The Most Admired Education Influencers in India, 2022

What is the definition of heroes? Surfing in the depths of the internet, on those sites that have rarely appeared on the first few pages of search results, the most relatable quote that could satisfy this urge is, 'Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.'

The above quote might be seen in many places and rightly satisfy a hero's requirements. But in the world that has surrounded us with tools of entertainment, the first impression of a hero that we have formed, or it would be more appropriate to say that we are forced to form, is of an attractive person with a cape, flying across our houses and making the world a better place.

This concept of 'heroism' has put us all in the dilemma of whether heroes exist.

The trust is, yes, heroes exist, and in a society where passionate humans drive, the concept of heroes can never fade.

In fact, just take any broader concept with the incarnation of minute details in it; it can be said that the act of heroism is influential. However, in a society surrounded by all sorts of professions, the most prominent one shapes and moulds the entire world's future.

Though these influential personalities do not wear a cape but wear an invisible tag of 'Nobility' , rather than depending on the heroic act of depending on someone for help, the tag of nobility allows them to take the entire race of humans forward.

This tag of nobility is often celebrated for the doctors, lawyers and engineers, but in the old prescription papers, the pile of lawsuits and dusty blueprints of

incredible architecture, the noblest teaching profession is sublimed by the masses.

The Knowledge Review magazine, recognising this, through its latest edition— The Most Admired Education Influencers in India, 2022 —aims to celebrate the success of such noble heroes, who not only choose to be the hero with any cape and wear the invisible and less talked about the badge of nobility.

In this edition, you will find some of the most influential and admired educators in Indian education and let this edition be the guide for your future ventures.

And have happy celebrating the selfless act of heroism .

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Dr. C. Ananda Vayaravel is an educator, entreprenuer and administrator. Currently he's is the professor and principal of Srivenkateshwaraa College of Paramedical Sciences, Puducherry.

Dr. Preeti Bajaj is Ph.D in Electronics Engineering. Having 30 years of rich administrative, academic and research experience, she is currently Vice Chancellor Galgotias University, NCR.

After successfully operating over 200 + Preschools and International schools under the brand name of Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High International School, Lina has now ventured into the EDTECH space.

Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti is an admired educator who has served various prominent educational institute at senior positions. He is the current Vice-Chancellor of NUJS.

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Sameer Kamat, Founder of MBA Crystal Ball, completed his MBA from the University of Cambridge on a double scholarship and managed a complete career transition from IT to Corporate Finance.

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Mehrotra

Turning Tides in Education Pedagogy

I aim to make the learners of today responsible, meaningful, and sensitive human beings who can contribute towards the upliftment of society.

In the Indian educational system, whenever women have stepped into its topography, they have enhanced and upgraded its ecosystem. History is the proof of this, and over the years, India has witnessed some of the finest women educators that changed the face of education for generations to come.

An educator's job is not just to educate but to ensure the consistent evolution of the learners, evolution of body, mind and soul. However, there has always been a little restriction when the topic of women education is tickled. In a world where now equality is considered and practised as a gender neutral principle, India lacks behind in educating its younger generation of girls.

After spending 27 years in the education sector Ms. Shalini Mehrotra , Principal at Vidya Devi Jindal School, has embraced

education for girls in all its entirety and has decided to cover up the deficit in the literacy ratio of boys and girls in India.

Principal Vidya Devi Jindal School

Acknowledging her efforts, The Knowledge Review Magazine has recognised her contribution to the education sector and specifically uplifting education standards for women in India. Here is a detailed overview of her journey as an influential and innovative educator.

A Leader Driven by Stern Intent

After her Master's degree in Physics with a specialisation in Electronics and a Master's in education with a major in Curriculum Development and Advance Techniques of Instructions, Ms. Shalini Mehrotra's twenty-seven-year career began as a Physics teacher. She has evolved to be a Principal of one of the country's leading all-girls residential schools. Ms. Shalini hails originally from Kanpur but has travelled across the country and spent most of her professional life in the esteemed boarding schools of India.

Ms. Shalini has assimiliated excellences of her experiences of working with Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer, Assam Valley School, Assam, The Scindia School, Gwalior, and Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar. She had carried out responsibilities under varied roles of academic administration as the Dean of Academics, followed by the position of the first woman Vice Principal of a 117-year-old all boys' heritage school and currently, the Principal of all girls' residential school, which enjoys a top ranking in the country.

While sharing her past experiences, she says, "In my journey as an educator, I believe that all children deserve a quality education and must have access to equality and also equity in terms of learning opportunities, to bring out their best version into this world."

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While she has been a crusader of holistic education, her vision as a leader is to create an environment where the children can achieve high character excellence and teachinglearning process foster an impact on their mind and attitude to live a fulfilling life with grit and resilience.

A Preeminent School and its Value Construct

Vidya Devi Jindal School is an all-girls residential school in Hisar, Haryana.

The school has been a beacon of imparting both literary and cocurricular education to girls ever since its inception in 1984. It endeavours to provide education that forms character, strengthens the mind, expands the intellect, and enables the students to be self-reliant. The school's outlined mission and vision are listed below:

Mission :

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To provide a caring, respectful, and secure multicultural environment Ÿ

To inspire students to accept challenges and enhance their performance.

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To imbibe in the students a strong sense of personal and social responsibility.

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To use a comprehensive programme of varied instructional strategies and innovative techniques in technology towards academic and co-curricular excellence.

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To support a highly committed and creative faculty. Ÿ

To encourage a participative community of responsive and responsible parents, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Vision:

To become a leading residential school known for providing a happy environment, which encourages fearless intellectual curiosity, learning through enthusiastic self-discovery, and inspires a love for integrity, compassion, and life.

Striving for Excellence

Academic excellence lies at the core of the VDJS's endeavours. The curriculum is calibrated thoughtfully so that students make steady strides, and finally, stretch targets are set for them with all possible institutional support.

The school provides its students with a conducive environment that supports experiential learning through Integrated Learning Pedagogy. The Air-Conditioned Classrooms are equipped with the best technology available in a wi-fi-enabled academic block and individually held MAC Books. We follow most efficacious teaching-learning practices like Mindspark, STEM education in our ATL Labs, Financial Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Mass Media, Paper Recycling, Design Thinking, etc.

When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it.

alternate fields.

