Report of the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar On Higher Education in 2025: Growth, Opportunities and Challenges (20 -21 Nov., 2015)

Report of the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar On

Higher Education in 2025: Growth, Opportunities and Challenges

(20 -21 Nov., 2015)

Higher Education in India  has  in recent years, undergone a  considerable change. With over 600 million people under 25 years of age, the system is under tremendous pressure to expand. Many trends are emerging in the key areas of higher education, research and innovation. The access to technology, social mobility of community, patterns of funding for the organizations in this sector, increasing significance of research and diversification of the education system, have acted as accelerators of transformation. Educational institutions and universities should in an appropriate manner respond to this paradigm shift, and adapt to the growing need of young India towards higher education. Across the globe the higher education sector is an important player in introducing innovative approaches along with sustaining pressures of running a large institution controlled by external factors such as rankings, increasing competition among students, attracting intellectual faculty and confronting in-house pressures from the boards. To address these issues and to explore trends , innovation and research in higher education a two-day National Seminar on “Higher Education in 2025: Growth, Challenges and Opportunities” was organized on 20- 21 November, 2015 by the Centre for Research, Innovation and Training, The IIS University, Jaipur  and sponsored by ICSSR with the following objectives:

• To promote effective institutional practices aimed at improving the quality of higher education.
• To device and develop strategies to retain high quality faculty.
• To bring renewed awareness of the various aspects of governance and reforms in leadership structures.
• To analyze the sustainability of corporate-academia partnerships in higher education.
• To explore the infrastructural changes required in higher education.
• To advance the innovative practices in research.
• To discuss the role of funding agencies in expanding higher education.
• To explore the future prospects in research and higher education.

A brief report of the seminar is as follows:

The seminar was divided into the inaugural session, four technical sessions and the valedictory session. First technical session was devoted to panel discussion and the other three technical sessions comprised expert talks followed by paper presentations. In all, sixty five papers were received from different parts of the country.

The inaugural session of the seminar began with lamp lighting and Saraswati Vandana. Dr. Ashok Gupta, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of the University, gave the  welcome address and thanked the Indian Council of Social Science Research for extending support in organizing this seminar. He stated that a paradigm shift is taking place in higher education and the institutions should respond to the changing needs of the society. He was confident that the deliberations at the seminar will help us examine the issues related to higher education in a critical manner and lay out strategies for addressing this phase of transition.

The Aims and Objectives of the seminar were highlighted by Dr. Subhash Garg, Dean & Director, Centre for Research, Innovation and Training, The IIS University, Jaipur. He stated that this seminar is an attempt to review the existing educational policies as well as to identify those models of teaching and learning which will raise standards of higher education in India and make it globally competitive.

The inaugural address was delivered by Prof. Arun K. Pujari, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh. He said that it is important to analyze the past, present and future of education. He threw light on reasons for changing attitude of the people imparting and receiving education. Academic community, institutions and society are creating situations which is finally resulting in change in expectations. He focused on equity, excellence and employability as the important factors in higher education. He elaborated on the above factors with examples.  He stressed that the challenge for 2025 is to motivate the private agencies for funding research in order to achieve excellence in education.   He also emphasized that higher education should be co-related with society.

On this occasion a souvenir of the seminar was also released by Prof. Arun K. Pujari. Prof. Raakhi Gupta, Rector& Registrar of the University delivered the vote of thanks.  She emphasized that entrepreneurial skills should be developed among the students. She thanked the resource persons, participants, guests and the organizing committee for their contribution and collective efforts.

TECHNICAL SESSION I

The topic for panel discussion in this session was ‘Higher education in 2025’. The chairperson of the session was Prof. B.P. Singh, Chairman, Society for Human Transformation and Research, New Delhi. The panel experts were Prof. Devi Singh, Vice Chancellor, FLAME University, Pune, Prof. V. K.Tewari, Retd. Principal, DAV College Jalandhar, Prof. N.D. Mathur, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Prof. Nisha Yadav, Department of Sociology, The IIS University, Jaipur and Prof. Manju Nair, Principal, ISIM, Jaipur The session was co-ordinated by Dr. Shweta Kastiya and Dr. Payal Mehtani , The IIS University, Jaipur.

