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By Pratik Ghosh The Union Budget 2023 is going to be presented by the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. There is a lot of expectations and anticipations for this budget across the nation. Moreover its going to be the last full budget of the present government before 2024 elections. Here’s an insight on what the education leaders are expecting from this year’s Budget. Kanak Gupta, Group Director, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools shares his expectations from the budget especially on the education sector by saying, “I’ve always believed that it would take a very strong-willed finance minister to have 6% of GDP for education. The objective of quality education is to increase the pace of sustainable economic development of the nation. Generally, education is linked with the professional career of the students. For quality of education to be enhanced, there is spending required in the Budget towards upskilling of educators, beyond the mandatory usage of technology tools. Perhaps INR 1200 Crores needs to be earmarked for this. Even to meet the requirements as laid out in the NEP2020, there is infrastructure required. Quality higher education can be imparted only if the appropriate changes are made in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of school education. Many of the education institutes have already introduced outcome-based education system. These require processes, systems and training. For sustainability and growth, there are investments required, and we hope at least doubling of the investment promised for education over the last year, as we are coming into mainstream and hybrid learning after two years. Education services are burdened with taxation and ease needs to be provided there with reduction of GST, or gaining input credit. I am a strong believer that the future of the country is knowledge-led, technology-enabled, with more and more communication in vernacular languages. I am hoping for allocation of INR 50,000 crores to promote R&D to spur innovation, and efforts to make available all documents in major Indian languages is desired. I am hoping for greater collaborations of Government with private players, focus on governance, and ease of running that will be beneficial to the sector.” Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, MD, Kalorex Group says, “Since education is a key development sector, we have huge expectations from the upcoming budget. It should address the core aspects of education with a view to enhance quality of learning, improve teacher professional skills, build robust infrastructure, and promote skill development. Today, education systems continue to face challenges on how to effectively support learning in the current context and overall student development in an increasingly challenging world. We urge the government to focus on expanding access to education and technology, particularly in rural and underserved areas. India’s education sector needs higher budget allocation for the segment, special tax incentives, and enabling a conducive environment for digital learning. The announcement of new schemes to promote teacher upskilling, effective implementation of NEP 2020, and achieving its objectives will also go a long way in ensuring quality and affordable education across the country. Multiple policy reforms are required from an education and up-skilling perspective to achieve this vision. GST exemption on the supply of goods (including TVs/tablets for digital education, currently @28% GST) and services (used for teaching and learning applications and content, currently @18% GST) to educational institutions and intermediaries can reduce the overall cost that is currently passed on to schools and parents. This will make goods and services for education more affordable, and will foster the implementation of NEP across the country. GST exemption on printing of school textbooks will make these books more affordable for low-income parents. The budget allocation towards the education sector was only 2.6 per cent of the total funding, with Rs 40828.35 crore set aside for higher education, while a fund of Rs 63449.37 was granted for school education, It should be increased as the school education is pillar of the nation. By law, educational institutions are not public entities and cannot operate solely for profit-making. They are not allowed to have large surpluses, as they are not intended to generate profit for shareholders or owners. Allow Public investment in education sector with better opportunity to reduce tax burden and growth for India for better qualities. Through these nationally and making them centrally available to institutions will go a long way in transforming the education ecosystem and making international learning resources accessible. The current National Education Policy (NEP) of India recognises the role of education in the country’s economic growth. It is a progressive and visionary policy for building a sustainable higher education ecosystem in India. Government should envisage a framework that promotes the collaboration of startups with government agencies. Dr. Niyati Chitkara, Director, Chitkara International School, Chandigarh & Panchkula shares her views by saying, “Education plays a paramount role in a country’s development and growth. For the same, the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) was framed to overhaul education system and it is being followed in our country rigorously. A country’s higher literacy rate leads to a lower unemployment rate and greater GDP growth. Therefore, the allocation towards educational sector under Union Budget 2023 is being awaited with bated breath. Listed hereunder are the expectations from the said budget- Increased allocation of funds towards education to enhance its development and quality. Reforms for improving the overall education system, making it more accessible and inclusive. Emphasis on the integration of technology and digital education for better delivery of education. Support for research and innovation in the field of education. Policies for teacher training and development to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Adequate provisions for infrastructure development in educational institutions. Introduction of tax incentives for companies that invest in education-related CSR activities. Reduction in GST on education services to democratize education and increase reach among students, especially those who cannot afford quality education. Focus on bridging the gap between urban and rural education by providing support to disadvantaged students. Increase in budget allocation for vocational training programs to bridge the skills gap

