New Delhi, March 21, 2025 – The Bharat Esports Professional Federation (BEPF) successfully convened its 1st Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, marking a defining moment in India’s esports ecosystem.
The event witnessed the participation of key industry stakeholders, policymakers, and gaming professionals to establish a structured, regulated, and internationally competitive esports ecosystem for India.
•BEPF LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCED
Under the esteemed leadership of:
President: Tahsin Zahid
Senior Vice President: Ronald Landers
General Secretary: Pankhuri Gupta
Joint secretary – Alankrit Kamboj
Treasurer: Manish Sanaghani Ji
Joint secretary – Alankrit Kamboj
Executive Members:
•Lt Col Savin Sam
•Lt Col Ankur Naik
•Satyaveer SIngh
•Tripti Khanna
•Gagandeep Oberoi
•Mr. Toanmey Bhatia
Key Discussions & Roadmap for BEPF
📌 Recognition & Regulation: Aligning with the National Sports Code for a structured esports framework
📌 Infrastructure Development: Building training academies and professional esports leagues
📌 Education & Career Growth: Integrating esports education into institutions and fostering industry opportunities
📌 Cybersecurity & Ethical Gaming: Ensuring fair play, preventing online harassment, and securing player rights
📌 Global Recognition & Olympic Aspirations: Strengthening India’s positioning in international esports
Speaking at the event, BEPF President Tahsin Zahid emphasized:
“With over 600 million youth in India and a booming digital economy, esports presents an unprecedented opportunity to drive employment, innovation, and national pride. BEPF is committed to professionalizing esports with structured governance, investment, and grassroots talent development.”
INDIA’S ESCALATING ESPORTS POTENTIAL
📈 India’s esports industry is set to cross ₹1,100 crore ($135 million) by 2025, with an estimated 10 million esports athletes and a viewership of over 85 million, making it the second-largest consumer market globally.
WAY FORWARD FOR BEPF
BEPF aims to collaborate with government agencies, gaming studios, technology leaders, and investors to develop India’s esports infrastructure, enhance player welfare, and elevate India’s global esports presence.
The AGM concluded with a resolute commitment from all board members and executive leaders to drive India’s esports industry into a new era of structured professionalization and sustainable economic growth.
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