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New Delhi, January 2025.
Policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts highlighted how digital innovation can bridge educational gaps and ensure inclusive learning for all during a roundtable conference on the theme ‘From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Evolution of Digital Education and EdTech in Bridging Educational Gaps’ hosted by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) Education Vertical.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Mr Peter Mahafha, First Secretary, High Commission of the Republic of South Africa, New Delhi, Mr. Christian W. Villarreal Duran, Civil Attache, Embassy of Bolivia.
The industry experts that shared their insights during the roundtable conference include Ms. Surabhi Dewra, Chief Executive Officer, Career Guide, Mr. Ayush Bansal, Founder and CEO, iDreamCareer, Mr. Taranjeet Singh, Co-founder and CEO, Innvocon, Mr. Anurag Pandey, CEO, DST iTBI Technical Business Incubator, Sharda University, Mentor AIM , Founder-Director, SciComm India and AstroCamp Group, Mr. Abhijeet Mehrotra, Vice President, Imarticus Learning, Mr. Varun Dhamija, Chief Digital Strategy Officer, TimesPro, Mr. Anurag Mishra, Founder, CipherSchools, Mr. Shivam Ahuja, Founder & CEO, Skill Circle, Mr. Vaibhav Vats, Co-Founder, Digiperform, and Mr. Mudit Shastri, Board Member, Lal Bahadur Shastri Educational Society.
Special Guest Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma, Chief General Manager (Digital Education System) EdCIL (India) Limited said,“Digital innovation has revolutionized access to education, enabling learners to engage with curated, high-quality content aligned with national curricula through platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM. Collaboration between the government, private sector, and educational institutions will be key in shaping an inclusive, technology-driven future for education in India.”
According to Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar, Co-Chairman & Director General, BRICS CCI, “Collaborative efforts between governments, the private sector, and educational institutions are key to driving digital transformation in education. By working together, we can create sustainable models that ensure no learner is left behind.”
Sameep Shastri, Vice Chairman, BRICS CCI said, “We must harness the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to address educational disparities. EdTech solutions can provide personalized and adaptive learning experiences to cater to diverse learning needs.”
Shabana Nasim, Executive Director, BRICS CCI, and President, Education Vertical, BRICS CCI said, “Education today stands at a crossroads, and technology has the potential to be the bridge that connects every learner to quality resources, regardless of their socio-economic background. At BRICS CCI, we are committed to fostering collaboration and innovation to drive this mission forward.”
The roundtable served as a platform for stakeholders to share collaborative strategies to leverage digital innovation for inclusive education. Participants reiterated their commitment to ensuring that education becomes a universal right, accessible to all, through the power of technology.