The goal of a 21st century education is to equip students with the knowledge and abilities necessary to thrive in the modern world while also fostering in them the self-assurance to put those knowledge and abilities into practise. With so much information at their fingertips, 21st century skills are more focused on making sense of it, sharing it, and using it wisely. A comprehensive 21st century education also requires digital integration, yet merely incorporating technology into the classroom will not suffice it. To benefit students, technology must be strategically deployed. This can frequently entail being open to the possibilities given rather than attempting to educate and prescribe the usage of specific programmes because students are becoming more adept users of technology even as they enrol in school for the first time. It is essential to redefine education and the 21st century skills in the New Normal by putting an emphasis on extending the frontiers of knowledge, skill, and employability in order to make students adaptable and in line with industry needs. The ArdorComm Media Group, one of India’s fastest-growing media companies, is here to explore the possibilities for educational innovation, future trends, and the state of the education sector in order to prompt significant discussions & deliberations among key stakeholders in education, technology, and government. With the use of engaging tools and topics that are relevant to their lives, technology has the potential to give students new ways to hone their problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, transfer them to various contexts, reflect on their own thinking and that of their peers, practise clearing up their misunderstandings, and collaborate with peers. There are numerous such instances of web-based forums where students and their classmates from different countries can communicate, share, debate, and exchange knowledge. But how to implement this internationalization of education or foster the experiential learning pedagogy? How to bring innovation in the teaching learning process in Schools and HEIs? To address these issues and discuss the desideratum in the School & Higher education sector, ArdorComm Media Group, is coming up with: New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 in Kolkata, West Bengal on 23rd February 2023. (#ELSAKolkata | #ELSAWestBengal) About “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023” #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal :- After consecutive four grand success of ArdorComm ELSA series, “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards”. We are pleased to announce yet another journey of NEW NORMAL – ELSA series in the ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata, West Bengal. The Summit theme of ELSA Kolkata, West Bengal will focus on “Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in New-Normal”. We have kept ‘Kolkata’, the ‘City of Joy’ as the host city for our flagship event ‘New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards’ #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal. It is also considered to be the cultural capital of India. It is the primary business, commercial, and financial hub of Eastern India and the main port of communication for North-East India. It has always been the centre of education, not only in West Bengal, but also across the country. Many cities of Eastern India have played a pioneering role in the development of the modern education system in India. This region has long been a hub of education and culture, a region that enriches many academic institutes of global repute, a land where Nobel laureates have their roots. It is represented by states like West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and Sikkim, and also The Seven Sisters of India referring to the north-east states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Ample resources, adequate infrastructure, research facilities, meritorious students, and excellent teachers & faculty encourage the necessity of digital investments & collaboration opportunities in this region of India. This symposium will witness a congregation of leaders from apex government bodies, academicians and educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & start-ups. The scope of the event extends to deliberating, showcasing and presenting the best and next practices in pre-school, school, higher, skill and technical education. The event will celebrate the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. The Prestigious ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2023 aim to acknowledge Preschools, Schools, Higher Education Institutions, EdTech and Startups who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2023 will recognize the best contributions in academia. Prestigious ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2023 invites nominations from individual and organisations from 5 main categories: Preschool, Schools, Higher Education, EdTech Corporate & Startups. Key Discussion Points of ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal :- Panel Topics for School: What is the importance of a personalised and inclusive learning space? What is technological upskilling and how it can benefit learners? How can we bring innovation in the subject matter for internalisation of the curriculum? How to enhance the teaching-learning