He served as an advisor to
the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
His work revolves around Public Information Infrastructure
& Innovations.
He is respected for being a technological intellect
who is responsible for India's latest revolution in communications
and the IT field.
He plays a pivotal role in creating IT infra-structure thereby
enhancing services to the common man.
He has extended his services to many areas of IT.
He was appointed the Chairman of the National Knowledge
Commission during the year 2005-2008, which is a high level
advisory board to the Prime Minister of India.
The Board works for improving knowledge related institutions as well
as infrastructure in the country.
He holds around 100 key technology patents, has
been involved in several start-ups, and has given lectures
extensively around the world.
He is a proven entrepreneur as well who had founded C-SAM,
Inc. with its headquarters in Chicago.
With his unparalleled technological and administration skills he
redefined the role of technology in a developing country like India
and also managed to deliver better services to the under
privileged people of the country.
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