Education for Bharat Summit 2025!

Dr. Jawahar Surisetti

Vice-Chancellor, RISU

Dr. Jawahar Surisetti is a globally renowned psychologist, educationist, TED speaker, startup mentor, and advisor to government bodies. Known as the “Think Professor,” he has conducted 1,632+ seminars worldwide on education, leadership, and governance. He is a Smart City Mentor, bestselling author, and a leading voice in public policy and education reforms. His parenting books *Mama and Me* and *Go to Hell or Come to Me* have impacted millions globally.

Shri Sandeep Singh

Hon’ble Minister of State for Basic Education
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Shri Sandeep Singh is the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Basic Education in Uttar Pradesh. As MLA from Atrauli, he leads transformative reforms in learning outcomes, teacher training, and school infrastructure. He is known for his clarity, progressive thinking, and commitment to accessible education for every child.

Yogendra Upadhyaya

Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Yogendra Upadhyaya, MLA from Agra South, has served as the Minister of Higher Education since 2022. A seasoned leader with postgraduate and law degrees, he champions university reforms, AI-enabled learning infrastructure, and transparent governance in higher education.

Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

Former Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC)

Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar is a noted academician and former UGC Chairperson. An expert in electrical engineering, he has served as Vice-Chancellor of JNU and Professor at IIT Delhi. He played a key role in NEP-driven reforms including CUET, digital education systems, and student-centric academic policies.

Virender Sehwag

Founder, Sehwag International School | Former Indian Cricketer

Mr. Virender Sehwag is a former Indian cricket legend and the visionary founder of Sehwag International School, a co-educational residential CBSE institution spread across a 23-acre campus in Haryana. His school reflects his passion for holistic development by integrating academic excellence, sports, and leadership. Sehwag strongly believes in nurturing young talent and shaping future-ready students grounded in discipline, values, and global exposure.

Rajendra Mehta

Group CHRO, Suzlon Group

Mr. Rajendra Mehta is the Group CHRO at Suzlon Group with over 30 years of experience in leading strategic HR initiatives that drive business growth. A leadership mentee of Dr. Ram Charan, he is known for implementing world-class people practices and productivity transformation programs. He is a licensed practitioner of the Thomas Profiling System and an expert in Gallup, Leadership Circle, and GPTW frameworks. With global exposure across the US, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and MENAP, he is a distinguished speaker at INSEAD Singapore and IIMs.

Jitin Prasada

Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT

Mr. Jitin Prasada serves as the Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). A graduate of SRCC (B.Com Hons.) and MBA from IMI New Delhi, he has over 20 years of public service experience. He has previously handled portfolios in HRD, Petroleum, and Road Transport. A strong advocate of India’s global trade growth, digital innovation, and semiconductor manufacturing, he continues to drive transformative national policy initiatives.

Pallav Pandey

Co-Founder & CEO, Uolo.com

Mr. Pallav Pandey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Uolo.com, a B2B Ed-AI company powering 20,000+ K-12 schools with affordable online programs in coding, english speaking and STEAM skills. He is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur (B.Tech, Electrical Engineering) and has a rich entrepreneurial history that includes co-founding FastFox, Knowlarity, and Viplav Communications.

Dr. Ram Singh

Principal, DPS Mathura Road

Dr. Ram Singh, a visionary whose leadership is rooted in clear and compelling vision, i.e., moulding Global Citizens; the One who possesses a deep understanding of his institution’s values, mission, and long-term goals, communicates his vision effectively and rallies his team around that common goal.

He has steered at the helm of different premier institutions of the country for more than three decades, the present being Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi. Inspiring enthusiasm, commitment, and a sense of purpose in his team members, he has realized, procured and secured the dream and vision in whichever land he treaded. Nurturing the global citizens, grooming the inspired youth for future has been his sempiternal vision. For that no stone was left unturned.

He successfully instills innate resilience and a mindset that views setbacks as learning opportunities and failures as stepping stones towards success.

Prof. T. G. Sitharam

Chairman, AICTE

Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam is an eminent academic leader, Chairman All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), and Senior Professor at IISc Bangalore, where he has served for over 30 years. With a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo and international experience in the USA and Canada, he has made outstanding contributions to geotechnical engineering, seismic microzonation, coastal reservoir research, and infrastructure development. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors at CIT Kokrajhar and Chairman of the Board of Management at NERIST.

Over his 35-year career, he has guided numerous scholars, authored 500+ technical papers and 20 books, filed patents, executed major national projects, and held leadership roles in premier science and engineering bodies including SERB, BIS, CPRI, and IACRR. He has received multiple prestigious awards and is listed among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists. His leadership at IIT Guwahati resulted in major academic, research, and ranking advancements.

Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi

Member of Rajya Sabha, former professor & thought leader

Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi is a distinguished Indian political leader, academician, and public intellectual, currently serving as a Rajya Sabha MP and the National Spokesperson of the BJP. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, he has an extensive academic background and is widely regarded for his expertise in national policy, culture, governance, and strategic affairs. He has served as the youngest-ever Political Advisor to the President of a national party and the youngest Information Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Representing India on global platforms such as Princeton University’s International Relations Program and the World Youth Peace Summit, Dr. Trivedi is recognised for his articulate and insightful perspectives. His ability to bridge subjects from science to spiritualism has earned him national acclaim, including the title of India’s Best Political Spokesperson in 2022 and 2023.

