1972, BTech, Indian Institute of Technology. Member of the Board: IIT Delhi; Indian School of Business; Scindia School; Indira Gandhi National Open University. Formerly, Member, Indian Prime Minister's National Task Force. Chairman, NASSCOM. Member: International Business Council, World Economic Forum; Indian Prime Minister's National Council on Skill Development. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards given by the Government of India, in recognition of contribution to the growth of IT Industry in India. Interests: reading, writing, music, quality management, philosophy.