Board of Trustees

Chairman

Surya Prakash

Dr. A. Surya Prakash is Former Chairman, Prasar Bharati, and is currently the Vice-Chairman, Executive Council, Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library. He is a prominent Indian journalist and regular public commentator on constitutional and parliamentary issues.

Members

Sunaina Singh

Prof. Sunaina Singh is a globally recognized Institutional Builder, Academic Leader, and Strategic Thought Leader with an unparalleled track record in transforming the landscape of higher education in Asia. Most notably credited with the historic revival and rebuilding and reviving the scholarly Nalanda University as its Vice-Chancellor (2017–2023), she turned a global heritage vision into a 21st-century reality by reestablishing the Contemplative literary traditions while creating India’s largest Net-Zero Green institution keeping with goals of sustainability. Prof. Singh also introduced avant-garde courses and built innovative policies for the university. With an illustrious career spanning executive management in the public sector Vice President, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (2016-2020), Vice-Chancellor of English and Foreign Languages University (2012-2017), President of a Bi-National Research organization, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (2009-2012) and independent directorship in the corporate world (Divi’s Laboratories).

Prof. Singh seamlessly integrates governance, literature, Philosophy, sustainability, and cultural diplomacy. Her influence extends across premier national bodies, including the Board of Sahitya Akademi, and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), as well as international platforms like the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) and the Oxford Academic Union.

A distinguished Professor of English, her scholarship in Comparative Literature and Culture, Indian Knowledge Contemplative traditions, and Women’s Writing has earned her prestigious accolades, including the Ambassador for Peace (South Korea) and the International Education Award (British Parliament) to name just a few. She remains a pivotal figure in re-centering Indian pedagogical, literary, and philosophical concerns on the global stage.

Prof. Sunaina Singh is Former Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University, and has been among the most prominent women Vice Chancellors of the South Asian region. She has also previously served as the Vice President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi.As the head of a National University, Professor Sunaina Singh is among the most prominent women Vice Chancellors in the South Asian region. She is also the Vice President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi. She was the first Indian woman to function as the President of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, a Bi-National Research Organization (MHRD & Ministry of Foreign Affairs Canada) with headquarters in New Delhi and Calgary.

Chandra Wadhwa

Shri Chandra Wadhwa was the President of ICWA in 2007-08 and Chairman of Cost accounting Standard Board. He has also served as a Director in several private sector firms as Keshav Sehakari Bank Ltd., SMC Global Securities Ltd. and DSE financial Services Ltd.

Ashok Mittal

Shri Ashok Mittal is Ex-IRS officer and MD of a student mentoring company. Mr Mittal is an MBA and did MPA (Masone fellowship ) from Harvard University.

Anjana Deepthi

Ms Anjana Deepthi is a Chemical Engineer with a Post graduate diploma in Financial Management having working experience in the chemical industry.

Treasurer

A Sai Kiran

Sai Kiran a post graduate having rich experience in the energy sector for over a decade is associated with an Energy company based out of Delhi. He was closely associated with India Foundation right from its inception.

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