process for development of student’s emotional & social intelligence skills? Panel Topics for HE: What is the importance of transnational programmes in the internationalization of higher education? How can a multidisciplinary and holistic approach towards education aide in better employability outcomes of students? How can gamification of education with AI, ML, Big data, revolutionize the teaching learning process in HEIs? How can fostering experiential learning pedagogy benefit the new age learners? Key Highlights for #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal :- Day: 1 Sessions: 5+ Speakers: 50+ Schools: 80+ Government dignitaries: 10+ Higher education: 80+ Edtech startups: 25+ Corporate: 25+ ArdorComm ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’, #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different education and tech sectors. The Prestigious Ardorcomm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2023 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, EdTech companies & Startups that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. Join this Exclusive Physical Education Conclave and be a part of a community that cares deeply about imparting education. Witness the

ArdorComm Media Group (A Media Start-up) hosted the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 16th & 17th December 2022. ELSA Rajasthan was the fourth successful event of the NEW NORMAL – ELSA series. The Summit’s theme focused on “Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in New-Normal”. This Knowledge forum invited Pre-school, School & Higher Education Leaders, Innovators and Edtech Experts to share their experiences, ideas and accomplishments which have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day conclave witnessed who’s who from government, pre-schools, schools, universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools and skill institutions, and experts from corporate, EdTech companies & education startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in school, higher, skill and technical education. The event celebrated the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized on the event theme saying, “In order to make students adaptable and in line with industry needs, it is crucial to reinvent school and higher education in the context of the 21st century workplace by putting an emphasis on extending the boundaries of knowledge, skill, and employability. It is obvious that education is needed to prepare the next generation for the creation, deployment, and ethical use of technology. In addition, students in the twenty-first century need to learn how to develop and use their creativity as well as how to speak properly and critically. The Gold Partner for the event was Kalorex Group, Silver Partner was Knauf ceiling solutions. upGrad Campus was the Skilling Partner          of the summit; the Integrated School Technology Partner was Teachmint. Digital Assessment Partner was Offee. The Credential Partner of the event was TruScholar; Digital Campus Partner was CollPoll and the Academic Partner was Millennium Education. The Associate Partners of the summit were, Anthology, Chrysaalis I Maths India Pvt Ltd, DigitalEd, Extraaedge, JODO, Phando, SAS, VdoCipher. The important guests, eminent speakers, experts, academicians & educators from pre-schools, schools, universities, engineering institutions, B-schools, EdTech & education startups who graced the event with their presence on both days at ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022, Jaipur, Rajasthan were: – Day 1 (School Education): The Eminent Guest Speakers were, Damodar Prasad Goyal, Founder President, Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan; Lata Rawat, Director, Cambridge Court Group of Schools and Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, MD and CEO, Kalorex Group. Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff launched her Book, “Success Mantras and Musings – Edupreneur Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff” and spoke about it in a Fireside chat with Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at ‘ArdorComm NEW NORMAL- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’. The Eminent Panel Speakers were Anantha Krishnan B, CEO- Operations, Kalorex Group, Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Kanak Gupta, Director, Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools; Hema Harchandani, Founder & Managing Director, Canvas International Group of School, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Geetika Bahuguna, COO (Services), Millennium Education Group; Sneha Rathor, CEO, Sanfort Group of Schools; Dr. Harshita Sharma, Founder & Director, Brainstorm International, Pune; Neetu Sharma, Founder and Principal, Million Miracle Pre-School, Jaipur; Anshita Gupta, Early Childhood Expert, Founder – Sun India Pre-School, Jaipur; Sandhyarani Patil, President, JOY kids Care & JOY Public School Bidar, Jai Bhavani Education & Welfare Society, Bidar; Sudhakar Joshi, Head – Marketing and Client Servicing, Chrysaalis I-Math India Pvt Ltd; Sir Kuldeep Surolia, Founder, Sorsfort Group of Schools, Bengaluru, Karnataka; Mahesh Choudhary, Chairman, Mayur Children Senior Secondary School, Badu Nagaur, Hukampura, Rajasthan; Mukesh Kumar Morya, Director, Safalta Sr. Secondary School, Baran, Rajasthan; Seema Sehajpal, Dharav Public School, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Sarita V. Singh, Director cum Principal, RPS International School, Behror, Rajasthan; Anil Mukhija, Principal, Raj International School, Rewari, Haryana; Dr. Abhishek Sharma, Principal, Sharada International School, Latur, Maharashtra; Geeta Solapurkar, Principal, Jaipuria Vidyalaya, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Indira Singh, Principal, Vivek Techno School, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The industry presentations of Day 1 were given by Arindam Banerjee, Manager sales – Delhi & Rajasthan, Knauf Ceiling Solutions; Shefali Gupta, Human Resources Manager, Phando. Day 2 (Higher