E-Gaming Federation appoints Dr. Aruna Sharma and Mr. Satish Mathur

E-Gaming Federation (EGF), an organization representing online gaming operators in India, has recently appointed Dr. Aruna Sharma, (former Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT Government of India and a development economist,) and Mr. Satish Mathur, (former Director General of Police of Maharashtra) on its advisory panel.

In their roles, the senior professionals will advise EGF on responsible gaming, global best practices for player protection, and bringing about regulatory clarity in the E-Gaming Industry. This move comes as part of EGFs efforts to build a safe, responsible, fair, and transparent environment in which the players can enjoy gaming responsibly whilst helping the industry to grow in a sustainable way.

Mr. Mathur’s input will be valuable to curb online fraud and keeping the online gaming ecosystem secure, thanks to his veritable experience in handling cybercrime. His security expertise and experience as a law enforcer will help EGF form a robust security framework and a sturdier code of conduct. Dr. Sharma’s deep-rooted insights and expertise in formulating policies will be significant for EGF in developing robust policy frameworks and combating challenges in the online gaming space.

Sameer Barde, CEO, E-Gaming Federation, said, “We are delighted to have Dr. Aruna Sharma and Mr. Satish Mathur join our advisory board. The Indian online gaming industry is going through an exciting phase, and there could not have been better timing to add two of the brightest minds to our team. Both Dr. Sharma and Mr. Mathur come with complementary skills and deep expertise in policymaking and consumer protection. We are confident that their addition will bring immense value to the organization and burgeoning online gaming industry in India.”

Dr. Aruna Sharma added, “EGF’s concerted efforts to bolster the online gaming sector in India are noteworthy and inspiring. While the governments, both at the center and state, are actively taking steps to regulate the sector, an effective approach to streamline the process is paramount. I look forward to taking on this new role and synergizing our efforts to work towards a common goal of regulating and facilitating growth in the sector and in developing the world’s best-in-class standards to not just protect the players but also bringing in the advantage of gaming as a learning tool and India becoming a lead story.”

Satish Mathur added, “The Indian online gaming sector is entering the next chapter of its growth journey and there is a huge opportunity for us to make a difference. I am impressed by the efforts EGF is taking to in developing operating standards for the smooth functioning of the online gaming ecosystem while promoting responsible gaming. I look forward to strengthening the overall strategy with my experience and support the sunrise sector in taking a step towards robust regulation with effective responsible gaming elements.”

CT Bureau