VDJS encourages a spirit of enquiry and freethinking through the extensive educational buffet that it provides. Children display high levels of research skills and are able to use the information tools for gleaning the right information for the desired objective. Research-based learning allows them to explore and experience and thereby holistically imbibe lessons.

The school has received many awards and recognitions since its inception. Some of them are listed below: Ÿ Vidya Devi Jindal School' is Ranked No.4 in India, No.1 in Haryana & Ranked No.1 in Hisar. Category- 'India`s Top 5 Girls Boarding Schools' in a survey conducted by EducationToday.

Ÿ Best Residential School in Haryana in the 14th Rashtriya Shikha Gaurav Puruskar ceremony.

Ÿ 9th rank in All India MHW rankings. The ranking recognised the efforts continuously undertaken by the school for achieving excellence in transforming people and prioritising the well-being of

My earnest endeavour would be to provide all institutional support so that the multitalented and versatile girls chase their passions and dreams and shine both in mainstream and

the students, faculty, and staff. Ÿ Best School of the Year 2021 for North India in the category of Quality Academics, Outstanding Administration, Women Empowerment & Leading Infrastructure by National Educational Excellence Awards.

Transformation, Just as It Matters While speaking about her contribution to education pedagogy, Ms. Shalini asserts, "As an educational leader and having the opportunity and privilege of being exposed to the best existing practices in the field of educational pedagogy, I am cognizant of my responsibility towards society. I aim to make the learners of today responsible, and conscious citizens of Mother Earth who can contribute towards the upliftment of the society and human race at large by addressing the educational needs of the underprivileged." At Vidya Devi Jindal School, she has designed the service structure of the school, intending to provide educational facilities to the disadvantaged sections of society. The students in the school are involved in providing quality teaching facilities to the students of underprivileged sections.

The school has also done stellar work in upgrading the infrastructure of a few village schools within the vicinity of VDJS. The construction of toilets, multipurpose hall, basketball court, laboratory, kitchen facility, and recreational areas has made these otherwise drab schools livelier and more welcoming and child friendly, leading to better educational outcomes. VDJS is persistently carrying out its commitment of diversifying and expanding its community involvement.

Taking the Legacy Forward While speaking about the future outlook of the school, Ms. Shalini

quotes, Paulo Coehlo, "When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it."

She says, "These quoted lines from The Alchemist have come to define my life. As an educationist, I had always wanted to be a part of organisations that look beyond academics and offer the powerful alliance of 'learning to do' with 'learning to be'. So it was provident that on joining as the head of the institution, she realised that her educational philosophy and belief system were aligned with the mission

and vision of VDJS. The school has already had a very sound underpinning which has helped it achieve so much. According to her, VDJS will continue to ensure the right ecosystem to facilitate the spirit of fearless enquiry.

"I want that each girl who passes out of the portals of the school must be armed with the Jindal X factor. My earnest endeavour would be to provide all institutional support so that the multitalented and versatile girls chase their passions and dreams and shine both in mainstream and alternate fields," Ms. Shalini Mehrotra adds.

and Accreditations Awards

Recipient of the 100 Highly Effective Principals awards 2017 from AKS Education Awards.

SOF Best Zonal Principal Award for 2018-19.

10 Most Inuential Leaders of 2018 conferred by The Knowledge Review Magazine.

50 Effective Principals of 2019 by Education Today Magazine.

Future 50 Leader Shaping Success 2019.

The Most Admirable Principal Award 2020 for excellence and leadership in education by the Golden Aim Awards.

Indian Achievers Award for Excellence in Education 2020

Kumar Ar. Rajendra

Ex. Director, School of Architecture, NIU

An Architect and Educator for the Future of Architecture

Identifying the need to train and groom the future architects of the world that will define the physical designs, Ar. Rajendra Kumar turned to enhancing the education standards of architecture studies. Bringing a global experience to the table, He served NIU as Director of the School of Architecture and other insitution on position of Dean of Architecture School.

Being an architect who knows the little details that can shape the world's future. Ar. Rajendra Kumar turned into an unorthodox educator with a vision to provide the architect students with every tool that would help them shape the world for good.

Walking down a silent street at night is what most people prefer to calm their minds. Watching the multi-coloured and different shaped buildings and houses ignites the sensation of calmness in our thoughts. Often, the silent features of the incredible piece of architecture force us to think and question ourselves, 'How can a construction be so calming and incredible at the same time?'

Architecture is not just limited to the definition of art or based on the principles of constructing a design. As per Frank Gehry, "Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." Studying architecture is like studying all the sciences, commerce, and arts simultaneously. Struggling with this mixed bag of surprises, the new age architecture students are looking for a mentor who can guide them to excellence.

An Unorthodox Architect and Critic Rajendra Kumar is Architect, Academician, Curator, Author, Architecture Critic. He is graduated from Chandigarh College of Architecture and Post-graduation from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. He has work experiences in Europe and Asia and has an environmental and urban sensitivity approach; he is actively involved in academia and research.

He also chairs the seat as an advisory member of various think tanks of national and international importance and invited members for various

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projects with global leaders, including Prime Ministers, Governors, Ambassadors, Mayors, Policy makers, United Nation, WHO, and UN-Habitat etc.

Equipped with mixed experiences of varied scale projects, ranging from urban scale to Buildings and Interiors, he is also an architecture critic who appeared on various TV Channels, Radio, Print and Online Media in India and abroad. He has 100+ publications and invited lectures to his name at national and international conferences in India, Spain, Hong Kong, South Africa, Slovenia, Italy, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Korea, USA, Taiwan, Poland, Iran, UAE, UK etc. including Columbia University, New York, GSD Harvard University, USA. He has travelled extensively in many parts of the globe and is a keen photographer.

The Connecting Dot between Industry and Academics

Taking about his influence on the industry and the education sector Ar. Rajendra Kumar says, "I am a firm believer of the strong role of industry and academia complimenting each other. I always believe in the need for continuous efforts to fill the gap in practical aspects of the Indian Education curriculum. Having worked with international organisations, I try to learn from global experiences for reform in education at university as well as primary education level."

"In today's world, when Information technology made possible for the globe to connect so easily, it's a very apt time to understand the need for futuristic vision in the education system. At present, I am with CPKA, India's top architecture practice for global outreach, research and development, academia-industry connect," he adds.

Curating and Shaping the Learning Curve of Aspiring Architects

Having served institutions at academic and leadership positions such as Dean and Director, Rajendra Kumar has always attempted to bring awareness about global developments in the professional field and make students ready for future jobs.

