have inaugurated and participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, for over 12 consecutive years.


A key architect of India's technology policy landscape, he has been actively associated with over 180 committees contributing to flagship national initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India, and Skill India. His contributions have been instrumental in the induction and expansion of technologies including CDMA, 3G, 4G, and Broadband, and he continues to contribute to emerging areas such as 6G and AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks.


Beyond policy and industry leadership, Prof. Goyal has also served in important public roles, including as a government-appointed Director on the Board of National Fertilizers Limited and as a member of the Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC).


In the domain of education and human development, Prof. Goyal is the visionary behind the Citizen Force Digital Gurukul initiative, aimed at strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing youth employability. He is also recognized as a motivational and spiritual mentor, guiding individuals in areas such as yoga, meditation, and personal excellence.


An accomplished author and philanthropist, Prof. Goyal has written several impactful works, including "Mission Leadership" and "War Against Poverty", and has supported underprivileged students in achieving success in competitive examinations.


With a rare combination of visionary leadership, policy influence, global engagement, and commitment to societal development, Prof. N. K. Goyal continues to play a transformative role in advancing India's technological and national development agenda.