Prof. Umesh Rai

Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu

Prof. Umesh Rai is the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jammu and an academician of international repute with nearly three decades of experience as an educationist, researcher, and administrator. He has previously served in several key roles at the University of Delhi, including Director of South Campus and Head of the Department of Zoology.

Prof. Rai is widely recognised for establishing world-class experimental facilities, implementing the Choice Based Credit System (2015), and introducing the Innovation Project Scheme (2012) to foster inclusive innovation. As Vice-Chancellor, he is committed to advancing academic excellence and leading the effective implementation of NEP-2020 at the University of Jammu.

Dr. Mahesh Prasad

Education Consultant & Former Principal, Step by Step School, Noida

Dr. Mahesh Prasad is a respected education consultant and former Principal of Step by Step School, Noida, known for his leadership in school administration and commitment to holistic, learner-centric education. With extensive experience in strengthening academic frameworks, faculty development, and institutional governance, he has contributed significantly to enhancing quality standards in K–12 education. Dr. Prasad continues to guide schools and educators on effective pedagogy, curriculum design, and excellence in school leadership.

Shri Ashish Sood

Cabinet Minister, Government of NCT Delhi

Shri Ashish Sood is a senior BJP leader and current Cabinet Minister in the Government of NCT Delhi, overseeing Education, Higher Education, Urban Development, Home, Power, and Technical Training portfolios. He has risen through the ranks of student and municipal politics. He is committed to educational reforms, digital modernization of schools, and strengthening governance in Delhi’s public education system.

Vineet Joshi

Secretary, Higher Education & Chairman (Additional Charge), UGC

Vineet Joshi is the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of India, and also serves as Chairman (additional charge) of the University Grants Commission. A 1992-batch IAS officer, he brings extensive experience from leading major education bodies including CBSE and the National Testing Agency. He has played a key role in strengthening assessment systems, institutional governance, and policy implementation across the education sector. In his current role, he is driving reforms to enhance quality, access, and global competitiveness in India’s higher-education ecosystem.

Dr. Arun Prakash

Founder & Chairman, Laurels International School, Prayagraj

Dr. Arun Prakash is the Founder and Chairman of Laurels International School, Prayagraj, and a distinguished educationist with over three decades of experience. A national awardee recognised by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, he has served as founder–principal of leading schools in India and abroad, including several DPS institutions and international schools in the Middle East. He is known for his commitment to student-centric, holistic education and for shaping high-quality learning environments that blend global best practices with strong values.

Prof. Prateek Sharma

Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technical University (DTU)

Prof. Prateek Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi), along with M.E. (Hydraulics) and B.E. (Civil) degrees from what was then Delhi College of Engineering. He brings over 30 years of teaching and research experience in environmental systems modeling, water-resource engineering and air quality modelling, and is a Fellow of the Wessex Institute of Great Britain. Under his leadership, DTU has expanded research collaborations with government and defence agencies, introduced new programmes in emerging fields like Cyber Security and VLSI Design, and strengthened industry-academia ties.

Dr. Balvinder Shukla

Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (Noida)

Dr. Balvinder Shukla is the Vice-Chancellor of Amity University Uttar Pradesh (Amity University, Noida), and a seasoned academician and administrator with over three decades’ experience in industry, academia, research, and institutional leadership. She holds an M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur and a Ph.D. from Queen's University Belfast, UK. Under her leadership, Amity has adopted progressive academic frameworks—including Choice-Based Credit System, Outcome-Based Education, and Education 4.0—while expanding industry-academia collaboration, promoting entrepreneurship, and driving institutional growth.

Shri Sanjay Kumar

Secretary, School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Shri Sanjay Kumar is the Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy at the Ministry of Education, Government of India, where he oversees implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and national programmes aimed at improving school education and literacy standards. A 1990-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, he has previously held key administrative roles in state and central education departments. Under his leadership, the Ministry has expanded digital-education initiatives, enhanced foundational literacy & numeracy efforts, and worked to make schooling more accessible, inclusive and future-ready — making him a prominent voice in shaping India’s school-education reforms today.

Prof. Ranjana Jha

Vice Chancellor, IGDTUW

Prof. Ranjana Jha is the Vice-Chancellor of IGDTUW, India’s premier women’s technical university. She is an accomplished academician with a long track record in physics and renewable energy research, especially solar-energy material science. Prior to her current role, she headed the Physics Department at a leading technical institution. Under her leadership, IGDTUW continues to advance technical education for women, foster innovation, and strengthen research and academic excellence.

Mrs. Indu Yadav

Principal, Lotus Valley International School

Mrs. Indu Yadav is the Principal of Lotus Valley International School, known for her visionary leadership in K–12 education. Under her stewardship, the school has embraced holistic and future-ready learning practices — integrating technology, life-skills, and a balanced curriculum to nurture well-rounded students. With decades of experience in school administration and educational excellence, she remains committed to nurturing talent, fostering inclusive learning, and preparing students for the demands of the 21st century.

Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda

Principal, Miranda House, University of Delhi

Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda is the Principal of Miranda House and a Professor of Political Science, having joined the college in 1993. A Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, she is an acclaimed scholar in gender studies, political theory, and human rights, with several notable books and research contributions. She has advised national and state governments, UN agencies, and civil society organisations on gender policy and governance. A recipient of the DU Vice Chancellor’s Teacher’s Excellence Award, she continues to lead impactful academic, research, and advocacy initiatives.