Emphasising his approach to enhancing the education system along with his contribution to the future of architecture, Rajendra Kumar says, "I conducted numerous interactive sessions with top leaders of industry and education. I also contributed to International Universities in various positions, e.g. Contributing Author, Editorial Board 'Third Assessment Report' on Climate Change and Cities (ARC3.3) and Urban Climate Change Research Network (UCCRN), Earth Institute, Columbia University:

published by Cambridge University Press, International Correspondent Asian Network of Industrial Heritage, Taiwan, Mentor students Research lab (MSRL) Research project 'Public Space of Tomorrow' with Gdansk University of Technology, Poland, Visiting Expert: School of Chief Architect, Yekaterinburg, Russia, Jury member, expert of numerous Indian and International Universities including IITs, NIT, Columbia University, New York, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Gdansk University, Poland, Korea University, Seoul, School of Chief Architect, Yekaterinburg, Russia etc."

Bringing the Globe to Indian Education

During his tenure as Director of School of Architecture, NIU - one of premium university, Ar. Rajendra Kumar developed a USP of Global Exposure, Industry-Academic connection and Practical experiences.

Talking about his approach to this successful venture, he says, "I tried for regular updation in the syllabus, pedagogical reforms, national & international workshop, tours, interactions with global leaders for students were few of initiatives, which I took during my tenure in all education institutes."

Address, Identify and Overcome the

Challenges

Having spent most of his life in the architecture industry, Ar. Rajendra Kumar adhered to many challenges in his career. Emphasising on the current industry-oriented challenges in the education sector, he says, "I always advocated for autonomy to educational institutes and feedback system by stakeholders. I hope that the present National Education Policy will bring a paradigm shift in the education system

Pedagogical approach and student-teacher relations need to go beyond the four walls of a classroom and the boundaries of school. Students and academician relation is needed to have very personal and humanistic.

of India, matching with global standards. During COVID and the online study period, we brought a few reforms to our education system, and new terminologies emerged, such as Hybrid mode, Online study, Virtual Universities etc. A few years after COVID, it will be testing time for such topologies, and if it continues, the next decade will have a totally different education system at all levels."

Inspiration, Interaction and Motivation

Ar. Rajendra Kumar has guided 100+ architecture students of India, Germany, Poland, Nigeria, and Bhutan for architecture course thesis, dissertations/research. He is also a Peer Reviewer and Scientific Committee member for a few national and international forums.

All this constant hustle for a better future requires dedication and motivation. Explaining his approach to staying motivated amid the busy lifestyles of architects, he says, "I always try to engage myself for interactions with all stakeholders be it Policymakers, authors, students, leaders, governing bodies, International universities, research scholars etc., as an advisor, expert committee members, jury, guide for research projects."

Educating Beyond Four Walls of the Classroom

To maintain maximum students engagement and provide quality education to the students Ar. Rajendra Kumar says, "I attempt to understand newer ways to connect with students, be it professionally and personally. Pedagogical approach and studentteacher relations need to go beyond the four walls of a classroom and the boundaries of school. Students and academician relation is needed to have very personal and humanistic."

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An Educator's Advice as a Critic Students should expose themselves to global experiences, and today Internet has given everyone the key to open any door of information in the world. Students of all streams should have habits of travel and observations from all fields.

Advising the new age architects about their learning pedagogies Ar. Rajendra Kumar says, "Learning from various case studies are the best method of understanding the aspect of theories. We all should have a habit of asking what and why? Students should develop a curiosity to learn from personal experiences and the application of theory for better understanding and societal reform. Each individual has a role in shaping a new horizon for the nation."

Aiming for Reform

Envisioning the future endeavour for Indian Universities, Ar. Rajendra Kumar says, "I am aiming to contribute as an expert member to regularities bodies of India for education reform, need-based changes in Indian Education system. Understanding about the implementation of NEP, a few international symposiums, exhibitions, and more writings understanding

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I am elated and excited to announce that I got accepted at Sapienza Università di Roma for "M.Arch in Urban Regeneration". I got the acceptance on 24th January 2021, I'm already done with my pre enrollment and will be joining campus in coming September. I would like to take a moment to thank my Director Sir, Ar. Rajendra Kumar. He has provided me tremendous exposure globally, constantly motivated, guided and brought best in me.

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about nuances of the online plus hybrid mode of education in professional institutions for better global exposure to students is a few of my future plans. Participation and contribution in Upskilling, Quality Improvement Programs (QIPs) and Capacity Building Programs (CBPs) for professionals and students are focused areas."

Dr. C. Ananda Vayaravel

Driving Force of Positive Intent in Medical Education

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I firmly believe that success is a journey and not a destination; similarly, education is a continually evolving process with no end in sight.

Dr. C. Ananda Vayaravel Professor and Principal, SVCPMS

Dr. C. Ananda Vayaravel, Professor and Principal at Sri Venkateshwaraa College Of Paramedical Sciences ( SVCPMS ), Puducherry , is also a dynamic educator who practices and trains attain skills of positive thinking.

The Knowledge Review proudly presents a highlight of the story of this versatile educator and his esteemed Medical Institute.

A Charismatic Leader

Dr. C. Ananda's professional journey began as a member of the Faculty at Pondicherry University in 2000. In the past 22 years, his career has steadily advanced to the present position of Professor and Principal. He has earned his MBA and Ph.D. degrees and is currently pursuing international excellence. His passion for teaching and research has consistently earned him numerous awards and prizes, including Best Researcher, Best Academician, Best Educator, Best Writer, Top Ten Principal, and the Visionary Principal from renowned organisations.

When you are told that you are not good enough, what do you do? In such a scenario, it is imperative for a human mind to give in to the fear of failure and abandon their passion ventures.

Fear and failure are inevitable! Success, too, is inevitable if one finds the inner strength to rise from failure and stride forward. But sometimes, this inner strength needs exterior interventions to bring it to the surface.

As a member of the Board of Studies, Dr. C. Ananda constantly strives to ensure that the curriculum meets the gold standard. He has played a vital role in expanding the repertoire of SVCPMS. The number of courses on offer has grown from 3 to 6 since he has assumed leadership. The institute is looking forward to adding 11 more

new courses ranging from diploma to doctorate in the near future.

