Alliance of Digital India Foundation appoints Saurabh Jain as New Director General

 The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) has announced the appointment of Saurabh Jain as its new Director General. This strategic move comes as ADIF continues to strengthen its position as a key advocate for the Indian digital ecosystem.

Saurabh Jain is a distinguished figure in India's technology landscape, bringing over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and digital innovation to his new role at ADIF. His appointment is expected to enhance ADIF's mission of fostering a thriving, innovative, and competitive digital ecosystem in India. 

Prateek Jain, Associate Director-Starup and Alliances, Alliance of Digital India Foundation commented on the development, saying, “We are delighted to welcome Saurabh Jain as ADIF's new Director General. His extensive experience in building and scaling digital businesses, combined with his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, makes him the ideal leader to drive ADIF's initiatives forward. Saurabh's vision aligns perfectly with our goal of creating a level playing field for digital startups in India.”

Throughout his career, Saurabh has made significant contributions to various facets of the tech industry. He is the founder of Fun2Do Labs, an innovative EdTech startup that is pioneering "Transmedia Education" tailored for primary school children. Prior to this, he served as Vice President at Paytm, where he led the 'Build for India' initiative aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs and fostering technological advancements. 

Saurabh’s role has further solidified his commitment to supporting India's digital entrepreneurs. Furthermore, he has served on the National Expert Advisory Committee on Entrepreneurship for the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, from 2020 to 2023. He also founded OpenClass, a free tech education initiative that provided college students with access to cutting-edge technology topics.

Expressing enthusiasm over his new role, Saurabh Jain said, “I am honored and excited to take on the role of Director General at ADIF. Having been part of India's digital revolution, I understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our startup ecosystem. My vision is to work collaboratively with all stakeholders – startups, policymakers, and industry leaders – to create an environment where innovation thrives and digital businesses can scale sustainably.”

Saurabh holds a Chartered Accountancy degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a B.Com (Hons) from ARSD College, University of Delhi. He has also completed the ILSS Leadership Program, focusing on NGO Management, Corporate CSR, and Social Startups.

Under Saurabh's leadership, ADIF is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of India's digital landscape. The organization aims to ensure that the country remains at the forefront of global digital innovation while advocating for policies that support sustainable growth in the digital economy.

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