Interviews

“Technology is very, very important, obviously, and you need to focus on technology because without technology, India cannot progress, the world cannot progress now,” says Pankaj Jain, Regional Director India Subcontinent, UTS College in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? I think it’s a good conference. I am at the inaugural session, and we had a lot of senior dignitaries from AICTE, Pankaj Mittal Ji, and the chief guest. It’s good because many times, you are sitting in your offices, and you don’t realize what is happening in technology, what is happening in AI. When you attend such conferences, you open minds because you are away from the office, and you learn a lot of things because these are people from universities. We had Dr. Madhu Chitkara Madam from Chitkara University, and we had the minister from Nagaland as the chief guest. Chandan Ji also spoke a lot of things, so it is always good and helpful to attend such conferences. I would say for all the university delegates, all the foreigners also, to come and attend such conferences. What’s your take on the technology implementation in the education sector? I think, as the lady from LinkedIn also said in the inaugural session, technology is the boom. Like she was saying, we have 10 million guests added every month, which is big numbers. I think it is very important as we talked about AI also, Chat GPT also. So, technology is very, very important, obviously, and you need to focus on technology because without technology, India cannot progress, the world cannot progress now. As you know, the theme of our event is India Vision 2030. How do you see the vision of India till 2030 in the education sector? I think with the new education policy being implemented, like I work for UTS College Australia, we have done two transnational education tie-ups in Gujarat as well as in Bangladesh, and we’re exploring something in Nepal also. So, T&E are the future of NEP 2020, and as per the minister, Dharmendra Pradhan Ji, he also said that we need to focus on this. I had visited Gift City also recently in Ahmedabad in Gandhinagar, a very good city, with a lot of universities and schools coming up, multinational coming up. So, I think by 2030, we should be able to do much better, maybe even before that itself if the BJP government comes to power, which I hope they will come. We should be very positively aiming for reaching this goal by 2026 only. You have a lot of contributions to the International Education. Can you share some key highlights of your contribution? I have been into International Education for the last 24 years. I am a UK MBA plus worked for a UK University for 11 years, then as a consultant, now working for UTS College, which is in Australia, for the last three and a half years. I think a lot of students are going abroad. We have seen around 12 to 30 lakh students going abroad every year, and obviously, the five major countries are UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, which are the top five English-speaking countries. But students have started going to France also now, Germany also now, Poland also now, Japan also now. So, it’s a big thing, and it is good because students get a lot of exposure outside. They learn a lot of things, become self-independent, and can take right decisions. All the universities are trying to open campuses in India also now as per the new policy announced by the government that you can open campuses. So, we can see in the next five-six years, a lot of foreign universities will start campuses in India. So, besides students going abroad to study, we will have foreign faculty, or whatever the tie-ups they do, the courses will be delivered in India, and you can have Indian degrees also studying in India and being residing in India also. ArdorComm Media has completed two years of its existence, any message on this occasion? I think ArdorComm Media has been doing very well. The two-day conference is very promising, with a lot of leading experts in education, academia. I’m not a professor by chance, so I cannot talk a lot of things on lectures on teaching style, but I’m still a sales marketing guy. I think it is a good way of doing. You have 200 plus delegates and speakers, which is good. If you have a thousand-plus, then people don’t have time to interact, so at least if you have a small cohort, you can have time to interact. People can exchange cards, develop relations because it is networking also, relation-building also, and if there’s some work, why don’t we work jointly? That’s the whole idea of a conference.  