 Prof. Devi Singh presented his views on ‘Future Road Map of Higher Education’. He stated that Indian Higher Education system is at the cusp of a big transformation and we need to create additional capacity to train 140 million people in the age group of 18-23 by 2025. He opined that education is supposed to transform the individual, society, nation and the world. He stressed that to achieve positive transformation we require innovative and structural changes in curriculum and pedagogy, faculty development, research and outreach, use of technology and governance.

 Prof. V. K. Tewari discussed about ‘GATS and Higher Education’. He threw light on various aspects of GATS and reflected on its implications on higher education. He expressed his concern about education being moved from non-profit sector to profit sector and reduction of government subsidies. He stressed that higher education should be built according to the constitution which categorically specifies that education is a non profit sector and we should not violate the basic fundamentals of our constitution by privatizing education sector.  

Prof. N.D. Mathur reflected on ‘Higher Education in 2025: Shifting Dynamics’. He highlighted the major trends in education and discussed how education is changing with technology, behaviour and cultural expectations. He stated that future education will be technology driven and it will shift from physical form to virtual form. He was hopeful that by 2025 India will be known for intellectual sharpness, quality of skills, educational institutions and edu-nationalism i.e a nation build by higher education.

Prof. Nisha Yadav elaborated on education for whom and knowledge for what. She stressed that higher education should have the goal of social development and well being. It should be reflective and critical. She said that there is a large gap between theory and practice. This disconnect needs to be addressed by 2025. She suggested that a new model is required for collaboration between research and society so that effective knowledge transfer takes place. She concluded her lecture by highlighting the importance of knowledge transfer.

Prof. Manju Nair expounded on the challenges of higher education through AEQ Model where A stands for access, E stands for equity and Q stands for quality. She discussed about curriculum, pedagogy, research and infrastructure. She stressed that project based study and blended learning models should be promoted in higher education. She also recommended that life long learning should be made an integral part of higher education and there should be flexibility for the learner at entry and exit points.

 The panel discussion was followed by question -answer session with the participants. The participants raised several questions related to challenges in higher education, privatization of higher education and modes of funding. The panel discussion and the interactive session proved to an enriching and intellectually stimulating experience for the participants.

TECHNICAL SESSION II

The second technical session was devoted to the issue of  ‘Quality Education’. This chairperson of the session was Prof. Devi Singh, Vice Chancellor, FLAME University, Pune. The resource persons were Dr. Nidhi S. Sabharwal, Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education, National University of Educational, Planning and Administration, New Delhi and Prof. V.K.Tewari, Retd. Principal, DAV College, Jalandhar. The session coordinators were Dr. Mani Bhatia and Ms. Risha Kalra, The IIS University, Jaipur

Dr. Nidhi S. Sabharwal delivered her lecture on the topic ‘Equity as Quality: Student Diversity as a Resource for Quality Higher Education’. She opined that equity is a major concern in the expansion of higher education in India and stressed that student diversity is a resource for developing empowered learners.  She discussed student diversity in the context of higher education and shared data from national sample survey organization.   She illuminated on various aspects like gender, socio economic strata as a measure of diversity. She emphasized that it is essential that higher education does not limit itself only to prepare a workforce with technical skills but also democratic skills that prepares them to respect differences in the society.  

Prof. V. K. Tewari talked about the role of teachers and teacher organizations in higher education. He stressed that fair conduct of examination and evaluation is the backbone of education. Teachers have a pivotal role to play in a nation’s development. There is need for continuous improvement and development of teaching learning skills.  He said that it is the teachers who can bring the economically backward student to the forefront and educate them. He cast his guarded doubt on the policy of uniform syllabi in all the central universities and expressed concern about privatization and commoditization of education.

 The expert talks were followed by paper presentations on various aspects of quality education, like Global Higher Education Hubs: A New Era of Quality Education, Gap between Expectations of Employers and Higher Education, Women’s Studies in Higher Education etc.  This session brought forth many innovative suggestions for improvement in higher education.

