SGT University Hosts “Higher Education Leaders Conclave 2025” on Reimagining Indian Education Under NEP 2020

To mark five transformative years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, SGT University, Gurugram, hosted the Higher Education Leaders Conclave 2025 on July 25. The event was organized in collaboration with the University of Lucknow, University of Jammu, Vinoba Bhave University, and the Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna.

Held under the theme “Reimagining Indian Education: Legacy, Policy, and Nation-Building in the Light of NEP 2020,” the conclave brought together over 40 distinguished academic leaders, including vice-chancellors, institutional heads, and policy experts, to discuss educational reform, innovation, and future readiness.

Keynote and Launch of SGTU Online

Padma Bhushan Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chancellor of SGT University, inaugurated the event with a powerful message:

“Freeing education from bureaucracy is essential for complete reform.”

He also launched the UGC-entitled “SGTU Online” platform, a major milestone that aims to make quality, learner-centric education accessible to all, continuing SGT University’s 23-year journey of innovation.

Leadership Reflections

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Hemant Verma, Vice-Chancellor of SGT University, stated:

“This conclave enables academic leaders to reflect, collaborate, and shape the future of Indian education.”

Other eminent voices included:

• Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former MP & Vice Chairperson, Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini:

  “NEP reimagines education, but its success depends entirely on implementation.”

• Prof. Parmendra Kumar Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, Jai Prakash University:

  “Education reform is underway across India. Forums like this are vital for feedback and improvement.”

• Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu:

  “We need to focus more on practical skills to make NEP truly effective.”

Valedictory Session & Book Launch

The Valedictory Session was led by Shri Najeeb Jung, Former Lt. Governor of Delhi and Chairperson of the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA), SGT University. In his address, he emphasized:

“Technology and policy alone cannot transform education. We must nurture compassion, moral grounding, and the teacher-student bond.”

He further stressed the need to bridge infrastructure and faculty gaps in rural and underserved regions.

The event concluded with the launch of “Educating India: Colonialism and Indigenous Knowledge Traditions, c. 1780–1900,” a scholarly work by Prof. Amit K. Suman, Kirori Mal College, DU, offering deep insights into India’s educational legacy during colonial rule.

About SGT University

SGT University, accredited A+ by NAAC, is a leading multidisciplinary institution in Delhi-NCR. With over 200 programs, 600+ patents, 10,000+ publications, and partnerships with Deloitte, Infosys, and KPMG, the university is committed to nurturing globally competent, ethically grounded, and industry-ready talent through excellence in education and research.