Shri
Santosh Choubey is a distinguished social entrepreneur, educationist, and
literary figure who has spent over four decades empowering rural and tribal
communities across India. An alumnus of MANIT Bhopal in Electronics &
Communication Engineering, he chose to forgo prestigious government civil services
to establish AISECT (All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology)
in 1985. AISECT is now India’s largest social enterprise network, driving
digital inclusion, skill development, financial literacy, and rural
entrepreneurship.
As
the Chancellor of five universities including Rabindranath Tagore University
and Dr. C.V. Raman Universities in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and
Jharkhand, Shri Choubey has been instrumental in expanding access to
affordable, skill-integrated higher education in underserved regions. His
visionary leadership has led to the creation of multiple Centers of Excellence,
Core Research Groups, and innovation ecosystems within the AISECT Group of
Universities.
A passionate advocate for education in Indian languages, he has authored and edited over 70 books in Hindi on science, technology, and literature. His book “Computer: Ek Parichay” revolutionized IT education in Hindi-speaking regions. He also founded and continues to edit Electroniki Aapke Liye, India’s only Hindi magazine on electronics and information technology.
In
the field of literature, he is a celebrated poet, novelist, and editor. His
notable works include Jaltarang, Raag Kedar, and Taaza Hawa Ki Khoj Mein. He
has curated major literary collections such as Kathadesh, Katha Madhya Pradesh,
Vigyan Katha Kosh, and Vigyan Kavita Kosh, promoting science fiction and poetry
in Hindi.
Shri
Choubey is the founder of Vishwarang, an international literature and arts
festival aimed at promoting Indian languages and cultural harmony. Through
initiatives like Vanmali Srijan Peeth and the Tagore International Centre, he
has established a lasting legacy in cultural preservation and global dialogue.
He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards, including the Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Ashoka Fellowship, National Innovation Award by President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and honors from NASSCOM, NCSTC, and literary institutions worldwide.
Shri Santosh Choubey
Chancellor,
AISECT Group of Universities
Founder,
AISECT | Social Entrepreneur | Author | Science Communicator