TECHNICAL SESSION III

The second day of the seminar began with Technical Session III on the theme   ‘Governance: Leadership and Partnership’. This session was chaired by Prof. A.N. Rai, Former Vice- Chancellor of Mizoram University & North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and Former Director of NAAC.  Prof. B.P.Singh, Chairman, Society for Human Transformation and Research, New Delhi and Prof. K.S. Sharma, Advisor, The IIS University, Jaipur were the invited speakers in the session. The session was coordinated by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma and Ms. Geetika Vyas, The IIS University, Jaipur.

Prof. B. P Singh,  started by remembering and highlighting the glorious history of India in terms of higher education since the era of Nalanda and Takshila. He then focused on the current scenario of higher education in India. He showed the quantitative dimensions of growth of universities and colleges in India from 1970 to 2015. He discussed the challenges like low gross enrolment ratio, lack of qualified faculty, accreditation system, financial constraints and poor focus on research and employability.  He stated that investment in human capital formation is very critical for transforming the quality of life of Indians. He forcefully expressed that the higher education system is examination oriented, whereas it should be value oriented, skill oriented and human formation oriented.

Prof. K. S. Sharma stated that accreditation is an important aspect when we refer to the quality of educational institutions. He discussed at length the parameters used in international ranking system. He showed the rankings of Indian institutions declared by various ranking agencies and elaborated on the reasons for low ranking of Indian institutions. He suggested that the government and the teachers should make rigorous efforts to improve the current situation of higher education in India.

 The expert talks were followed by paper presentations.  The papers were on topics like Open Educational Resources, Concerns about Autonomy and Academic Freedom, Role of Policy and Regulatory Framework in Development of Higher Education in India etc.

TECHNICAL SESSION IV

The theme of the session was ‘Infrastructure and Research Funding in Higher Education’. This session was chaired by Prof. Jayanta  K. Parida, Utkal University, Bhubneshwar, and President, Indian Commerce Association. The invited speakers of the session were Prof. P.K. Chaubey, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi and Prof. V.K. Shrotriya, School of Economics, University of Delhi, New Delhi. The session coordinators were Dr. Sarabjeet Kaur and Dr. R.K.Tailor.

Prof. J.K. Parida delivered his expert talk on the topic ‘University-Industry Interface for Sustainable Economic Development’. He highlighted that due to the forces of globalization and liberalization there is a need to tune the higher education system in accordance with the changing market requirements. He stressed that the mind of the students should be directed towards development through university-industry interface. For this purpose the experience and knowledge of the professors and students should be exchanged with the skills, requirements and practicability of the industry. He explained the benefits of this interface and suggested various measures to overcome the barriers.

Prof. P. K. Chaubey delivered his lecture on the topic ‘Public- Private Partnership in Higher Education: Examining the Case for India’.   He discussed about various public private- partnership models and the current policies of government on education. He focused on the shifting government stand on higher education.  He stated that private participation should be promoted for various activities like outsourcing, training, governance and sponsoring long term projects. He concluded that minimum standards have to be ensured through regulation and mandatory compliance. He recommended that education sector be kept non-commercial, so that the prospects of keeping it inclusive remained bright.

Prof. V.K. Shrotriya discussed about various aspects of Governance and Research funding. He opined that higher education institutes should find new ways of increase research funding apart from government grants.

In this session papers were presented by the research scholars and academicians on a wide range of topics ranging from Industry Engagement in Applied Academic Research, Academia Industry Collaboration, Need for Restructuring Higher Education in India, Research Funding in Higher Education to Bridging the Gap between Industry and Academics etc.  

 The seminar ended with the valedictory session. Dr. Shewta Kastiya, The IIS University, Jaipur gave the welcome note and the seminar report was presented by Dr. Arti Sharma, The IIS University, Jaipur. The valedictory address was given by Prof. A.N. Rai, Former Director, NAAC. In his valedictory address Prof. Rai talked about the need for a national quality assurance framework for higher education in light of RUSA and mandatory accreditation regime. He advocated that the accreditation bodies in India should take a cue from global practices to develop a credible mechanism.  Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Risha Kalra, The IIS University, Jaipur.