“Let’s recreate that place, let’s recreate Nalanda, Takshashila, and let’s recreate that era where we were the leaders in education,” says Prof. Prafulla Agnihotri, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? It’s a very well-organized Summit. I am meeting you guys for the first time, and so far, whatever that I’ve seen is a very good organization. As you know, the theme of our event is India’s Vision 2030. What’s your opinion about the education sector going ahead till 2030? Before I say about the future, let me say something about the past. India was always a global leader. We had Nalanda, Takshashila. People from all over the world used to come up to us, look at our Ved, I don’t like to call it Veda. Ved is the right word. They are centuries older, and they have all the wisdom that is required in the world. We were the knowledge creators at one point in time. Then, somehow it disappeared. We had to take back this country to that level, that level of knowledge creation, and be a forerunner in the field of education. If you go to the US, who are the torchbearers of modern education in any field, you’ll find in most of the fields, be it management, be it medicines, be it astrology, we Indians dominate those fields. So, what do we do there? Why can’t we do it over here? The talent remains the same, and many of them are the first-generation scientists who have gone over there after studying here in India. They’ve done their basic graduation in India. So, let’s recreate that place, let’s recreate Nalanda, Takshashila, and let’s recreate that era where we were the leaders in education. Do you think NEP somehow focuses on this vision? Definitely, NEP is a big step. I’ve been in the field of education for about 35 years, and right from the beginning, I used to feel, why am I doing what I was doing? Look at the basic educational philosophy. I don’t like a particular subject, but still, I have to study that. Why? There are most of them, we say we have very less enrolment ratio. Forget enrolment ratio, there are just a few who enrol and complete the program. Your matriculation, for that matter, these are huge dropout ratios, especially if you go to semi-urban and rural places. The problem is people drop out because they have much less to do, much less to understand in subjects like mathematics, science, and so on, and those subjects are thrust upon them. If we could do away with those subjects or once they have the basic knowledge of mathematics, they don’t need to know that. A carpenter doesn’t need to know about high-level calculus. So, even if he can do away with that, and we can give them more skill-based education, those people will be able to do well for themselves in their life. Point number two, we had lost the basic purpose of education. We would not tell them about how to live life, what are our responsibilities as a civilian, and so on. And that’s why we were conducting, in my opinion, educated illiterates. They would know how to read and write, he may have great degrees, but then after some time, he’ll just throw something out of his car on the road. He will just roll down the window of his car and spit on the road. Where is that education? That should be reflected in one’s own personality and behaviour in public too. I’m sure the new education policy has a great emphasis on even changing these fundamental behavioural patterns as well. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on our 2nd year anniversary? I wish you all the best, and let’s hope that we meet on your first silver jubilee.

“The National Educational Policy talks about Internationalization of higher education, and we are trying to help it out by making one Indian Network of International Higher Education,” says Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How do you justify events like this, where we have policymakers, academicians, educators, corporates, and EdTech at a common platform? Association of Indian Universities, is the largest association of the world with a membership base of around 955 universities. We feel that we are answerable to our universities, we want to give them the best facilities and services. So, when we attend events like this, we come to know so many new things, like new technologies and developments in the education sector, especially in the private sector. You have many speakers like starting from policy makers as well as the policy implementers. So, these events are good for us and we keep on learning. These events contribute to the development and improvement of education quality, and they help in bringing new advancements to the knowledge of the people. So, I think these are very good events and very good initiatives, keep it up and keep holding such events and all the best for the future. Would like to understand more about AIU, any special highlights which under your leadership AIU is about to implement or has implemented successfully? Association of Indian Universities is the largest association and our mandate is very big. Unlike most of the associations in the world, we are dealing with the students, we are engaging with the teachers, we are engaging with the Vice Chancellors. For students we have many programs starting from sports and culture, to student research projects. We deal with the teachers in making the capacity building, we deal with the Vice Chancellors in terms of having roundtables and conferences. Some two three initiatives which I would like to highlight here is the National Educational Policy talks about Internationalization of higher education, and we are trying to help it out by making one Indian Network of International Higher Education. So, INIHE we call it in short where we are trying to help the Indian universities to internationalize. We know that India is a vast country, there’s a lot of diversity, there are universities that are very good in Internationalization, there are universities who have the intent to do Internationalization but they don’t know how to do it, whom to contact, how to partner. So, in all these cases we are helping the universities, how