{"id":270996,"date":"2025-04-01T00:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/reimagining-education-et-now-best-education-brands-2025-focuses-on-skills-ai-and-inclusion\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T00:12:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:12:02","slug":"reimagining-education-et-now-best-education-brands-2025-focuses-on-skills-ai-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/reimagining-education-et-now-best-education-brands-2025-focuses-on-skills-ai-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining Education: ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025 Focuses on Skills, AI, and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/img.etimg.com\/photo\/msid-42031747\/et-logo.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Reimagining Education: ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025 Focuses on Skills, AI, and Inclusion\" title=\"Reimagining Education: ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025 Focuses on Skills, AI, and Inclusion\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-brcount=\"1\">\n<div data-align=\"\" data-msid=\"119794042\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"midImg clearfix\">\n<figure class=\"imgBg\"><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025 summit brought together leading educators, policymakers, and industry pioneers to reimagine the future of learning in India. With a strong focus on closing the education-employability gap, the event explored innovative strategies for upskilling, inclusivity, and equipping the next generation with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role of Skill-Based Learning in Workforce Readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The summit commenced with a special address by Dr. Apoorva Palkar, Founding Vice Chancellor, Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU), who underscored the necessity of skill-based learning in preparing students for the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInnovation has become the buzzword, but it is not just about technology\u2014it is about rethinking the entire learning process,\u201d Dr. Palkar noted. She categorized educational innovation into four key areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product Innovation \u2013 Introducing new tools and methodologies to reshape teaching.<\/li>\n<li>Process Innovation \u2013 Transforming how students engage with learning.<\/li>\n<li>Paradigm Innovation \u2013 Challenging traditional perceptions of education.<\/li>\n<li>Positioning Innovation \u2013 Redefining the role of education in the global knowledge economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bridging the gap between Education-Employability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The summit\u2019s opening panel discussion, \u201cBridging the Gap Between Education and Employability,\u201d featured thought leaders from SP Jain Institute of Management, Indus Business Academy, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, and FORE School of Management. Moderated by Vignesh Murugesan (KPMG), the discussion explored aligning academic curricula with industry needs, integrating real-world learning experiences, and fostering skill development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Anshul Verma (SP Jain Institute of Management &amp; Research) stressed the need for critical thinking, adaptability, and a shift from rote learning to real-world problem-solving.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Manish Jain (Indus Business Academy) advocated for personalized learning, moving away from a one-size-fits-all model, and ensuring AI literacy.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Sriparna Basu (FORE School of Management) emphasized industry-academia collaboration, urging at least 50% industry exposure in courses and prioritizing agility in education.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Neetin Desai (Somaiya Vidyavihar University) called for bridging academia-industry gaps through direct student training and skill recognition beyond formal degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Vignesh Murugesan (KPMG) highlighted India\u2019s young workforce potential, stressing government interventions, skill-based universities, and tech-driven education as key to employability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The discussion underscored the urgent need for a skills-first approach to prepare students for an evolving job market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leading Education into the Future: Upskilling, Reskilling, and Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nirvaan Birla emphasizes the importance of equipping students with practical life skills instead of focusing solely on academic achievements:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat truly matters in education are life skills\u2014the abilities that help students navigate the real world\u2014not just the ones they memorize for exams and tests. A child\u2019s success is not determined by how well they score on a paper but by how effectively they apply knowledge in everyday situations.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Srinivasan R. Iyengar highlights the importance of aligning education with industry needs:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndustry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid technological advancements. As educators, we must ask ourselves\u2014are we creating merely knowledgeable students, or are we fostering individuals with the right attitude and mindset to navigate this change?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. R. Gopal emphasizes that students must also be prepared for the digital transformation shaping industries:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by digitalization. Our students must be trained not just in traditional management skills but in the technologies that shape the future\u2014AI, machine learning, cloud computing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Education must also foster creativity and cultural authenticity. Chaitanya Chinchlikar argues against the dominance of English in education and media:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the media industry, 95% of our audience is not consuming English content\u2026 The foundation of great storytelling is cultural authenticity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As education evolves, inclusivity, adaptability, and technology-driven learning must shape the roadmap for the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital Transformation in Education: Insights from Sumnesh Joshi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Education is the cornerstone of societal progress, but in an era of rapid technological evolution, traditional learning methods must adapt to remain relevant. The Guest of Honor Address by Sumnesh Joshi (Ministry of Communications, Government of India) at a recent event emphasized the critical need for digital transformation in education to foster innovation, accessibility, and inclusivity. His thought-provoking insights underscored the importance of technology, practical skills, and vernacular education in shaping a future-ready workforce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic; border-bottom:0 font-size: 15px;\">Disclaimer: Content Produced by ET Edge<\/p>\n<p><!--\/article_liveblog.cms?msid=105115637&pos=botpotime:136--><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/reimagining-education-et-now-best-education-brands-2025-focuses-on-skills-ai-and-inclusion\/articleshow\/119794049.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025 The ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025 summit brought together leading educators, policymakers, and industry pioneers to reimagine the future of learning in India. 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