 This National Seminar on ‘Higher Education in 2025: Growth, Challenges and Opportunities’ brought together research scholars and academicians from all over the country  to share, exchange and enhance understanding of various issues related to the process of transformation to the system of higher education. We hope that the deliberations at this two-day seminar and exchange of ideas through discussions and presentations will prove to be a good learning opportunity  as also an intellectually stimulating experience for all.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The most significant aspect of the informative expert talks and   focused presentations in the seminar were the recommendations for bringing transformation in higher education.  The recommendations are as follows:

• Large scale structural changes, new and innovative ways are required in higher education to educate the masses without comprising on the quality.
• Academic institutions need to have a robust governance structure that ensures quality, transparency of processes, academic accountability and excellence.
• There is a need for setting up a national quality assurance frame work for higher education which will provide basis for creation, recognition and monitoring of multiple accreditation bodies in India.
• Education policy should focus on excellence, equity and employability.
• Educational institutions should be reinvented as community knowledge centres serving both local communities and more widely dispersed learner groups.
• Student diversity is essential in higher education institutes as a means to achieve excellence and to strengthen democracy.
• Universities should focus on overall and harmonious development of students and at the same time preserving our constitution values and culture.
• Project based study and blended learning models should be promoted in higher education.
• There should be flexibility for the learner at entry and exit point and life long learning should be made an integral part of higher education.
• New models should be developed to address the gap  between theory, practice and research.

• Intensive use of ICT, robust governance structure and well trained faculty are the necessary conditions for higher education to stay relevant in the global context.
• Campus information portal system should be introduced to promote better access to information and effective utilization of university resources.
• Technology based models such as virtual classrooms should be developed to widen access to high quality education.
• Learner centric approach should to be adopted. Flexibility is required for choice of courses and self-learning should be promoted.
• There is need to adopt interdisciplinary approach while designing professional and non-professional programmes.
• Importance should be given to Hindi as the language for research and instruction in order to preserve our culture.
• A well funded national programme for research and faculty development is required.
• Faculty recruitment norms should be relaxed in order to overcome the shortage of faculty in higher education institutes.
• There is an urgent need to develop comprehensive research policy with clear vision and key areas.
• Research objectives should address problems of emerging economy and plural society.
• Interdisciplinary approach in research should be encouraged so as to find solutions to real life problems.
• Universities should encourage the faculty members to direct their research towards needs of local industries.
• Industry and university must consider education as their shared responsibility while designing the curriculum.
• Structural mechanism must be evolved for flow of useful information, manpower and funds between industry and university in order to have continuous linkage.  
• The rules and regulations of industry and university interface must be framed with intermediary role of government.
•  Higher Education should be developed on the basis of constitutional priority that education is a non-profit sector. It should not be made a commodity.
• The main activity of education should be kept non-commercial so that prospects of keeping it inclusive remain bright.

List of Resource Persons

• Prof. B.P. Singh Chairman, Society for Human Transformation and   Research     (SHTR), Delhi
• Prof. Devi SinghVice Chancellor FLAME University, Pune & Former Director,     IIM, Lucknow
• Prof. N.D. Mathur,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Prof. V.K. Tewari, Former General Secretary, AIFUCTO
• Prof. Manju Nair, Principal, ISIM, Jaipur
• Prof. Nisha Yadav, Controller of Examinations The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr. Nidhi S. Sabharwal, Centre for Policy Research in Higher   Education,     National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA),    New Delhi

• Prof. A.N. Rai, Former VC of Mizoram University & North-Eastern Hill     University Shillong  & Former Director of NAAC
• Prof. K. S. Sharma, Advisor, The IIS University, Jaipur
• Prof. J.K.Parida,Utkal University, Bhubneswar & President Indian Commerce     Association
• Prof. V.K. Shrotriya, Deptt. of Commerce Delhi School of         Economics University      of Delhi, New Dehli 
• Prof. P.K. Chaubey, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi

