The two-day National Summit of Institutional Leaders-2025 (NSIL-2025) that was held at Doon University, Dehradun concluded successfully, bringing together some of the most prestigious educational institutions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
PSG Group of Institutions, Srikrishna Group of Institutions, Rathinam Group of Institutions (Coimbatore), PSN Group of Institutions (Tirunelveli), AMET University, VELS University, Tagore Group of Institutions, ACS Group of Institutions, MOP Vaishnava College (Chennai), and Chinmaya University (Cochin) were among the prominent participants.
Additionally, officials from Pondicherry University, IIT Madras, and NIT Trichy were also in attendance, further emphasizing the event’s significance in shaping India’s higher education landscape.
The summit featured engaging panel discussions, insightful lectures, and collaborative sessions focusing on the future of academia in India. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Lt. Gen Gurmit Singh, Governor of Uttarakhand, along with Dhan Singh Rawat, Minister for Education, Uttarakhand.
Other distinguished guests included Kailash Sharma, National President, Vidya Bharathi; Narendra Kumar Taneja, National Secretary and Surekha Dangwal, Vice-Chancellor, Doon University. Over 300 higher education institutions and 600 delegates participated in the event.
Discussions centred around India’s educational vision for 2047, the implementation of NEP 2020, and the role of institutional leadership in driving academic excellence.
Notable speakers included Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, University Grants Commission; Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, Ministry of Education; Bharat Bhaskar, Director of IIM Ahmedabad and Ganesan Kannabiran, Director, NAAC.
Discussions revolved around fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable academic practices to achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047.
Parallel group discussions, chaired by Bharat Bhaskar and Avinash Kumar Agarwal emphasized the need for Indian educational institutions to integrate Indian languages into technical courses and adopt the 6 Cs framework for academic development. Experts from Vidya Bharati, and Doon University facilitated these discussions.
A high-profile panel discussion on “Fostering Academic Excellence: Leadership & Collaboration” was led by Pradeep Joshi, Chairman, National Testing Agency, with contributions from Khare, IISER Kolkata and Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad. The panelists underscored the importance of leadership, inter-institutional partnerships, and adaptability in higher education.
The draft declaration of NSIL-2025 outlined a clear roadmap for transforming Indian higher education institutions into future-ready campuses. Discussions highlighted the integration of industry-academia partnerships, the adoption of sustainable practices, and the importance of aligning performance with Indian cultural values.
The summit concluded with a renewed commitment to academic excellence and collaborative leadership, with vice-chancellors, faculty members, and policymakers from across India pledging to implement progressive reforms in their institutions.
