Driving India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem through experienced leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative governance.
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Board Members (Managing Committee)
ABAI’s strength lies in its Managing Committee, composed of industry leaders with decades of experience across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality.
The committee brings together diverse expertise from across the AVGC-XR ecosystem, guiding ABAI’s strategic direction, policy engagement, and industry initiatives.
★ABAI TEAM ★
Meet Members
Mr. Biren Ghose
President
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Mr. Ganesh Papanna
Vice-president
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Mr. R K Chand
Secretary
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Mr. Sushil Kumar Bhasin
Treasurer
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Mr. Ajay Apparoop
Joint Secretary
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Mr. B. S. Srinivas
Convenor
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Mr. B N Vichar
Executive Committee Member
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Secretariat
The Secretariat serves as the operational backbone of ABAI, supporting the execution of initiatives, coordination with stakeholders, and day-to-day functioning of the organization.
It works closely with the Managing Committee to implement programs across policy, talent development, infrastructure, and industry engagement.
The Secretariat ensures:
Effective execution of ABAI initiatives and programs
Coordination with government, industry, and academic partners
Management of events, communications, and operations
Advisory Council
ABAI’s Advisory Council comprises experienced professionals and industry experts who provide strategic guidance across key areas of the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
Their role includes:
Advising on industry trends, technology, and innovation
Supporting policy direction and ecosystem development
Providing insights on global best practices and market opportunities
The Advisory Council strengthens ABAI’s ability to make informed, forward-looking decisions that support long-term industry growth.
Organizational Structure
ABAI operates through a structured governance model that ensures collaboration, transparency, and effective execution across all initiatives.
The structure includes:
Managing Committee (Board Members) - Strategic leadership and decision-making
Secretariat - Operations and implementation
Advisory Council - Strategic guidance and expertise
This integrated structure enables ABAI to function as a cohesive ecosystem platform- connecting stakeholders across policy, industry, academia, and technology.
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