Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 29: To commemorate five impactful years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, SGT University, Gurugram, in collaboration with the University of Lucknow, University of Jammu, Vinoba Bhave University and Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna, hosted the “Higher Education Leaders Conclave 2025” here.
The conclave served as a significant platform for national-level dialogue on reimagining Indian education in light of legacy, policy and future readiness.
The event brought together over 40 prominent academic leaders, Vice-Chancellors, policy experts and institutional heads to discuss implementation strategies, educational equity, innovation and the future of higher education in India.
The session was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Prof (Dr) Hemant Verma, Vice-Chancellor, SGT University, Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Parmendra Kumar Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, Jai Prakash University, Bihar, Dr A D N Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, Kumod Kumar, chief administrative officer, Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna and Prof Badri Narayan, director, GB Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad.
Speaking on the occasion, Padma Bhushan Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chancellor of SGT University said, “Freeing education from bureaucracy is essential for complete reform.”
He also launched the UGC-entitled “SGTU Online” platform, reaffirming SGTU’s commitment to accessible, learner-centric online education.
The platform marks a pivotal step in SGT University’s 23-year journey of academic innovation.
Prof (Dr) Hemant Verma welcomed the participants and remarked, “This conclave enables academic leaders to reflect, collaborate and shape the future of Indian education.”
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe emphasized the policy’s practical relevance, saying, “NEP reimagines education, but its success depends entirely on implementation.”
Prof Parmendra Kumar Bajpai noted, “Education reform is underway across India. Forums like this are vital for feedback and improvement.”
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, Jammu University, said, “We need to focus more on practical skills to make NEP truly effective.”
The event concluded with the launch of “Educating India: Colonialism and Indigenous Knowledge Traditions, c. 1780–1900,” authored by Prof Amit K Suman, shedding light on India’s traditional education systems in the colonial context.
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