In addition to being an academician, Dr. C. Ananda is also an entrepreneur, and he likes to keep a positive frame of mind at all times. Reading positive mental attitude books and listening to motivational speeches have enabled him to stay positive and motivated even during tough times. He says, "I am greatly inspired by Robert Schuler's quote ‘tough times never last, but tough people do.’ I spend a considerable amount of time counseling my students, both during the time of admission and in their final year, to help them make the best choices for their future."

Stellar Medical Institute

Sri Venkateshwaraa College of Paramedical Sciences was established in 2010 in Ariyur, Puducherry, with a vision of developing skilled Technologists to attain the goal of ‘Creating a Healthier Society’ . The institute's mission is to lay a strong foundation by imparting the highest calibre of professional knowledge and providing the best learning experience with a great emphasis on hands-on training. While discussing the same Dr. C. Ananda asserts, "We strongly believe that this would equip our students with highly competent skills and enable them to achieve their fullest potential."

Overcoming Challenges with Grace According to Dr. C. Ananda, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a significant challenge in his academic career. He asserts, "At the height of the pandemic when we had to switch to online, virtual training, it was exceptionally difficult in getting several students, especially from the rural areas, accustomed to this mode of training. We gradually overcame

this hurdle by opening up several lines of communication, including group texting, direct calling, WhatsApp group texting, etc., until all the students were comfortable and competent enough to adjust to the online training module."

Dr. C. Ananda believes that the expansion of the virtual world of teaching due to the suspension of inperson learning has encouraged him to innovate. He took this unique opportunity to reach out to his friends and colleagues who are currently experts in their respective fields of study to participate in a webinar and E-lecture series. This proved to be highly informative and was very well received by the students, who benefited immensely from these virtual lectures.

Dr. C. Ananda adds, "The resumption of in-person classes in the postpandemic era also brought along its own set of hardships. Re-calibrating the student psyche to fall back on the pre-pandemic non-open book mode of testing was no mean task. More importantly, the continued paid educational training of several students whose parents had faced

financial ruin due to the pandemic tested my mettle as the leader of my institution." However, with the able support of the management and the enthusiasm of his students and staff, he was able to steer through these troubling and testing times successfully.

Advanced Learning Methodology

When asked about the SVCPMS's unique approach to learning, Dr. C Ananda explains, "The advantages of studying in a teaching hospital are that in addition to attending their regular classes and rotations in the clinical laboratories, the students have an opportunity to participate in medical camps, be involved in other social activities etc. that helps them gain valuable hands-on experience." As the leader of the institution, he strives to amplify these opportunities, whenever and wherever possible, for the benefit of his students.

During the pandemic, the institute organised several subject-oriented and environment-oriented online events and quizzes well attended by several participants from several states across

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India. This helped the students form a group of more than 750 allied health science students across India on Telegram to provide updated information about educational and job opportunities. Some of the students were also placed in premier hospitals across the country.

Dr. C. Ananda's responsibilities also extend to providing freelance advice and guidance to students and professionals across India, on authoring book chapters and research articles (Glimpse of Medical Sciences, by Immortal publications, Recent Advances in Health Sciences, by Scieng publications)

He was also honoured with a 'Certificate of Empowerment' by Young minds publishing house for guiding more than 50 students to author a chapter in an e-book during the COVID-19 pandemic ('SCIENCEInviting your perceptions').

Word of Advice for the Students

When asked to share a message of advice for students worldwide, Dr. C. Ananda replies, "I firmly believe that success is a journey and not a destination; similarly, education is a continually evolving process with no end in sight. It is every educated individual's responsibility to influence positively and inspire our fellow beings

and contribute to the community's sustainable development."

Heading into the Future

"As its leader, it falls on me to ensure the sustained good reputation of my institution, broaden its horizons, explore and expand its repertoire. I plan to achieve this by being innovative and providing an inclusive and healthy environment for all my students to thrive. My short-term goals are to identify and address deficiency areas by developing and introducing newer courses, obtaining the necessary accreditation, and providing a framework for future novelty and innovation."

Shri. B. Ramachandiran Chairman, SVGI

Dr. B. Vidhya Rangaraju Chief Operating Officer, SVGI

Mr. Rajiv Krishnan Managing Director, SVGI

We strongly believe that this would equip our students with highly competent skills and enable them to achieve their fullest potential.

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in education Dr. Preeti Bajaj

unwavering guiding light

The human race has witnessed

tumultuous growth since its genesis. Through ages, man has succumbed to numerous dark times, drought, famines, plagues, and epidemics. But it was the human capacity to think critically and apply the knowledge, even at the time of calamity, has paved the way for the coming generations. Similarly, several challenges in education have been met by cumulative and extensive research through years to deliver a growthinducing and sustainable education system in India.

Research and development go hand in hand, as research helps bridge the gap between knowledge and change.

Dr. Preeti Bajaj is one such educator who has been persistently thriving to make phenomenal advancements in education through research and innovation for more than three decades.

The Knowledge Review takes honor in showcasing this dynamic and visionary educator.

Early career, professional journey, and milestones

Dr. Preeti Bajaj holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering with MBA, with 31 years of rich administrative, academic, and research experience. She is currently the Vice-Chancellor of Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Preeti has achieved many milestones in NAAC A+, NIRF Rankings, 30 Crores plus grants including DST-NIDHI-TBI, AICTEMagradarshan, UGC-Paramarsh, World Bank-TEQIP-I & II, ARIIA ranking, Indian Patent Rankings during her leadership roles in various academic institutions. She is a tech lady, giving thrust to research, innovations, and entrepreneurship at Galgotias University.

IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the world's highest apex body in engineering, which decides standards across the globe. She is an active IEEE volunteer for more than 22 years and has executed many leadership roles of IEEE in India and abroad. She is also a Chair-Education Activities Committee IEEE Region10 - Asia Pacific, Member-Section Education Outreach Committee (SEOC) - Education Activity Board of IEEE, USA, and a member of the CII Northern Regional Committee on Education for 2021-22.

She is an expert in Computational Intelligence, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Education Data Mining, and Healthcare. Her professional society affiliation includes Fellow- Institute of Engineers, Fellow IETE, Senior Member- IEEE. A total of thirteen students have completed their Ph.D. under Dr. Preeti's supervision and on the panel of Ph.D. examiners to many universities. She has co-authored three

book chapters and co-inventor for three patents and 150 publications with more than 1000 citations.