to even open an International student’s office, how big the office should be, what should be the objectives, what that office should be doing, what staff should be there. So, in all these things and also in partnering with the foreign institutions, if you are not able to find a partner, we help you find a partner, we help foreign universities to find partner in India. Many times, they don’t know that which university is particularly good in a specific area, so we have an AIU collaboration portal, in the specific areas you come to know that which Indian university is good. We have recently established AADC which is Academic and Administrative Development Centres, and the purpose is that many times the university teachers don’t know how to use technology effectively for the teaching learning, so these centres are basically training teachers to use the technologies for teaching learning, for research, for assessments and evaluation so that it becomes much more effective. So, like these we are taking many initiatives, including one initiative which is having consultancy services for the universities. Nowadays there are many private consultants and at times they are also fleecing the universities, so we have made the consultancy service in which we are helping the universities to find good consultants in all the areas whether it is Internationalization, industry-university connect, NAAC accreditation, NIRF ranking. So, these are some of the major initiatives there are many more. How can universities enrol with the AIU if they are not already a member? It’s very simple, the only requirement is that you should be having a 2F certification from the UGC. So, if you are included in the section 2F list of the UGC, you can enrol as a member of AIU, there’s a proforma given in the website of AIU, just fill up that proforma and we do it very fast, within a month you get the membership and you know how valuable that membership would be because we have less than 1100 universities in the country out of which 950 are our members and it is voluntary not mandatory so, they see value in the membership. So, if your university is not a member, do become a member today. How would you educate or advise people their role for implementing NEP faster in their capacity in their institutions? NEP implementation is something which has to be done in bits and pieces not like a capsule which you have to swallow as a whole. Its like a tablet which can be eaten bit by bit. So, there are many aspects of NEP which can be implemented immediately and many have been implemented but there are many aspects which are long drawn, for example de-affiliation of colleges with universities, 15 years timeline is given, to make every university multidisciplinary, to make every university large. 4-year degree program is something which has been implemented in many of the universities. ABC (Academic Bank of Credit) which has been established but it will take some time. So, there are many aspects which are already implemented, some are being implemented and some will be implemented in future depending upon the timelines drawn in the NEP 2020 document. We are successfully celebrating our second year of existence and it’s our second anniversary, any wishes for ArdorComm Media? I

“We look forward to seeing students from all over the country coming to Nagaland for their education in the next five to ten years,” says Shri Temjen Imna Along, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education & Tourism, Government of Nagaland in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram You have been heading this portfolio for many years now, what changes have you experienced then and now? Higher education has transformed immensely in my state of Nagaland and everywhere in this nation, especially because of the visionary leadership of our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, in bringing in the new National Education Policy. It’s a trajectory shift from the British way of education to our traditional and inclusive way of education. So, the National Education Policy 2020 will go a long way in transforming and curating the lives of human resources for the betterment of our nation. What is the dynamics or dynamism of higher education in your state? Higher education in the state of Nagaland is doing very well. With the implementation of the National Education Policy, the colleges have become centres of excellence. Accreditations are being done, and NAAC has been quite successful in Nagaland. Also, with the help and support of the Honourable Chief Minister, Shri Neiphiu Rio, and our government in Delhi, everything is going on okay. How does Nagaland attract students from across India? Some Central institutions like SARS (South Asian Regional Standards), ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), and NIT (National Institutes of Technology) attract students from all over the world. With the pristine environment, better quality of education, and better air to breathe, students from many parts of the country come to Nagaland. Additionally, the inhabitants of Nagaland are students, and we are rebuilding and curating institutions, so we look forward to seeing students from all over the country coming to Nagaland for their education in the next five to ten years. What has been the role of education corporates or EdTech players in higher and technical education? Education corporates and platforms like the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in New Delhi by ArdorComm Media are the right platforms where we can connect and curate education for today’s modern children. Facilitation needs to be done to provide value education that will curate the life of our human resources in the nation. What was the takeaway of today’s session? With all the patrons of education who spoke, I got to learn a lot. At the end of the day, everyone wants to see value education in our country, Bharat, which will curate the life of our human resources. Thank you for inviting me, and all the best on your second anniversary of your ArdorComm Media.