Education): The eminent guest speakers were, Prof. (Dr.) H.L. Verma, President (Vice Chancellor), Jagannath University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Agrawal, President (Vice Chancellor), Nirwan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. Amit Jain, President (Vice Chancellor), Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Vinod Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Dept. of College Education, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Eminent Panel Speakers were, Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee, President, Sir Padmapat Singhania University, Udaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. Amit Jain, President (Vice Chancellor), Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Arvind Agrawal, President, Arya Group of Colleges, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Agrawal, President (Vice Chancellor), Nirwan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. Dr. V. K. Dewadi, Pro-President, Dr. K. N. Modi University, Niwai, Rajasthan; Prof.(Dr.) Abhay Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Pratap University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Amit Mahensaria, CEO, upGrad Campus; Prof (Dr.) Ankit Gandhi, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Indrajeet Singhvi, President, Sai Tirupati University, Udaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Singh Rathore, Chairman, Shree Kkarni Universe College, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Naman Kandoi, CEO, Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. Dr. Biswajoy Chatterjee, Vice Chancellor, University of Engineering & Management, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Vinod Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Dept. of College Education, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Rajendra Singh, Senior Business Leader, CollPoll; Dr. O.P. Gupta, Pro- Vice Chancellor, Shridhar University, Pilani, Rajasthan; Prof. (Dr.) Pramod K. Raghav, President, Jayoti Vidyapeet Women’s University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Ajay Singh Rathore, President (Vice Chancellor), Shyam University, Dausa, Rajasthan; Prof. Krishna Kant Dave, President, Pacific Academy of Higher Education & Research (PAHER), Udaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. P. R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof. (Dr.) Ravi K. Goyal, Chairman, Indian Institute of Materials Management, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Amit Shah, Founder, Offee; Dr. Sandeep Tomar, Registrar, Bhartiya Skill Development University, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Dr. Shraddha Arya, Director, Rajasthan College of Engineering for women, Jaipur, Rajasthan; Prof.

ArdorComm Media Group (A Media Start-up) hosted the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 14th & 15th October 2022. ELSA Gujarat was the third successful event of the NEW NORMAL – ELSA series. We’re now eying on the fourth one which is the ELSA Jaipur, Rajasthan scheduled to be held on 25th & 26th November, 2022. The Summit’s theme focused on “Re-imagining Education in 21st Century Workplace: Expanding boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability.” This Knowledge forum invited Pre-school, School & Higher Education Leaders, Innovators and Edtech Experts to share their experiences, ideas and accomplishments which have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day conclave witnessed who’s who from government, pre-schools, schools, universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools and skill institutions, and experts from corporate, EdTech companies & education startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in school, higher, skill and technical education. The event celebrated the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized on the event theme saying, “It is imperative to reimagine school & higher education in the light of the 21st century workplace by putting an emphasis on extending the frontiers of knowledge, skill, and employability in order to make learners adaptable and in line with industry needs. The skills needed to stay relevant are evolving at a faster rate than ever before as new industries are created, while others that already exist grow or drastically collapse. Educators, administrators, and leaders in school & higher education sector must approach students’ skill competency with a growth mindset that will help them succeed in the global knowledge-based economy and throughout their careers.” The ‘Supporting Partner ‘for the event was Association for Promotion of Prominent Schools (A.P.O.S.). upGrad Campus was the Skilling Partner of the summit; Knauf ceiling solutions was the Silver Partner; The College Board was the Enrolment Partner; Teachmint was the Integrated School Technology Partner; CollPoll was the Digital Campus Partner; TruScholar was the Credential Partner and Superbot was the Communication Partner. The Associate Partners of the summit were Extraaedge, Grayquest, JODO and Monet Networks. The Academic Partners of the event were RANGOLI Group of Institutes, Shanti Educational Initiatives and Millennium Education. The School Partner was Kalorex and Preschool Partner was Hello Kids. The important guests, eminent speakers, experts, academicians & educators from pre-schools, schools, universities, engineering institutions, B-schools, EdTech & education startups who graced the event with their presence on both days at ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022, Ahmedabad, Gujarat’ were: – Day 1 (School Education): The eminent guest speakers were, T S Joshi Former Director, GCERT; Jayshree Lalbhai, Educationist, Philanthropist & Social Activist; Archit Bhatt, Managing Director, Tripada Group of Schools; President, AOPS; Prahar Anjaria, Founder & Chairman, RANGOLI Group of Institutes; Secretary, AOPS. The eminent panel speakers were, Nirali Dagali, Principal, Calorx Public School, Ghatlodiya (Session Moderator); Raj Mirani, Chairperson & Director, Divine Life International School, Ahmedabad; Vijay Aher, Director, Vatsalya International School, Anand; Vipul Patel, Chairman, SNV International School, Nadiad; Dr. Seema Negi, Director Principal, Sanjeevani World School, Mumbai; Prahar Anjaria, Founder & Chairman, RANGOLI Group of Institutes (Session Moderator); Chirag Agarwal, Founder Director, EarlyVentions – Chain of Preschools; Dharmesh Kapasi, President, Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd.