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Global Institute of Transformative Action

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About GITA-SAR

Global Institute of
Transformative Action

GITA-SAR is a Civil Society Organisation committed to nation building by designing and implementing human-centric solutions at the intersection of industry, academic research, and government. We believe in enabling inclusive and sustainable development, especially across semi-urban and rural geographies, transforming them into aspirational hubs of growth and innovation.

Our 4 Transformative Action Pillars

E-Governance – Digital & Technology
Building transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric digital public services.

Knowledge Hubs
Establishing collaborative spaces for research, skill & competency building and innovation.

Institutional Set-up
Supporting the design and operationalization of robust institutions aligned with local and national development goals.

Indigenous Semi-Urban Design
Creating sustainable, culturally grounded infrastructure for semi-urban and rural regions.

Our 4 Transformative Action Pillars

E-Governance – Digital & Technology
Building transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric digital public services.

 

Knowledge Hubs
Establishing collaborative spaces for research, skill & competency building and innovation.

 

Institutional Set-up
Supporting the design and operationalization of robust institutions aligned with local and national development goals.

 

Indigenous Semi-Urban Design
Creating sustainable, culturally grounded infrastructure for semi-urban and rural regions.

Our 4 Transformative Action Pillars

E-Governance – Digital & Technology
Building transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric digital public services.

 

Knowledge Hubs
Establishing collaborative spaces for research, skill & competency building and innovation.

 

Institutional Set-up
Supporting the design and operationalization of robust institutions aligned with local and national development goals.

 

Indigenous Semi-Urban Design
Creating sustainable, culturally grounded infrastructure for semi-urban and rural regions.

The Goal
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To place GITA-SAR as the Action Center of India's 10 Trillion Dollar Economy Goal. GITA-SAR's Knowledge City is creating a Parallel System of Human Intelligence that Transforms the Youth Capital of India to capable & conscious citizens & visionary leaders.

The Purpose
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  • GITA-SAR originated having internalized the need for bridging the ever-growing gaps between academia & industry; government & civil society, corporate & the common people. We identify the strengths and shortcomings of above pillars - stakeholders and understanding the sweet spot of collaboration benefitting the common citizen which is the purpose of GITA-SAR. GITA-SAR is a need based, gap based, citizen based, human centric futuristic organization creating value and solutions in the intersection of academic innovation, corporate, governments & civil society.

Diverse Stakeholders
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GITA-SAR works with diverse stakeholders across National & International Academia, National & International Governments, Corporate Houses, Industry & Civil Society ( especially rural) to bring about multi-sectoral local area development that improves the standards of living, fosters collaborative resource sharing ensuring growth of the local areas & employability of the people alongside creating more opportunities & integrating societies. GITA-SAR is in the process of creating a Workable Growth Model that can act towards mitigating some of the pressing socio-economic issues such as access to education & employment, access to resources, social-mobility for the underserved, capable and representative leadership, equity & social-justice.

Our Story

Thought Leadership

GITA-SAR, the Global Institute of Transformative Action, was founded by a Consortium of Multi-Domain Industry Leaders with a shared passion for Nation-Building, Sustainable Development & Collaborative Resource Sharing Platforms. Recognizing the need for a unified approach, we integrate & intersect Academia(Innovation), Industry, Government & Civil Society to address socio-economic challenges.

Our journey began with the vision to create impactful solutions that address the socio-economic issues, driven by a strong foundation in Civilizational Values and Leadership.

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Core Philosophy

Flagship Programs

Our team

Leadership

Our Leadership Team comprises experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds & veterans with multi-dimensional & multi-faceted experience. GITA-SAR is an India Story Organization by pioneers & leaders of diverse spheres including the governments, international governments, international academia, cutting-edge research & innovation, corporate, multilaterals & civil society organizations with a collective experience of over 150 years. 

Krithika Shankaran
Chief Patron
Ajay Gupta

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Badri Narayanan
Strategy Partner

Networks & Collaborators

affiliate partners

MILESTONES

From the Founder's Desk

Our blog

Perspective Room

Discover inspiring stories, insightful articles, and the latest updates from GITA-SAR. Our blog covers a range of topics, including community initiatives, success stories, volunteer experiences, and ways you can get involved.

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Presence & Offices In
Prayagraj- Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Dubai-UAE & USA

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Presence & Offices In
Prayagraj- Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Dubai-UAE & USA

Ian’s work has predominantly been in Luxury Car Sales with Ian representing top brands such as Lamborghini, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Porche etc. In the past few years, Ian has managed some of the best international automobile brands in India and finally took the challenge to lead as a Business Head - Lamborghini Tamilnadu & Kerala (2021-July 2024). Steering the sales of Lamborghini cars & achieving the monthly, quarterly and annual targets, Ian established market goals for exclusive CBU vehicles sales, coordinating these with performance targets stipulated by Lamborghini India & drawing up a marketing plan in line to the market requirements.

Ian’s impressive management of Luxury Automobile Brands led to his being headhunted to join Trans Cars, Chennai - Head South India (2016-2021). Ian took the challenge to Independently manage the AMG Performance Center with dedication to the specific needs of the AMG and Dreams Cars Portfolio of Mercedes Benz India.

After a successful stint promoting Audi Brand, Ian took a new challenge & joined Friendly Automobiles India P Ltd Group Porsche Bangalore Business Head - Sales South India (2011- 2015). Ian marketed the brand and managed HNI Clients and also State Transport Authorities in Tamil Nadu. He sold a record breaking 35 cars in Tamil Nadu without an outlet and with competition from Porsche Dealers in the country with market knowledge and personal relationship with clients in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry & bringing in increased revenue of 40 Crore INR for the company. He was with Jubilant Motors (Audi Brand) as a Sales & Service Head for South India (2008-2011).

Before his stint at the Automobile Industry, Ian had spent 2 decades in the Retail Industry ​ wherein he was with BASKIN ROBBINS - A Division of Allied Domecq Retailing International, USA as a Regional Head (2000-2007) for South India, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh. He was responsible for opening hundreds of Retail Outlets in these countries.

After his MBA from the University of Madras (Chennai), ​ Ian's career started with Hindustan Computers Limited as a Regional Head for Channel Distribution (1988- 1999). Ian was Responsible for indirect channel operations handling a wide range of office automation products such as Toshiba copiers, Risograph, HP copy jets, Sharp fax machines, Key telephone systems, and Canon Electronic Typewriters and was given additional responsibilities of developing the reseller channels for HCL frontline across South India.

Ian is currently working as a Managing Director for Uni Labs India Ltd & Universal Labs (Cambodia) taking care of the international operations and expansions across the Asia Pacific Region. Uni Labs India Company was founded in 1977 with a clear vision to bring herbal medicines to society in a contemporary form unraveling the mystery behind the 5000 years old system of medicine.