Dr. Preeti has served on various governing bodies, including the General Council of National Board of Accreditations New Delhi, BOG of IEEE HKN USA, BOG Of many Academic Institutions, and BOG of the vocational board Maharashtra. She is also a member of the NEP steering committee of the UP State Government.

She is a recipient of IEEE MGA Achievement Award 2021 for exemplary Contribution and Dynamic Leadership in Achieving Rapid Transformation of IEEE Educational Activities with Several Geographic Units.

She is also a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by IEEE India Council 2020 for subsection and FICCI Road Safety special Jury awards.

Reinventing the academic structure

Dr. Preeti Bajaj had recognised and contributed to the link between academics and innovation way back from 2012. Many features of the National Education Policy 2020 like linking academics with innovations and multiple internships, inclusion of data science, AI and other disruptive technologies, and many features of the NEP 2020 were implemented since 2015 across many institutions under her mentorship.

She has worked very closely on credit transfer systems with industries, and the model has been working very well for the last ten years. In the first year, NCC and NSS as credit courses and social internships during undergraduate programs, the course on innovations and entrepreneurship has set up new directions in the formal education system. Outcomes are in terms of many well-established startups and innovations

Dr. Preeti, a big advocator of OutcomeBased Education, has trained more than 1000 faculties on the same, designing and innovating the academic structure that shall shape students and generations.

Under Dr. Preeti's leadership, Galgotias University has achieved many milestones, some of them are mentioned below:

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E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation by QS IGauge E-Lead Certification for Excellence in Online Learning –2020.

Ÿ Placed in Excellent Band by ARIIA 2021

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In the band of 76-100 for Pharmacy and Management, listed in 151-200 top universities of India, 177th in

Vice-Chancellor

It doesn't matter whether it's small or big as every opportunity opens the door for the new one.

Engineering Category in NIRF INDIA RANKINGS 2021 as declared by MHRD Ÿ Secured 3rd position for uploading maximum E-Contents on Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Portal among the all 76 plus Universities in Uttar Pradesh Ÿ

Received UGC-12B status. Ÿ Ranked 3rd in India and 1st in Uttar Pradesh in OBE Ranking 2021 by R World Institution Ranking

Galgotias University, transforming education

The Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, sponsored by Smt. Shakuntala Educational and Welfare Society, has been established by the state of Uttar Pradesh under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 vide The Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh Act, 14 of 2011.

In 2022, the university grew to more than 16000 students. Galgotias University aspires to be and is on a fast-track to becoming an internationally recognized university that excels in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education, research, and innovation, educating globally competitive graduates with the potential to become leaders in their fields of endeavour.

The 'students-first' philosophy is a big reason why Galgotias University is consistently ranked among India's top universities. The focus of Galgotias University is on a low student-tofaculty ratio that promotes plenty of personal attention and mentoring opportunities. The record-breaking placement at Galgotias this year is an apt testimony to its focus on upholding the highest academic standards right from selecting top faculty, introducing world-class pedagogical practices to the personality development of the students.

Galgotias University has 13 schools, 19 Departments with 53 UG programs, 36 PG programs, and 25 Ph.D. programs. We have approvals from various Councils [Pharmacy: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI); Law: Bar Council of India (BCI); Nursing: Indian Nursing Council (INC); Architecture: Council of Architecture (COA); Education: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE); Hotel Management: Norms of National Council for Hotel Management (NCHM)].

The University has won several awards; some of them are listed below: Ÿ ARIIA Ranking 2021: Placed in the Band of Excellent under the

Category "University & Deemed to be University (Private/SelfFinanced) (Technical)" in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA) 2021 Ÿ

Awarded 4 Star Rating (highest) by Institution Innovation Council (IIC) for 2020-21

Galgotias University is Ranked No. 1 for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) and Overall Ranked in A1 Band (Rank 1-10), PAN India for excellence towards offering global and Holistic Education | Global Impact Rankings (Based on 17 SDG by the United Nations) by R World Institution Ranking Ÿ Engineering Programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering are accredited by NBA (National Board of Accreditation), India

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Education is a never-ending topic, and the more you learn about it, the more you learn. Learning can take place anywhere, be a learner throughout your life, and you shall achieve new heights.

Ranked 3rd in India and 1st in Uttar Pradesh in OBE Ranking 2021 by R World Institution Ranking Ÿ 1st amongst Private Universities and 3rd amongst all Universities in Uttar Pradesh for uploading maximum E-Contents on Online Digital Library Uttar Pradesh Portal Ÿ Galgotias University is ranked 10th across India and is positioned in the 'A1 Band: Institution of Excellence' category in MHW Ranking 2021 by R World Institutional Ranking Ÿ Amongst Top 5 Business Colleges in Uttar Pradesh by India Today Ranking 2020

Mission, vision, and differentiator Vision

To be known globally for value-based education, research, creativity, and innovation

Mission

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Outcome-based Education across all disciplines in the university since inception Ÿ

Students' council and club Ÿ 100% admissions and close to 100 percent placements, higher educations and entrepreneurship together

Holistic approach

beyond until you find a story that resonates with you. Learning can take place anywhere, be a learner throughout your life, and you shall achieve new heights.”

She believes that the students should grab every opportunity that comes their way, no matter how small or big it is. She adds, “It doesn't matter whether it's small or big as every opportunity opens the door for the new one. Always keep your spirits high and let your confidence show through your work. Be your mentor, decide what you want to be, and don't dream because someone else wants you to do so.”

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Establish state-of-the-art facilities for world-class education and research Ÿ Collaborate with industry and society to align the curriculum Ÿ Involve in societal outreach programs to identify concerns and provide sustainable, ethical solutions. Ÿ Encourage life-long learning and team-based problem solving through an enabling environment

At Galgotias University, students are encouraged to follow their passion apart from academics to deliver holistically and overall development. The 30 plus clubs take care of this, and in addition to this, IPR cell, E cell, Research Cell, Startup community, Placement cell, and IIC cell allow the students to do all experimentation exposure and bring the best out of them. The CPDD (Career placement Department) inputs from industries and recruiters and value addition programs are arranged in the departments.

Nobel laureates' lectures from various fields create an ideal environment for setting up their careers.

A message for the students Dr. Preeti says, “Education is a neverending topic, and the more you learn about it, the more you learn. Immerse yourself in diverse writers' works and read various books on your themes and

Outlook for the future Dr. Preeti Bajaj envisions a university where everyone feels valued and appreciated regardless of race, gender or religion. She advocates skill-based India, Startup India, and dream for the university wherein the students intend to become job providers rather than the seeker. She adds, “My priority is to make the university get Accredited by National and international agencies and to be one of the most digitally driven, internationally recognised research-based University with international accreditations.”