“We had a great thought process in terms of building a solution that could help institutions scale up to the next level in terms of academics, accreditation, rankings, and policies,” says Ganesh Venkatraman, Associate Vice President, Anubavam in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards? Oh, it’s a fantastic place to be in. I could see a lot of organizations, tech organizations, educational technologies being a part of this. It’s wonderful to meet each other and also to be a part of the brightest minds from the higher education segment and the school segment. It’s a great place to be here, and I wish all the success to this event. Can you highlight about your organization? Anubavam Technologies, was started in 2006 with a vision to build a robust solution catering to the higher education segment. We had a great thought process in terms of building a solution that could help institutions scale up to the next level in terms of academics, accreditation, rankings, and policies. When you look at the technology industry, they started that journey three decades back, but unfortunately, education couldn’t do the same due to the fact that academics play a key role in this segment. It’s a very complex task to build a solution. So, we are really happy to see that we can put all the thoughts together, working with institutions across the globe, bringing in all the best practices, and building a robust solution in academics and accreditations that can help institutions reach the next level. We are also working closely with educational institutions in India, the Middle East, and the U.S. We have partnered with top institutions like, AUP, SRM, GITAM, and built a robust solution. SRM University, specifically, is one of our customers. I mention all these names to emphasize the strong belief they have in digital transformation. They have already started the journey and are seeing results from it. So, I’m very happy to be a part of this event, this organization, and to scale up to the next level.

“I urge to other people also that tell your students now to become multi-disciplinary and simultaneously skilled,” says Dr. Sanjay Singh, Dean – School of Engineering and Technology in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness The New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It’s simply great. When the invitation came to me, I wasn’t sure what they were going to do. But later on, I came to know that ArdorComm Media Group informed me that they are going to have a panel of discussions with distinguished speakers, including many eminent speakers from government agencies, private companies, and even motivational speakers. I immediately accepted the invitation. To my surprise, I saw how digitalization is taking place more and more in the education sector. Digitalization has become an important part for educationists like me. It’s amazing to see the progress made in the field. How are you implementing technology in your institution? We have a learning management system in place. Additionally, as computer science is booming, we have incorporated computer science into various disciplines. We teach our students how computer science can be applied in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and more. We focus on developing a multi-disciplinary approach and encourage students to explore different fields. Automation has also been integrated into various aspects. So, we emphasize the development of a multi-disciplinary mindset and skills. As you can see in this kind of forums we try to bring in the education leaders, the EdTech players as well as the government. How does this kind of forum benefit the education sector? This forum brings together various stakeholders in the education sector. It’s not just about students and teachers; it involves everyone, including parents, administrative staff, government representatives, and regulatory bodies. When everyone is involved, decisions can be made collectively, and transformations in education become more effective. That’s why here when I came I got well satisfied and I felt great why because ArdorComm Media has called not only educationalists, they also called government people also, they called our Minister of Education, we heard our Minister of Education of Tamil Nadu simultaneously they called a regional director of TNSDC then they called from NIOS so in this way all the stakeholders are available here. When all the stakeholders are available and If any discussion is taking place certainly the discussion will give a very good outcome, satisfactory outcome. So, everybody’s involvement is necessary in bringing transformation in education. So, it’s a very good time and I am thankful to ArdorComm Media Group who have called me in this particular occasion and like an eminent speaker they have given me opportunity, I am thankful to them. I urge to other people also that tell your students now to become multi-disciplinary and simultaneously skilled. ArdorComm Media Group has brought the word skill and employability, so beyond education, skill and employability. So, compulsorily we also do many of the things in our colleges for development of skills simultaneously we have to see that whether this particular skill will be suitable for this particular employment or not so thanks to you. ArdorComm Media Group as a media start-up will complete its two years of existence in just two to three months, so what message do you have for ArdorComm Media Group? I was impressed by Mr. Chandan Anand’s speech where he mentioned that they do not have a physical office and everyone is working from home. This demonstrates how entrepreneurship can thrive even without physical infrastructure. ArdorComm Media Group is doing an excellent job of deeply penetrating digitalization into the education sector and engaging stakeholders. I believe other stakeholders should collaborate with the group to organize similar programs in different locations. I hope that in the future, they can conduct sessions specifically for parents and students, in addition to the ones for speakers from the education industry, government sectors, and private sectors.

