The founder of Digdarshan was–

1. Bernard Messink
2. George Marshman
3. James Augustine
4. John Clarke Marshman

Answer: John Clarke Marshman

Explanation: In April 1818, John Clarke Marshman and his father Joshua introduced Digdarshan, the inaugural monthly magazine in Bengali. The magazine aimed to provide educational content specifically tailored for the youth. Additionally, Marshman initiated the establishment of a paper mill at the Mission for the production of a unique and innovative paper type devised by the missionaries.