About Us

IndicAI Foundation, established in 2019, is a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWD) through inclusive education, skill development, and technology-driven interventions. 

 

Our work has been nationally recognized, selected by IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL as one of India’s Top 10 Social Ventures in 2020, and awarded a grant of ₹31 lakhs for our impact-driven approach.
Since inception, IndicAI has re-skilled over 1,650 PWD learners, facilitated employment for 65+ candidates in leading organizations, and partnered with many blind schools to provide digital inclusion.

 

We are fully certified under FCRA, 12A, and 80G, making us eligible for both domestic and international CSR and philanthropic support. Our approach blends AI, accessibility, and empathy, ensuring no one is left behind.

Sustainable Development Goals

Meet our Team

Our Founders

Sarita Chand

Co-founder

With 17 years in EdTech and leadership at Aditya Birla Group and Goldman Sachs, she brings deep expertise and purpose. She’s an alumna of SIBM Pune and the Kellogg School of Management.

Neha Shivran

Co-founder

Neha has 15 years of experience in FinTech, Data Science, and Banking. She holds a B.Tech from NSIT Delhi, an MBA from Cranfield University, and studied Deep Learning at Washington University.

Our Mentors

Anant Arora

CEO of Vasudha Foods, driving global growth in Sattvic nutrition. He brings over 35 years of leadership experience across Airtel, Akshaya Patra, and The/Nudge Foundation.

Mohan Sundaram

CEO of Artilab Foundation. President of Disability NGO Alliance. Associated with the incubation program of IIM Bangalore. Mr. Sundaram has mentored over 1,200 budding entrepreneurs. Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad.

Aparna Labroo

Professor of Digital Marketing with Kellogg’s College of Management- Northwestern University. Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad and Cornell University.

Aloke Malik

Founder of Doctor 24×7. Ex-President Peter England Retail and Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports. He is also actively associated with Sajida Foundation, a leading NGO in Bangladesh. Alumni of IIM Calcutta.

Dipendra Manocha

Director of Daisy Consortium, developing Countries. President of the National Association of Blind. Member of the Executive Committee of the World Blind Union. He is the Managing Trustee of the Saksham Trust.

Our Core Team

Dinesh Chaudhary

Advisory

Dinesh has 19 years of experience covering Banking, Risk Analytics and AI product management. He has an MBA from IIM – Indore and MS in AI from UC Berkeley. 

Gaurav Bansal

Advisory

An ISB Hyderabad alum, he’s passionate about driving impact for the differently-abled through his work with Indic AI.

Monica Gupta

Advisory

Dr. Monica is a seasoned academic and corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in institutions like IMT Ghaziabad and FORE School of Management. She currently serves as Director at Ajeevi Technologies and plays a key mentoring role at IndicAI. At IndicAI, she supports students in developing spoken English and interview skills. Her work reflects a deep commitment to student success and employability.

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 Shreya Verma

Advisory

Shreya is an MBA graduate from SIBM, Pune, with 10+ years of experience. She is a learning-tech enthusiast with a sheer passion for making an impact on people’s lives. While she contributes to the Learning-tech space, she handles the entire ops for Indic A

Purva Mittal

Advisory

Purva Mittal has over 12 years of experience in patient advocacy and disability activism. She herself is a rare disease patient. She has shown an active presence on multiple platforms to voice the urgency of better policies and their implementation for people with disabilities.

Akash Das

Education Program Manager

Akash Das holds a Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration and a Bachelor’s in Sociology. His strong academic foundation is complemented by practical leadership as an NCC ‘C’ Certificate holder, and he is also passionate about martial arts, holding a promotion certificate in Muay Thai, demonstrating his commitment to discipline and resilience. He is working as an Education Program Manager at Indic AI.

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Mehraj Khan

Program Manager – DEI & Livelihoods

Mehraj Khan is a development practitioner with over 12 years of experience in the development sector and holds a master’s degree in social work. He has worked with international and national organizations in livelihood, skill development, education, partnership development, and government collaborations. He currently serves as Program Manager – DEI & Livelihoods at Indic AI

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Pragya Parashar

Chief Operating Officer

Pragya Parashar brings over two decades of expertise in Human Resources and organizational leadership, having worked with leading corporates across industries. As COO of Indic AI, she drives strategy, partnerships, and operational excellence to scale impact for students with disabilities.

 

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Amreen Sharma

Sr. Manager – CSR

Amreen, a B.Tech graduate from Bangalore University, brings extensive experience from Eye Mantra Foundation and Mantra Foundation, where she led healthcare and mental well-being programs. At Indic AI Foundation for Social Good, she heads CSR and partnerships, focusing on eye care, disability inclusion, and women’s empowerment.

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