Educator's Learning Arc

Changing Roles of in the INDIAN Education System

Education has been a part of the Indian soil's never eroding culture. The change has played its role every now and then, incomplete without the struggle stories of great educators in India, which form the basis of the Indian education system.

The membrane surrounding the nucleus of education has developed, leading to changes in understanding, strategies, ways of teaching, and perception of education. Widening its scope, it has led to new approaches to teaching techniques along with an increase in expectations from educators. Shaping the young minds to become responsible adults, they are expected to be versatile, respectful, and unbiased, and the list goes on.

Creating Rapport

The bond between teacher and student should be based on trust and understanding. Knowing the student on different levels is considered important for educators as it helps them to understand and teach better. It also involves a part of the overall development of a student. This does not necessarily include getting straight A's on every test, but it surely does in better performance as a person in life.

Up-Grading

The time when A grades were only what mattered is long gone. Today it's more about learning, understanding, and experimenting. Excelling in different domains has become evident, and those 180 areas of intelligence are more widely believed and accepted than ever before. Instilling the confidence to excel in the desired field is crucially important as it carries an ability to change a life. This is the responsibility shouldered by educators.

Accepting the student and believing in their ability gives them the confidence to accept and soar through the skies of the competitive world.

Method of Teaching

Progressively reaching the global mark, the Indian Education System has involved technology which has provided great help to both educators and learners.

According to the research, the visual presentation of any study positively affects students as any material presented in visual and auditory format is recallable 50% compared to just reading it, where the memory stored is only up to 10%. Using this research, educators are using digital methods for better teaching and learning process.

Knowing Psychology

As it comes from everyone, teens are the most problematic young people in the world, or are they?

Going through an understanding of the world, changing thoughts, physical changes, and shift in responsibilities, the teenage phase of life is probably one of the most difficult and rough ones. Most of the teens going to school spend almost more than half of the day with their class and teachers. The observance is a quite vigilant aspect in such a setting. An educator has the privilege to notice the changing behaviours and discipline the students. Specifically, in Indian Education System, these changes are quite noticeable.

Educators often try to converse with young adults about their problems and show them the better way to deal with them. Including child psychology and understanding of cognition, prosses have become mandatory for educators

to understand their students better and help them.

Online Education:

Online educators have a huge fan base and immense respect among the community of educators. The credibility and teaching prosses involved are looked forward to by many, the general opinion being it is easier to understand and grasp. Though teaching online could be extremely challenging as there is no direct interaction between the teacher and the learner, it is something that has surfaced and has been loved by students during the pandemic.

Indian educators have always been famous for learning things; however, a shift can be seen where understanding and learning are more valuable than mugging up the information.

Conclusion:

The educator is not the only one that comes in class, writes on the board, reads a few things, and goes away. The educator is the person that comes and observes his students, knows what they want and is aware of their needs along with their academic progress.

Educators' role in the Indian Education system is no longer just academic but has spread out to that of shaping one's life and further shaping the nation.

Prof. C hakrabarti

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One of the major indicators of a progressive society is its legal system. India being the largest democracy in the world is also one of the fastest developing countries globally. Indian constitution is considered one of the best in the world.

Even though, India has a vast and diverse population, and most of its citizens are unaware of its laws that everyone must know. Moreover, the gap exists between the growing population of the country and the justice system is somewhere acting as a barrier in moving from a developing country to a developed country.

Addressing this unique requirement of legal education in our country, many ventured into improving and closing the gap of legal education and judicial reform. However, educating a huge country and providing this country with many prominent leaders in the judicial system is quite a challenge even for educators in this sector.

Prof. Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti took up this challenge to look into the need of justice system and interface

Prof. N. K. Chakrabarti Vice-Chancellor

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

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between legal education and justice system in India along with helping students to be professional lawyers who share a shared love for the law.

Prof. Chakrabarti is the Vice-Chancellor of The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences and has effectively changed the university's educational dynamics, making the university an ideal place for understanding law in changing committee and undertaking research on the emerjing socio-legal issues and technological development.

A Researcher's Journey to an Admirable Leader

Every student on the campus admires Prof. Chakrabarti, and the immense knowledge and experience he brings to the table are simply irreplaceable. Being such an inclination to do research in criminal justice administration, Prof. Chakrabarti considers himself an ardent researcher.

Being such a passionate reader and researcher, Prof. Chakrabarti did his LL. B, M.A. (Political Science) and LL.M (Tort and Crime) from the prestigious University of Calcutta. Later he moved on to pursue his PhD from the University of Burdwan.

However, his journey as an educator started soon after completing his LL.M. and joined West Bengal Education Service as Lecturer of Law in 1985. Climbing the ladder in the educational space, he joined the Department of Law, the University of Calcutta in 1996 and was promoted as Reader in 1998 and later as a professor in 2007. Moving ahead to an authoritarian position, Prof. Chakrabarti took the position of Director at the School of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, in 2009. Reaching the apex position as a leader of legal educator, Prof. Chakrabarti joined the NUJS as Vice-Chancellor.

Despite having so many laurels to his name, the researcher inside him allowed him to explore different aspects of the education sector. Being a prolific and research-based writer, Prof. Chakrabarti has authored/edited nine books and has more than 100 articles published under his name, including Scopus and Web of Science Journals. Moreover, he is an acclaimed researcher in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice in India. About 25 scholars successfully completed their Ph.D. program under his supervision and he has completed five Research Projects.

A Leader's Contribution to Legal Education

Emphasising his contribution to the legal education space, Prof. Chakrabarti explains, "My significant contribution as leader of an institution of Legal Education is to lead the students to think and join in all emerging fields, particularly interface between law and development. My endeavour is to create an opportunity for students to learn various interdisciplinary areas law and other social science and technological development."

"Both at KIIT School of Law and at NUJS, Kolkata I am able to increase the canvas of legal learning in the teaching learning process," he added.

On a Visionary Mission to Strengthen the Freedom of Choice

NUJS's founding statute is to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge of the law and legal processes and their role in national development. In regard to this objective, NUJS aims to imbibe the responsibility to serve society in law by developing skills to advocate, legal service, legislation, law reforms, and create research scholars out of students.