(SEIL); Sajid Ali, President, Little Millennium Pvt. Ltd.; Pritam Kumar Agrawal, Founder & Director, Hello Kids Preschool & Riverstone School; Dr. Deepak Rajguru, Chairman, Vibrant International Academy, Surat (Session Moderator); Bharat Gajipara, Chairman, Sarvodya School, Sarvodaya Education Network; President, SFSO, Rajkot; Manhar Rathod, Managing Director, Shree Gyanguru Vidhyapith, Bhavnagar; CA Utpal Shah, Director, Amity School, Bharuch; Amicus International School, Vadodara; D.V. Mehta, Chairman, Genius Group of Institution & Gardi Vidyapeeth, Rajkot; Sabina Sawhney, Principal, Delhi Public School, Bopal; Anantha Krishnan B., CEO-Operations, Kalorex Group, Ahmedabad (Session Moderator); Abhay Ghosh, Director, Shanti Asiatic School, Ahmedabad; Liza Shah, Managing Trustee, Apple Global School, Ahmedabad; Francis Fernandes, Principal, ASIA English School, Ahmedabad; Shaji V. Mathew, Director, Shankus Divine Child Group of Schools, Surat; Bandita Roy, Vice Principal, Delhi Public School, Mehsana. A Keynote Address on ‘Data-Driven Transformation in School Education’ was given by Rohit Mehta, State Project Advisor, School Education Department, Govt. of Gujarat. The industry presentations of Day 1 were given by Shraddha Haldankar, Marketing Lead, Knauf Ceiling Solutions; Meenakshi Kachroo Chatta, Senior Director, South and Central Asia, The College Board; Rakesh Malaviya, Chief Operating Officer, Head Monet-India; Rishab Mehta, Founder & CEO, GrayQuest; Zoheb Shah, Associate Director, Teachmint. Day 2 (Higher Education): The eminent guest speakers were, Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar, Director/Vice Chancellor- Gujarat National Law University and Gujarat Maritime University; Prof. Ami U. Upadhyay, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University; Parth Kotecha, Trustee & Associate Vice President, Noble University, Junagadh. The eminent panel speakers were, Dr. CA Achyut Dani, Director General & Provost, JG University, Gandhinagar (Session Moderator); Dr. A. K. S. Suryavanshi, Vice Chancellor, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar; Prof. M. Muruganant Ananth, Provost, Adani University, Ahmedabad; Prof. Sandeep Sancheti, Provost (Vice-Chancellor), Marwadi University Rajkot; Dr. Parag Sanghani, Provost, P P Savani University, Surat; Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Chakravorty, Executive President, Indus University, Ahmedabad; Amit Mahensaria, CEO, upGrad Campus; Hemant Sahal, Founder & CEO, CollPoll (Session Moderator); Dr. Shrikant J. Wagh, Provost, UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Bharuch; Dr. Kerav Pandya, Director, C K Shah Vijapurwala Institute Of Management, Vadodara; Parth Kotecha, Trustee & Associate Vice President, Noble University, Junagadh; Dr. Saurabh Shah, Provost(I/C),GSFC University, Vadodara; Prof. (Dr.) M. S. Rao, Provost (Vice-Chancellor), Swaminarayan University, Gandhinagar; Dr. Amit Ganatra, Provost, Parul University, Vadodara (Session Moderator); Prof. (Dr.) B. Sendilkumar, Dean & Director -Health Sciences, VinayakaMissions Research Foundation, Salem; Prof. (Dr.) P. M. Udani, Director General, CVM University, Anand; Dr. D. J. Shah, Provost, Sankalchand Patel University, Mehsana; Dr. Saurin R. Shah, Vice Chancellor, Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad; Prof. (Dr.) Avani Umatt, Provost, TeamLease Skills University, Vadodara (Session Moderator);

The significant social and economic upheaval that is currently occurring is the result of incredible developments in automation and artificial intelligence, supported by access to data, computation, and different forms of educational technology. These technologies have a tremendous impact on the Indian education sector as well as practically every sector of our economy. These breakthroughs have the potential to immensely benefit society and, over time, greatly boost prosperity, just like previous industrial revolutions did. Future innovations will also alter the composition of the workforce, increase skill bias from previous generations, and widen the educational gap in society. In order to make students adaptable and in line with industry needs, it is crucial to reinvent school and higher education in the context of the 21st century workplace by putting an emphasis on extending the boundaries of knowledge, skill, and employability. The ArdorComm Media Group, one of India’s fastest-growing media companies, is here to explore the prospects of educational innovation, future trends, and the current situation in the education sector in order to spark important discussions & deliberations among significant education, technology, and government stakeholders. Students’ skill competency must be approached by educators, administrators, and leaders in the school and higher education sectors with a growth mentality so that they can flourish in the global knowledge-based economy and throughout their careers. It is obvious that education is needed to prepare the next generation for the creation, deployment, and ethical use of technology. In addition, students in the twenty-first century need to learn how to develop and use their creativity as well as how to speak properly and critically. To address these issues and discuss the desideratum in the School & Higher education sector, ArdorComm Media Group, is coming up with: New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022 in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 16th and 17th December 2022 (#ELSARajasthan | #ELSAJaipur). About “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022” #ELSARajasthan: After