Open Links Foundation was
founded in 2017.
Inspired by journey of Gurucharan Das, Sanjay Dalmia took early retirement to set up Open Links Foundation – for improving quality of education.
Inspired by journey of Gurucharan Das, Sanjay Dalmia took early retirement to set up Open Links Foundation – for improving quality of education.
To make the government schools aspirational by improving the quality of education.
Support and Motivate teachers to improve the quality of education.
2017 Developed first version of tickLinks
2018 Started work with Ramakrishna mission, DAV Chennai schools, Atharva program
2019 Development of Lesson Plans
2020 Launched with Bharti Foundation and others
2021 Launched Young Explorer Contest
2022 Launched Vinoba program with Pune ZP
2023 Launched with ZPs of Nagar, Nashik, Nagpur, Dharashiv, Gadchiroli, Bandhara, Buldhana, Washim
2024 Launched in Chhattisgarh with ZPs of Raipur, Gariaband, Durg, Dhamtari, Dantewada, Janjgir Champa, Jashpur
OLF is a committed and professional team governed by a Board of Trustees.
Sankar Krishnan, Executive Mentor
Sankar Krishnan is a former partner of McKinsey & Company, who led McKinsey’s healthcare practice initially in India and then in Greater China. In 2016, Sankar set up as an independent consultant in the non-profit/development sector. He served as a Pro-Vice chancellor at Ashoka university. He is currently on the board of director of Ramco Systems.
Sankar is a MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from College of Engineering, Trivandrum.
Divya Krishnan, Executive Mentor
Ms. Krishnan was formerly Chief Investment Officer (‘CIO’) and Head of Investment at SBI Mutual Fund.
and NGOs. She has been invited as Scholar-in-Residence by a leading private University in the US, guiding students to effectively support developmental initiatives in India. Since 2001, Ms. Krishnan has served as a consultant to a number of leading non-profits
She is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University, and a director on the boards of Bandhan Bank and Bandhan Financial Holding Ltd. Ms Krishnan is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and SRCC Delhi.
Rohit Malhotra, Executive Mentor
Rohit has over 25 years of experience in corporate sector with large organizations like Bharti airtel – specializing in retail distribution chains. In his last roles – Rohit was CEO of Bharti Airtel - Retail distribution across India.
In 2019 – Rohit took a plunge into the social sector. In the Indian Administrative fellowship program – he worked as Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt of Karnataka – on implementation on Jal Jeevan mission.
Rohit is an alumnus of IIM, Ahmedabad and Mechanical engineer from IIT Varanasi.
Nimish Sanghi, Executive Mentor
Nimish is a serial entrepreneur in the IT space since 2006. He has worked globally on various technologies and for various target segments. His latest venture - Cloudcraftz - specialises in AI, Data and Cloud with deep domain expertise in Financial Services and Life Sciences.
Nimish is an alumnus of IIM, Ahmedabad and Electrical engineer from IIT Kanpur.
Rachna Agrawal, Executive Mentor
Ms Rachna is former CEO and founder of Indus League clothing Ltd. After leaving her corporate career in 2017 – Rachna has been involved with various NGOs as trustee and advisor.
Rachna is an alumnus of IIM, Ahmedabad and Economics major from St Xaviers college, Kolkatta.
Sanjay Dalmia
IIT D, IIM A, 25 years corporate work experience, 7 years work experience with Open Links Foundation
Rajeev Kumar Singh
BE, MBA Boston Univ, 27 years of Corporate work experience; Board member Snehalaya, Myna Mahila; Senate Member - IIIT Jabalpur
Reena Dalmia
BE, Over 15 years of software development and management experience
Kiran Nataraj
BE, Over 15 years of IT and management experience, Founder and CEO at Entrib Analytics
Shaili Nataraj
BE, IT professional with over 15 years of experience
Sanjay Dalmia
Founder & CEO
IIT D, IIM A, 25 years corporate work experience, 7 years work experience with Open Links Foundation
Rajeev Kumar Singh
Strategy & Networking
BE, MBA Boston Univ, 27 years of Corporate work experience; Board member Snehalaya, Myna Mahila; Senate Member - IIIT Jabalpur
Reena Dalmia
Chief of Staff
BE, Over 15 years of software development and management experience
Vishvajit Pawar
Chief Operating Officer
Vishvajit has over 12 years of expereince in the social sector and specialises in leadership and organisational development. He is a Gandhi Fellow. Prior to OLF, he has experience of CSR Consulting and as Program Director at Masoom.
Shrikant Gurav
Development Head
MSc in Computer Science; Over 10 years of experience in software development and management
Pratul Shroff
BE, MS, IIM A; pioneering and serial entrepreneur who has led multiple organizations, both in USA and India, in the last three decades. founded eInfochips in 1994 and grew the to about 2,000 engineers by 2018, when eInfochips was acquired by Arrow Electronics.
Capt Anil Dhankher
MBA-HR, Co-founder of Metta social; Over 30 years of corporate experience
Rajinder Raina
Rajinder was an engineer MBA, a successful corporate guy, business builder, and goal chaser, focused on deliverables and results.
Presently, he identifies as a systems designer and an intentional community builder. He has a unique ability to see the gifts in each person he interacts with. He brings out the best in people around him – with ease and grace.
Kedar Deodhar
BE; Over 30 years of IT and management experience. Founder of Zestorm Technologies Pvt Ltd
Vijayan Krishnakutty
Btech, over 30 years in multinational companies; Teach for Indian Fellow; Supported Low income schools and students for over 7 years. Curation director at Open Links Foundation.
Dilip Tikle
BE, Educator, Technocrat, Start-up mentor, over 35 years of corporate experience
Dr Girish Kulkarni
Girish is a professor with S.P Pune University. He is a pioneer for social change, a visionary and an inspirational leader. Girish holds a doctorate in Political Science and Public Management. He was bestowed the President of India Award 2012 for his service in the field of Social Work.
Prema Veeraraghavan
MSc, BEd, has been involved in the educational field for more than three decades. She has won CASTME U.K. award in the year 1998 for innovative teaching.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 646105052690
ACCOUNT NAME: Open Links Foundation
IFSC Code: ICIC0006461
ACCOUNT TYPE: ICICI Bank, Current account
Donations eligible for exemption under 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Account Number – 39976517293
Account Name - Open Links Foundation
IFSC Code - SBIN0000691
SWIFT Code - SBININBB104
Bank – State Bank of India
Open Links Foundation brings together a diverse group of exceptional individuals to work on our Staff team. Together, we tirelessly strive to improve the quality of education.
We create an ecosystem of care and support that inspires us to strive for excellence, reach new heights and create impact.
Through this volunteer program, we hope our community will have access to and interact with unique individuals across the country. Every one of us can play a significant role in building bright futures for these Students.
Volunteer and gain a meaningful experience. It gives you the opportunity to learn more about our education system and, create an impact on the education in our country – in your small way.
Curate the projects of Teachers & Students
Help in making the TLMs for various boards in line with NEP
Work directly with teachers
working with our team and teachers.
passionate individuals.
and receive a certificate on completion.
to re-imagine education in India.