The university also aims to make law and legal processes efficient instruments of social development and to promote the interdisciplinary study of law. Adding his personal vision to the objective of the university, Prof. Chakrabarti says, "After assuming the office of the Vice-Chancellor, I am trying to strengthen the freedom of choice of subjects

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because the USP of NUJS is offering baskets of subjects to students. The Vision of NUJS is to study law with a science and technology backdrop."

Overcoming the Challenge of Free-thinking

The Indian constitution gives the liberty to think and express freely. However, for a law student, it is required to think rationally, which is the major challenge that Prof. Chakrabarti faced during his academic career. Explaining how he overcame this challenge, he says, "The major challenges I had to face in my academic career to think freely and to nurture my chosen area of study. In my present institute, NUJS, I have extended freedom to the teachers to develop Centre of Study and research and thereby at present we have more than ten Centres of research studies. Each Centre is now engages students also as researchers and started Research Project funded by the University."

Prioritising Student Engagement for a Bright Future

Being an ardent researcher, Prof. Chakrabarti has recognised that student engagement on the campus holds particular importance for their bright future. He is always available in the university and keeps himself engaged in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

As a Vice-Chancellor of a prestigious institute, he arranges numerous activities for faculty and students to keep them engaged. "I am allowing my students to involve varied academic activities as well as research engagement with various centres of studies to achieve maximum students’ engagement." Prof. Chakrabarti added.

Keeping Up to Date

As the world is making constant technological advancements and enhancing every sector with grace, the next big step for NUJS is to introduce more integration of law, science and technology in our course curriculum and teaching-learning process. NUJS is offering even LL,B. Students to learn subjects like: Law and Artificial Intelligence, Nano Technology and Law, Forensic Science, Digital Forensics, Criminal Psychology, Health Technology etc.

An Ardent Researcher’s Message

Prof. Chakrabarti’s message to all the students and particularly law students, is , "Prepare your mind to accept the law and technology integration as part of multidisciplinary learning and to accept the fact that we have to go beyond the law."

At NUJS, Kolkata

I am able to increase the canvas of legal learning in the teaching learning process.

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New Way of Learning!

Modern Education Leveraging Day Technology for Academic Excellence

EEducation is an important aspect of everyone's life and career as it influences a person's career and lifestyle as well. It does not remain only confide to acquiring knowledge. Over the past few decades, many things have changed in the Indian education system. It has evolved over a wide range. Who knew it would drastically affect every educational sector on many levels?

Thanks to technology and innovation, methods of teaching have taken a turn for the better. It enables students to adapt to modernization in the changing times. The goal of education includes the means of technological

advancements and innovation. Competitive worlds needed to be flexible enough for the students for these ever-changing educational scenarios.

Given pandemic hit all sectors, including the teaching faculty. It has changed the way of learning for students. Previously, the implementation of personal education was carried out through books, lectures, and tests based on them. Modern education evolved by improvising the traditional methods and transmitting knowledge from one person to another through modern methods.

One might say that the traditional system was upgraded to a modernized teaching situation. It is derived from a cultural system, but it is a lot different as it further exceeds a career perspective. Let's look at the way how it has become an essential part of the educational system now.

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Implement practical learning through educational apps

The scenario of education changed vividly with support of learning with reference to the abundance of educational material provided through remote learning. It plays a major role by making it a continuous learning process for students. The resources primarily used were: video lectures, live classes by professional seasonal educators, handing out weekly assignments, quizzes, and revision worksheets along with follow-up sessions.

Students are benefited immensely from the learning apps due to the high practice of digital content, which would engage the students and improve their grasping abilities. The pace of learning accelerated with these priceless opportunities, which free learning apps bright to the students.

Ÿ Computer adaptive learning

Concerning how technology overtook traditional teaching with computeraided learning through learning apps, it can be said that it gave students the ability to tackle with initial stages of learning and assist in giving instructions and working on difficulties. It exposed teachers to take out more from learners to master skills while teaching. These methods were implemented by local instructors and

later on facilitated good programs accompanied by an understanding of the basic structures of teaching.

Ÿ Tech-based tactics with traditional learning

The advancement in educational systems along with online classes is just another petal of the rose. Schools now use technology automation as an important part of their system, and digitalization has aided many aspects such as admissions, staff training, employee attendance, class management, HR, payroll, and even timetabling. It also shows its school bus management, exams, and school notification systems. It lessens the work of school administrators with technology and automation.

Ÿ Advancement in time management skills using time tracking tools

Students often face challenges with managing time and completing homework, and the bottom line to teaching is also effective management skills for the students. With the use of technology, students can easily tackle their work with greater efficiency than before. Using time tracking tools, students can get real-time insights about their problems related to studies and consistency. It helps them keep short-term goals and have insights to progress with efficiency. It is a lot more useful during exams and tight deadlines, performs better during examinations, and compares previous performances.

Ÿ Lessen the student feedback loop

Nothing speeds up learning processes other than shortening the feedback loop. Making software that cracks the code for the quality of developers and gives instant feedback motivates them to enhance their skills to encourage

students. Shorter feedback loops build experience and improve satisfaction with tools used while doing it. These tools leverage other arenas of education sectors as well.

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Ai d learning with research-based experiences

The learning process is most generally emphasized on memorizing and formulaic methods, which are not enough for organic research of trial and error. With tech coming into the picture, it turns into a journey of finding answers to questions and not simply believing the ones given in books or taught in schools. Preparing students early on with this approach will only help with a faster pace in the workplace.

Ÿ Automatization of test scoring and free up teacher's time

In recent times, all schools implemented the method of OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) software which offers increased turnaround time accompanied by improved accuracy. Test scoring in all types of schools, be it recruitment exams, scanning, and digital assessment with automation. This process reduces fraud, frees up the teacher's time, and focuses more on teaching methods.

To encapsulate, the scope of leveraging technology for learners is massive. With ever-evolving technological innovations seen every passing day. Educational technology can bolster a vibrant pace altogether while enabling students to learn practically and pace up with excellence each time. As far as they excel, high grades will follow on their own.

Yogesh Shashi

Inspiring Excellence in Digital Marketing

OOnline Marketing! This is one of those terms that often cross our paths in this highly commercial, competitive, and digital world. Businesses out there have been using the internet to strengthen their businesses and reach their potential customers.

