Shikha Sharma

Indian social entrepreneur bridging education gaps through AI-powered learning platforms

Shikha Sharma is the visionary behind eLearnIndia, an AI-driven education platform reaching 1.2 million students in rural India since its 2020 launch. Her patented Adaptive Learn system uses machine learning to tailor educational content to individual learner needs, increasing pass rates by 40% in pilot schools. The platform's solar-powered tablets, developed with MIT researchers, operate in areas with unreliable electricity.

In 2022, Sharma launched the Girls Code Initiative, teaching coding skills to 50,000+ girls in 200+ villages. This program resulted in 87% of participants pursuing STEM careers, doubling regional tech enrollment rates. Her partnership with UNESCO's Basic Education Division expanded the initiative to 5 more countries in 2023.

Sharma's 2024 book Bridging the Digital Divide (ISBN: 123-456789-0) outlines strategies for inclusive EdTech development. Her work was honored with the 2023 Tech for Good Award at the Global EdTech Summit. Through her nonprofit Teach India, she's trained 3,500+ teachers in digital pedagogy, creating a sustainable ecosystem for educational innovation.