According to sources, Pitroda, who is presently in Mexico, has sent his resignation by email to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sam Pitroda, public information infrastructure and innovations advisor to the Prime Minister, is believed to have tendered his resignation.
Pitroda's resignation comes almost a fortnight after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stepped down on May 17 following the defeat of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance in the general elections.
According to sources, Pitroda, who is presently in Mexico, has sent his resignation by email to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
An email sent to Pitroda seeking confirmation about his resignation remained unanswered.
Pitroda was also chairman of the National Innovation Council (that was set up to encourage innovation.