consecutive three grand success of ArdorComm ELSA series, “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards”. We are pleased to announce yet another journey of NEW NORMAL – ELSA series in the pink city, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Summit theme of ELSA Jaipur, Rajasthan will focus on “Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in New-Normal”. Rajasthan has numerous schools, colleges & universities, as well as some prestigious engineering & B-Schools. The cities of this state like Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota Udaipur are the key educational hubs & Kota is recognized as the most sought-after coaching city for the most competitive entrance exam like JEE & NEET. Some key government initiatives have improved the quality of Education here. This symposium will witness a congregation of leaders from apex government bodies, academicians and educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & start-ups. The scope of the event extends to deliberating, showcasing and presenting the best and next practices in pre-school, school, higher, skill and technical education. The event will celebrate the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. The Prestigious ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 aim to acknowledge Preschools, Schools, Higher Education Institutions, EdTech and Startups who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 will recognize the best contributions in academia. Prestigious ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 invites nominations from individual and organisations from 5 main categories: Preschool, Schools, Higher Education, EdTech Corporate & Startups. Key Discussion Points of ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan :- Theme: Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in NEW-NORMAL Panel Topics for School: Redefining the Role of Schools in the ‘New-Normal’ Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Holistic Development of your School How Immersive Learning Environments (ILEs) are Essential for a Constructive Learning Situations between Teacher & Student? In what ways AI-ML and Student Centric Technologies are enabling Institutions to Track, Access and Record the Teaching-Learning Progress? Panel Topics for HE: Unleashing the Potential of Education 4.0 – The future of Teaching & Learning How can EdTech Collaborations Aid in Developing a Better Digital Infrastructure/ Digital Campus? How can R&D, Innovation, and Skilling Play a Central Role in Economic Growth & Job Creation? Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology Key Highlights for #ELSARajasthan: Event Days: 2 Total Session: 10 + Industry Presentations: 14 + Higher Education Speakers (President, Trustee, Chancellor, Vice-chancellor, Chairman, Director, Principal): 40 + School Speakers (Owners, CEOs of Group of Schools, Director, Principal): 40 + Participating Preschools & Schools: 100 + Participating HEIs: 100 + Government Dignitaries: 10 + EdTech Start-ups: 25 + Corporate: 25 + ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’, #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different education and tech sectors. The Prestigious Ardorcomm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, EdTech companies & Startups that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. Join this Exclusive Physical Education Conclave and be a part of a community that cares deeply about imparting education. Witness the change taking place when India’s top educators, innovators and dignitaries come together to share their best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers in the education community in 2022. Inviting you to participate & witness the 1st & Biggest ArdorComm ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’, #ELSAJaipur ELSARajasthan to be held on 16th and 17th December 2022 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Visit: https://ardorcomm-media.com/elsarajasthan/ Visit: https://ardorcomm-media.com/elsarajasthan/#Awards    

It goes without saying that human interaction is the foundation of digital transformation. It’s simple to assume that because it’s entirely technological, the project should be driven by astute Chief Technology Officers (CTO) and their dependable IT teams, but this isn’t always the case. In reality, it might be up to any employee in the company who can project manage from beginning to end, as well as anyone who is interested in the benefits of the digital transformation, specially HR teams. Digital transformation can take the form of a large-scale initiative, like a complete corporate revamp, or it might take the form of a small change, like the introduction of a new communication tool. But adoption across the entire team is more important than just the use of technology. Therefore, in order to collaborate effectively, communicate effectively, and be adaptable, firms need to have a strong culture. A strong HR presence is also essential. Since hybrid working has become “the norm,” many organisations have made it a priority to assist their staff in working more effectively, producing more, and striking a better daily balance. Those who have implemented digital changes have subsequently been able to increase employee retention and draw in fresh talent. In fact, in order to promote growth, 41% of HR executives want to concentrate on the adoption of digital tools. However, a lot of people believe that digital transformation can be a quick answer for internal problems, especially the difficulty of hybrid work. However, companies can’t just roll out new technology or upgrade to better systems to fix issues right now; they need great leadership to steer the project from beginning to end. It’s all about bringing value to the table and HR ought to play a major part in this. In order to encourage and direct the team through the process, it takes leaders who are aware of culture and how people’s occupations may change. This can help adoption by facilitating good communication. The workforce must comprehend that technology