The internet was mostly used by youth for entertainment on mobile phones, laptops, and PCs. But looking at the

Mr Yogesh Shashi Founder and CEO,

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commercial side of the internet, many significant companies are leveraging the power of the internet for branding and selling their products and services.

Marketing, specifically the new-age online marketing, is the combination of advertisements, branding strategies, and much more that runs in codes behind the screen. In this changing scenario, all these strategies have been leveraging the internet and its unorthodox services to help businesses to grow and flourish in their industries.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been significant growth in online marketing. Many businesses and enterprises rely on digital marketers or collaborate with digital marketing agencies to reach their potential target customers and convert them into loyal customers while maintaining their strong digital presence in the virtual market.

This technological development is thriving the marketing industry at the global level. Today's generation is technosavvy and researches various certification courses to enhance their skills, and many students, after graduation, start learning digital marketing. As they know, online marketing has significant future career growth.

After Knowing the demand for digital marketing, Mr Yogesh ShashiDigital Academy 360 established and started his first batch with only 30 students. Since then, he has only aimed to provide blended learning for the students.

The academy has always focused on providing a platform where the students can groom their interpersonal skills. It also provides 100 percent job placements in renowned organizations. In the assurance of this statement, Mr Yogesh, the of the academy said that Founder and CEO they will refund the course fee to the students if they didn't get jobs through the academy. He also added, "That is how confident we are in our ability to upskill and deliver. I am proud to say that we have had no refund requests so far."

While having a conversation with , The Knowledge Review Mr Yogesh shared his learning experiences, achievements, and future vision-mission of the academy.

Prospering the Milestones and Achievements

Mr Yogesh Shashi established Digital Academy 360, a digital agency that aimed to represent brands, and he started

the agency after completing his graduation in 2009 at the age of 20.

The transition from agency head to pioneering certified education happened due to market demand and a lack of qualified professionals in the market. He wanted to build an ecosystem of learned individuals and qualified professionals by teaching them the fundamentals of digital marketing.

Mr Yogesh's biggest inspiration has been his mother, who excelled in him by doing tailoring business and creating a big market base for herself in many areas of Bangalore. She used to pay for the education of underprivileged children in the locality, and she was a hero to many. Mr Yogesh's biggest achievement has been- to be able to make learning completely free for the first batch of Digital Academy 360, which was for about 30 students.

He doesn't get fazed by the recognition, accolades, and awards that come on his way. He solely focuses on providing a platform for students to achieve digital academic excellence and gain opportunities to find their dream jobs.

Strategies for Educational Upliftment

When we asked Mr Yogesh about his contribution to societal education and enhancement of the academic structure of the country, he responded, " After learning and gaining my certifications in Digital Marketing, I was appalled at the lack of awareness about it. But I always wanted to create an educational platform for people of all ages to learn and understand online marketing. So, the best way to go about it is to encourage discourse about business and marketing. After working persistently, I was fortunate enough to go a step further and set up an educational institution for the same."

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Learning new skills and keeping up with market trends are the most important aspects of excelling in any career.

Institute's Distinct Solutions

Digital Academy 360 is a dream of Mr Yogesh Shashi. Employment in India has always been a hot topic. Every student and individual seeks a dignified job, whereas companies aim for skilled candidates for their various processes.

With Digital Academy 360, the institute aims to bridge that gap. By giving students a necessary tool that schools and colleges fail to deliver. It also helps the students for tempering brand expectations. The academy can create happy relationships for both parties and can create a winwin situation for the students and the industries

If we talk about the uniqueness of the academy, the institute has been placing 100 percent of its students in renowned companies. Mr Yogesh assured his ability to upskill, deliver comprehensive skills, and provide jobs in renowned companies.

Perseverance for Success

At a growing age, Mr Yogesh didn't have the same resources as today's kids have. He studied in an era where computers and the internet were fanciful objects and only meant for large businesses, not for schools. After digging deep, he found the answers to entrepreneurship in the realm of online marketing.

The academy has now created an enormous platform where students get the best education- premium tools, full exposure to marketing procedures, live case studies, practical learnings through live projects, and providing oneon-one mentorship for customized learning. The institutes

do provide guest lectures from industry experts and much more learning.

The academy keeps track of trendy updates in online marketing; thus, there should not be any hindrance to learning due to a lack of resources.

Galvanizing Pupil

While conversing with Mr Yogesh, we questioned him about the inspiration that drives the students to choose the bright career path. Asserting on this question, he shared his mantra for motivating the students and said, "In India, students follow a typical template of schooling, college, and then finding a worthwhile job. This only works for a small portion of the lot. Most young people struggle not knowing what they want to become in their life. So, I aim to break the shackles of this illusion. Hundreds and thousands of jobs are out there waiting to be explored. Market requirements are increasing, and the only thing missing is skilled candidates. So, the only motivation I give my students is that there are plenty of jobs waiting for them, all they need is to get qualified. And that only takes 8 to 9 months."

Retaining and Enhancing Student's Engagement

The Digital Academy 360 create and give value to its students by enabling an excellent engagement of the graduates. The academy inculcates the formula of blended learning, i.e., both online and offline. Its curriculum strikes a healthy balance between technical skills and practical learning.

Learning can be fun, too, and the students need exposure in several areas such as corporate culture, personal grooming,

etiquette, and many other soft skills. It is a great platform for the students to explore all these skills in a matter of months and it has 30,000 students and still counting for more.

Common Message for Students

After a long conversation with Mr Yogesh, an inspiring leader, he shared a life-long global message for students. He says, "Learning new skills and keeping up with market trends are the most important aspects of excelling in any career. This applies to doctors, lawyers, and all professions that keep up with the times and update their knowledge database. So, for students, it is essential to understand that you never stop learning, even at 60. Learning is a lifelong process. Once to understand this, you begin to operate with humility and the eagerness to apply new things in your life and profession."

Upcoming Plans for Institute

Later Mr Yogesh enlightens us with his future steps for his institute and postulate, "I believe in growing slowly but strongly. We already have ten centres in South India, and we plan to expand more. Apart from Digital Marketing and Graphic Design, we have brought Full Stack Development and Content Writing programs for students. Data Science programs are something we could explore and provide, given their immense potential. Nothing is fixed. When you learn Digital Marketing, you understand that you must be flexible and ready to pivot all the time. You deliver what the audience wants. So, I am happy with the growth we have enjoyed, and I know this is just the beginning of larger, better, and greater things."

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I believe in growing slowly but strongly.