“Education has been digitalized so the more students are exposed to technology the more they can learn,” says Md. Basiruddin, Director, SB School of Nursing in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? Its great to be a part of this summit. We want that the education policies in India are implemented nicely to impart good education to the students. We are attending various educational conferences across India to learn how to improve to education in rural parts of India and also to implement the same for the betterment of our institutions. How according to you is the impact of technology in education on students? Technology is a part of education. If we provide technology to students then it’ll enhance their knowledge. So, along with books it’s also important to provide technology to students. Education has been digitalized so the more students are exposed to technology the more they can learn. Any message you want to share for ArdorComm Media Group? I congratulate and thank ArdorComm Media for organizing this event. Keep up the good work of contributing to the education sector.

“Our school has followed a traditional teaching method for the past 20 years, so introducing technology has been a priority,” says Swetha Balakrishnan, Secretary, Excel Matric HR Sec School in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness this new normal education Leadership Summit and awards? Well, I was looking forward to the summit for a long time. Ever since the new education policy was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was very interested to know more about the policy and its key features. Even though there is a 66-page document available in the public domain, there are certain terms and concepts that need further explanation, such as constructivist learning and contextualization. So, I was excited about attending a summit like this, where educators from schools to higher education institutions come together to exchange ideas. I think it’s a valuable opportunity, and I want to thank ArdorComm Media for organizing such an event. How are you implementing the initiatives mentioned in the NEP (National Education Policy) in your institution? To be honest, we are at the initial stage of implementing NEP 2020 in our institution. The first step is to understand the 66-page document thoroughly. Our school has followed a traditional teaching method for the past 20 years, so introducing technology has been a priority. Thanks to the COVID-19 situation, the introduction of smart classes has been accelerated in our school. As for the implementation of NEP, we are currently at level one. We are working with NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training), which is a wing of the Quality Council of India. They are supporting us with a 50-parameter list, and we are gradually implementing these parameters with their guidance. We have also established a partnership with a nearby school, TI School, which has already been benchmarked in 2008. We are seeking guidance from them as well. The implementation of NEP is a step-by-step process, and we aim to reach level five within three to four years. As you can see in this kind of forums where we have the presence of the academician, EdTech leaders as well as the government, how does this kind of forum benefit the education sector? The Academy-Industry collaboration emphasized in NEP is crucial, not only at the college level but also at the school level. Many colleges require students to take the initiative to approach industries based on their own interests and skill sets. However, students may not always be aware of their own skill sets or the skills needed for future employment. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry at the school level, students can gain insights into the courses and skills required for higher education and employment. Forums like this summit provide an excellent platform for educators, industry professionals, and government representatives to interact and share ideas. Additionally, such events showcase innovative approaches to education, such as the use of technology to make learning more engaging. For example, I had an interaction with a company called Matific, which has transformed mathematics education into an interactive video game. It’s a fun way for students to learn while also addressing the issue of excessive screen time. Overall, these forums serve as a major catalyst for progress in education, and I personally have learned a lot from this summit. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group? I don’t have any specific message for ArdorComm Media Group, but I would like to mention that the summit was well-organized. The only suggestion I have is to ensure better time management to avoid overlapping sessions. Other than that, I want to express my gratitude for providing this wonderful opportunity.