exists to support their duties at all times. The project will not succeed if the digital transformation strategy and implementation don’t suit the people who will really be utilising the technologies. This is supported by recent data from McKinsey & Company, which found that employee resistance accounts for 70% of digital transformation failures. Leadership in HR is essential for this reason. These people are able to delve into the team’s opinions and sentiments on the undertaking and how it is affecting regular business operations. They should be able to provide concrete proof to business management that the organization’s use of technology is causing employee attrition, prompting a change in strategy. Or they can offer encouraging criticism to advance the existing course of action. In either case, every helpful piece of information can support digital transformation. Finally, companies shouldn’t implement digital transformation merely because others are. There must be a strategic goal and a need. All of this comes back to strong leadership and the role that HR plays in uniting everyone behind a single objective. The author, Pratik Ghosh is associated with ArdorComm Media

What exactly is inclusive education? A classroom that is fair and inclusive fosters happiness and health. One of the best ways for teachers to maintain the finest learning environments in their classrooms is to use inclusive education. The term “inclusive education” refers to a teaching approach where all students, regardless of aptitude, learn together in the same setting. An inclusive learning environment aims to guarantee that all students receive fair treatment and equal chances. Student diversity and individuality should be valued in an inclusive learning environment without prejudice. Sadly, there are still cases where children are given different treatment because of their individual characteristics. No student should be excluded or put in a separate group based on how they differ from one another or how well they study. In addition, if students knew what to watch out for, no teacher would ever consider doing this. Disability, colour, gender, family income, and language are just a few of the things that cause discrimination against students. The goal of inclusive education is to eliminate prejudice against all students. These problems exist not only in traditional classroom settings but also in online and mixed learning settings.  According to studies, there are more pupils with disabilities than ever before. All students have a right to education; thus, we must be prepared to accommodate them and grant them equitable access. Inclusive education types: Since every student is unique, they each have different needs. It’s critical to select the appropriate inclusive education programme for your students depending on their unique needs. Complete inclusion This instructional strategy is based on the idea that all students should be in the main classroom. According to a complete inclusion paradigm, students with obvious or subtle disabilities will always collaborate with their peers. If a school is utilising the full inclusion model, they must closely evaluate student development and make sure the strategy is beneficial to the students. A partial inclusion plan can be used if a complete inclusion plan would be too much. Partial inclusion All students should be able to participate in class activities and learn from them, according to this teaching strategy. However, for students who require extra support outside of the classroom, partial inclusion also includes separated learning. The majority of the learning time for children who are a part of a partial inclusion plan will still be spent in the regular classroom. They will, nonetheless, also spend some time apart from the regular class receiving extra assistance from special education teachers. Speech-based lessons, for instance, could be disruptive if they were conducted in the main classroom as part of the supplementary help. When it would be better for all students to be separated from one another in the classroom, partial inclusion is more flexible and allows it. Mainstreaming The mainstreaming approach places impaired children in a separate classroom from the regular classroom to start their educational journey. Depending on their readiness, children who are performing well in their independent classroom can be moved into the larger classroom. Some children may find this approach less intimidating, and it enables them to gradually integrate into a fully inclusive classroom. Why inclusive education is important? The wellbeing of students can be significantly enhanced by a warm and inclusive learning environment. So, what makes inclusive education so crucial? To increase confidence among students Traditional approaches to working with students who have disabilities or learning challenges might negatively affect a student’s sense of self-worth. The idea that they are different and should be treated differently is pushed by dividing them into smaller groups and instructing them outside of the main classroom. We must be vigilant and try to counter this because research has shown that children with learning difficulties have lower self-esteem than those without. Students will hopefully experience a feeling of belonging and engage in fruitful peer interactions by being given the chance to mix and be a part of the class. However, there are times when children might require extra aid outside of the classroom, such as after-school sessions for assistance with particular subjects. This does not preclude them from spending the most of their schooldays in the main classroom. Partial inclusion may be preferable than full inclusion in situations where students might benefit from receiving instruction outside of the main classroom for specific reasons. To enhance communication abilities All students can develop their interpersonal communication skills in an inclusive classroom. If students were divided into different groups, their social networks would be substantially narrower and they would