Join us for a panel discussion on “Navigating Change and Innovation in Indian Higher Education,” co-organized by The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University and FAST-India.
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM IST (High-Tea at 6:45 PM) | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi; and on Zoom
This panel will explore the multifaceted transformations occurring in Indian higher education system. By examining historical contexts, philanthropic models, and global collaborations, the session will seek to understand how institutions adapt to changing paradigms. The discussion will spotlight innovative educational models, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and holistic learning. Through engaging conversations, the session seeks to inspire actionable strategies for shaping the future of higher education in India.
CHAIR AND MODERATOR:
Prof. Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School and Director, Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University
PANELISTS:
• Prof. C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University
• Prof. K. Vijayraghavan, Emeritus Professor and Former Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences and Former Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India
• Dr. Shamika Ravi, Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, and Secretary to Government of India
• Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS)
