Freeing education from bureaucracy essential for complete reform: SGT University Chancellor
Gurugram, Jul 28(INB) Freeing education from bureaucracy is essential for complete reform, SGT University Chancellor Padma Bhushan Shri Ram Bahadur Rai said at a conclave on higher education.Rai launched the UGC-entitled "SGTU Online" platform for online education at "Higher Education Leaders Conclave 2025" on Reimagining Indian Education Under NEP 2020 hosted by the university.
The event was hosted 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 to commemorate five impactful years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The conclave served as a significant platform for national-level dialogue on reimagining Indian education in light of legacy, policy, and future readiness, SGT University said in a statement.
The event, themed “Reimagining Indian Education: Legacy, Policy, and Nation-Building in the Light of NEP 2020,” 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 attended 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; Shri Kumod Kumar, Chief Administrative Officer, Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna; and Prof Badri Narayan, Director, GB Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad.
"This conclave enables academic leaders to reflect, collaborate, and shape the future of Indian education," Verma said
Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former MP and Vice Chairperson, Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) said that the NEP reimagines education, but its success depends entirely on implementation.
Prof Parmendra Kumar Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, Jai Prakash University, Chapra, Bihar said education reform is underway across India and forums like SGT University conclave are vital for feedback and improvement.
We need to focus more on practical skills to make NEP truly effective," Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, Jammu University said.
The Valedictory Session and Book Launch featured a thought-provoking lineup including Shri Najeeb Jung, Former Lt. Governor of Delhi and Chairperson, Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA), SGT University; Prof. C. B. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Vinoba Bhave University; Dr.
Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA; Prof. D. S. Rawat, Vice-Chancellor, Kumaun University; Prof. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli; Chandra Sekhar, Publishing Head, Bloomsbury India; and Prof. Amit K. Suman, Associate Professor, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.
"Technology and policy alone cannot transform education. We must nurture compassion, moral grounding, and the teacher-student bond.” He further emphasized that NEP’s true promise lies in bridging gaps in infrastructure and faculty development, especially in non-urban areas," Jung said.