Anuraag Saxena is an Indian activist, author, and commentator who co-founded the India Pride Project (IPP), an initiative focused on recovering Indian artifacts taken during the colonial period and bringing them back to India. The IPP has garnered international attention for its efforts to track and repatriate stolen cultural treasures, often using innovative campaigns to raise awareness. He has spoken out on decolonization and the importance of returning heritage to its rightful place.
In addition to his activism, Saxena is the CEO of the E-Gaming Federation and serves on India's National Tourism Advisory Council. He has also been featured in major media outlets like the BBC, Washington Post, and The Diplomat for his contributions to heritage preservation.
Saxena believes that restoring cultural heritage is vital for national identity, and his efforts have led to the successful return of various stolen artifacts from countries like Germany and Australia. He has also written and spoken extensively about how Indian heritage fuels cultural understanding and should not be seen as mere objects of display in foreign museums.