Board of Directors
BharatGen Technology Foundation
Build India’s sovereign AI stack for a billion people and shape the future of technology
Prof. Shireesh Balwant Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Brings visionary academic leadership with expertise in solar thermal engineering and sustainable technology development. Recently appointed as IIT Bombay’s Director in May 2024, combining rigorous research with community-focused innovation.
Prof. Milind Diwakar Atrey
Deputy Director - ART, IIT Bombay
Contributes deep expertise in cryogenic engineering and advanced research infrastructure. With international experience at Oxford Instruments and RRCAT, he provides research excellence and technical depth.
Prof. Ravindra Dheerendra Gudi
Deputy Director - FIA, IIT Bombay
Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
Bank of Baroda Chair Professor, Digital Entrepreneurship
Delivers AI innovation expertise with proven track record in data-efficient ML and translational research. His 2024 recognition as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Global Leaders in AI reinforces his relevance to India’s AI capabilities.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Independent Director, DeepTech for Bharat Foundation
Provides strategic perspective on technology policy and digital transformation. His leadership experience at Prasar Bharati and recent work on India’s AI ecosystem development aligns with BharatGen’s mission.
Mohammed Yehtisham Safirulla Karamathulla
Director, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology - MeitY
Ensures policy alignment and government collaboration. As a senior IAS officer at MeitY, he connects the foundation with India’s national digital governance and IT policy framework.
Prof. Shireesh Balwant Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Brings visionary academic leadership with expertise in solar thermal engineering and sustainable technology development. Recently appointed as IIT Bombay’s Director in May 2024, combining rigorous research with community-focused innovation.
Prof. Milind Diwakar Atrey
Deputy Director - ART, IIT Bombay
Contributes deep expertise in cryogenic engineering and advanced research infrastructure. With international experience at Oxford Instruments and RRCAT, he provides research excellence and technical depth.
Prof. Ravindra Dheerendra Gudi
Deputy Director - FIA, IIT Bombay
Brings AI/ML leadership and institutional management expertise. His work in process systems engineering and disease modeling demonstrates practical application of technology for societal benefit.
Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
Bank of Baroda Chair Professor, Digital Entrepreneurship
Delivers AI innovation expertise with proven track record in data-efficient ML and translational research. His 2024 recognition as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Global Leaders in AI reinforces his relevance to India’s AI capabilities.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Independent Director, DeepTech for Bharat Foundation
Provides strategic perspective on technology policy and digital transformation. His leadership experience at Prasar Bharati and recent work on India’s AI ecosystem development aligns with BharatGen’s mission.
Mohammed Yehtisham Safirulla Karamathulla
Director, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology - MeitY
Ensures policy alignment and government collaboration. As a senior IAS officer at MeitY, he connects the foundation with India’s national digital governance and IT policy framework.
Prof. Shireesh Balwant Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Brings visionary academic leadership with expertise in solar thermal engineering and sustainable technology development. Recently appointed as IIT Bombay’s Director in May 2024, combining rigorous research with community-focused innovation.
Prof. Milind Diwakar Atrey
Deputy Director - ART, IIT Bombay
Contributes deep expertise in cryogenic engineering and advanced research infrastructure. With international experience at Oxford Instruments and RRCAT, he provides research excellence and technical depth.
Prof. Ravindra Dheerendra Gudi
Deputy Director - FIA, IIT Bombay
Brings AI/ML leadership and institutional management expertise. His work in process systems engineering and disease modeling demonstrates practical application of technology for societal benefit.
Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
Bank of Baroda Chair Professor, Digital Entrepreneurship
Delivers AI innovation expertise with proven track record in data-efficient ML and translational research. His 2024 recognition as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Global Leaders in AI reinforces his relevance to India’s AI capabilities.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Independent Director, DeepTech for Bharat Foundation
Provides strategic perspective on technology policy and digital transformation. His leadership experience at Prasar Bharati and recent work on India’s AI ecosystem development aligns with BharatGen’s mission.
Mohammed Yehtisham Safirulla Karamathulla
Director, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology - MeitY
Ensures policy alignment and government collaboration. As a senior IAS officer at MeitY, he connects the foundation with India’s national digital governance and IT policy framework.