“Nowadays, we associate math with fear and phobia, so our program is unique and meant to remove math phobia,” says Sudindra Rao, Director- Finance, Chrysaalis I-Maths India Pvt Ltd in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling about witnessing the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It has been very good, actually. So many heads of schools and educators have come and visited our stall. They have appreciated it. I find it a very good opportunity to showcase my business and put it across to many people there. Could you explain what services your company offers? We basically offer a math program called Intelligent Mathematics. This program is meant for children in the age group of four years to eight years. Primarily, we are targeting children from preschool and pre-primary school sections. The program is aimed at removing math phobia among children and making them enjoy the subject. Nowadays, we associate math with fear and phobia, so our program is unique and meant to remove math phobia. We are a 17-year-old company and so far, more than one lakh children have benefited from this program. What is the USP (Unique Selling Proposition) of your company? The USP is the actual, literal, practical removing of math phobia and enabling children to excel in math Olympiad competitions. We have first standard children who have won gold and silver medals in the math Olympiad competitions conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation. First standard children winning gold medals in math Olympiads is something great. That is the best part of our program. As you can see in this kind of forum where we bring together industry experts, education leaders, and the government, how does this kind of amalgamation benefit the education sector? It enables holistic and joint ventures to happen. Through coordination and collaboration, we can give more benefit to society and children. Bringing together industry experts, education leaders, and the government allows for better coordination and helps in benefiting the education sector as a whole. Any message you want to share for ArdorComm Media Group? It has been a fantastic program. I would like to thank ArdorComm Media for organizing such an event. I am a regular fan of your media company, and wherever you organize such programs, I will definitely be participating. I look forward to more coordination and help from your team.

“Teaching and learning methods are transforming into new dimensions, says Dr. K. Porkumaran, Principal, Sri Sairam Engineering College in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It’s a great event, a wonderful gathering connecting corporates to campuses. As the principal of Sri Sairam Engineering College and the Chairman of IEEE Madras Section, I believe that these types of events enhance connectivity and allow us to stay updated on the recent trends and advancements in higher education reforms. Especially, we get insights into the modern pedagogical methodologies being used by teaching faculty. Instead of just thinking about what to learn and what to teach, we are now focusing on how to learn and how to teach. This shift brings new innovative teaching methodologies into the system, particularly the creation of a participative and collaborative learning environment. In the past, the student-faculty relationship relied solely on the expertise of the faculty as the primary resource. However, now there are many resources available, including teaching aids, tools, and methodologies. Teaching and learning methods are transforming into new dimensions. For example, when we talk about outcome-based education, there are three important metrics: knowledge, skill, and attitude. Knowledge is based on conventional teaching and learning methods, while skill is developed through hands-on experiences and industry exposure. This holistic education system ensures that students gain educational experiences and learning that they will remember for a lifetime. It equips them with problem-solving abilities and the capacity to develop innovative products with creativity, affordability, and societal impact. To foster industry collaborations, many organizations are establishing industry-powered innovative campuses. At Sairam Institutions, we have several industry-powered centers of excellence and research laboratories. These facilities provide hands-on training for students and involve industry experts in the board. LinkedIn has become a prominent platform for professional networking and knowledge sharing. Previously, it mainly consisted of professionals, but now students are actively involved. In my campus alone, all 1,500+ students are actively using LinkedIn to professionally share content and connect with educational leaders, vice-chancellors, deans, directors, and industry experts. Such interactions provide new insights into the higher education system, aligned with the National Education Policy of the government. This connection with industry and educational leaders helps us incorporate an industry-driven curriculum into the campus. The curriculum becomes adaptive, converting industry experiences into knowledge, following the theory-to-practice approach. This transformation is facilitating the implementation of industry-based curriculum and innovative teaching practices. At Sairam, we have established the Sai Ram Innovation Ecosystem, which is now part of the curriculum. It includes the Sai Ram Techno Incubator Foundation, supporting startups and entrepreneurship. We have successfully created 100+ entrepreneurs and incubated 85+ startups. Our achievements include winning the AICTE Smart India Hackathon and Defense Innovation Hackathon Startup Challenge. We are collaborating with the Indian Navy on various projects involving faculty and students. The entire transformation is focused on shifting from conventional teaching to technology-enabled teaching and learning practices. This approach has resulted in numerous products and innovations benefiting the community. Moreover, we are actively connected to society