have less chance to engage with other students. Students can interact with more students in an integrated classroom who have a range of skills. They will have more chances to improve their communication skills and adjust to various types of social interaction as a result. Additionally, by doing this, students will be career-ready and better prepared for life beyond school. Students will work alongside various groups with a range of abilities once they reach the industry. It simply makes sense to prepare them for that and replicate the classroom setting. For ensuring educational excellence Equal access to a top-notch education from their neighbourhood schools should be granted to all children. You can guarantee that all students receive an equal education by providing an inclusive learning environment in the classroom. The teachings taught in these smaller, distinct classes for impaired children may differ from those taught in the regular classroom. By teaching everyone together, it is guaranteed that no student will miss any of the material. Being taught by the same teachers can guarantee that all students have equal access to the course information despite the fact that teachers will have varying teaching methods and pacing. Despite this, teachers should continue to modify their lessons to meet the requirements of all students. Each student’s educational needs can be satisfied through differentiated learning opportunities, which also improve learning environments and enable students to attain their full potential. The author, Pratik Ghosh is associated with ArdorComm Media

The number of students going overseas to seek higher education steadily increased over the five years before the Covid-19 outbreak. However, this number drastically decreased after the pandemic broke out. In contrast to the more than 5 lakh students who traveled abroad for higher education in 2019, only 2.6 lakh students did so in 2020, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a decrease of over 55%. However, the number of students traveling abroad is gradually increasing now that the crisis has subsided and nations throughout the world are reopening their borders. When choosing where to live overseas, students have evolved into much more discriminating and knowledgeable decision-makers. They are considering everything before making a choice, including the location, the course, the career prospects, the lodging, living costs, job opportunities, and university rankings. Here are 5 important trends in overseas education that you should be aware of in the post-pandemic era if you’re a student planning to relocate abroad. Increased preference for different countries Even while the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and Germany continue to be some of the most sought-after locations, there are now several additional nations that students are deciding to migrate to when they decide to study abroad. For instance, the Middle East, New Zealand, Europe’s France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Scandinavia’s Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Asia’s Singapore and Malaysia are all experiencing rising tourism numbers. Students’ choice of location is influenced by a variety of factors, including their desire to explore different cultures through travel, take classes, and consider job alternatives. A vast array of courses The courses that students choose have undergone a paradigm shift in recent years. There are more possibilities outside law, medicine, engineering, and economics. The majority of colleges provide a wide range of courses, including career-focused ones like liberal arts, development studies, culinary arts, architecture, urban planning & sustainability, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and more. Therefore, it’s essential to make sure you look over the course alternatives offered by your preferred colleges before applying. It’s time for you to pursue your passion, and university course selections are fostering that environment. The future of education is a hybrid learning Education institutions have been affected by one of the pandemic’s most major disruptions. Universities that provide hybrid learning choices are becoming more and more popular with students. This will enable them to balance their academics with any side work they decide to take on to help support themselves while they are away from home. Test exemptions For those who plan to pursue higher education abroad, rigorous preparation is necessary for competitive tests like the GRE and GMAT. These factors, however, have changed since the pandemic. Although students will still need to submit a compelling application, several universities alleviate students’ pressure from these exams. Varying tendencies in scholarship An international student can benefit greatly from receiving a scholarship because it helps ease the financial burden of studying abroad. However, most scholarships were only awarded to students based on their academic performance until recently. Those times are long gone. Concepts such as social scholarships and others, in which students are assessed according to their capacity to have a positive social influence as well as other non-academic criteria. With these grants, students’ options are expanded, and the competition bottleneck is lessened. Conclusion When tackling the exposure of students, teachers, and staff to globalization, universities should shift from the transactional and credit-bearing model to a relational and social model. They ought to be able to coordinate resources, efforts, values, and ideas in support of the development of cross-cultural sensitivity, human immersion, and life-changing international experiences. Hence, moving overseas doesn’t have to be a complicated procedure. Making your study abroad experience smooth and enjoyable may be achieved by doing your homework, creating a strong application, and considering all factors. Additionally, bear in mind the aforementioned tendencies before applying. The author, Pratik Ghosh is associated with ArdorComm Media