LIST OF PAPER PRESENTERS

• Dr.Aditi Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur, The Effects of Quality Education on Students’Academic Achievement: The Role of Educators
• Prof.Akhil Mishra,Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Global Higher Educaton Hubs : A New Era of Quality Education
• Dr.Anil Kumar Sharma,Govt. College Rajgarh, Alwar, Hkkjr esa mPp f'k{kk % n'kk ,oa fn'kk
• Dr.Ankita Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur, Quality in Higher Education: A Step towards Transition
• Ms.Anubha Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur, University Portal: Transforming Higher Education
• Ms.Anuradha Ghatak, Banasthali Vidyapith. Niwai, Tonk,The Role and Utility of ICT in Teacher Education
• Dr.Aparna Shekhawat,The IIS University, Jaipur, Sustaining Quality with Shifting Paradigms in Indian Higher Education : Issues and Challenges
• Dr.Arti Sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur, E- Governance in Higher Education Institutions
• Dr.Aruna Adam,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Globalization v/s Higher Education
• Mr.Arvind Verma,M.S.J. Govt. College, Bharatpur,Ideological Conflict and Education System in India
• Ms.Asha Parmar,M.S.J. College, Bharatpur,Ideological Crisis and Education System in India
• Dr.Ashish Mathur,Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur,ICT as Change Agent in Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Dr.Ashok Kumar Meena,Govt. College, Todabhim, 21 oha lnh esa mPp f'k{kk dh fn'kk vkSj n'kk
• Dr.Ashok Kumar Mishra,SRP Govt. P.G. College, Bandikui,The Value Based Education System
• Mr.Ashok Kumar Soni,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, The Role of Policy and Regulatory Framework in Development of Higher Education in India
• Dr.Atul Kumar Bhatnagar, Shri Govind Guru Govt. College, Banswara,The Value Based Education System
• Dr.B.L. Bairwa,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Globalization v/s Higher Education
• Dr.B.L. Meena,Govt. College Rajgarh, Alwar, Hkkjr esa mPp f'k{kk % n'kk ,oa fn'kk
• Mr.Babu Lal Bairwa,Govt. College, Rajgarh (Alwar), cnyrs Hkfo"; esa mPp f'k{kk
• Dr.Banay Singh,Govt. Birla College, Bhawani Mandi,Education System in India
• Ms.Chanda Asani,The IIS University, Jaipur,Women's Studies in Higher Education
• Ms.Chetali Shekhawat,The IIS University, Jaipur, Quality of Education in India: An Analysis
• Ms.Deepika Kaurani,The IIS University, Jaipur, Industry-Engagement in Applied Academic Research
• Dr.Deepjyoti,Govt. P. G. College, Thanagazi,Higher Education System in India
• Dr.Devender Singh Parmar,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Quality Assurance in the Institutions of Higher Education: Role of Teachers in Higher Education
• Ms.Dibya Rai, Banasthali Vidyapith,Tonk, Challenges in Indian Higher Education
• Dr.Garima Shrivastava,The IIS University, Jaipur, A Study on the Effects of  Irrelevance  and Purposelessness of most of Higher Education Courses in India
• Ms.Geeta, Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Globalization v/s Higher Education
• Ms.Geetika Vyas,The IIS University, Jaipur, Software Quality Metrics with a Practical Approach in Higher Education Curricula
• Ms.Gincy Varghese,The IIS University, Jaipur, Quality Education- A study of the Indian higher education quality scenario and its  various perspectives
• Ms.Ginisha Dewani,The IIS University, Jaipur,ICT & Higher Education
• Dr.H.K. Singh,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,The Impact of Challenges of Globalization on Higher Education
• Mr.Inderjeet Singh Sodhi, St.Wilfred's P.G. College, Jaipur,Research in the Higher Education Sector-Issues and Prospects in India
• Ms.Iti Gaur,The IIS University, Jaipur, Bridging the gap between Industry and Academics
• Dr.J.P. Meena,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Reflection on Student's Self Efficacy Expectancies  and Teachers Role in Developing Students Self in Higher Education
• Dr.Jagdish Saini,Govt. College, Niwai, Tonk,Quality Assurance in the Institutions of Higher Education: Role of Teachers in Higher Education
• Mr.Jitendra Verma, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur,Gap between Expectations of Employers and Indian Higher Education System and Suggestive Strategies to Bridge the Gap.
• Ms.Jyoti Khemka,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development Jaipur,Role of ICT in Pedagogy
• Mr.Kailash Chand Meena,Govt. M.S.J. College, Bharatpur, mPp f'k{kk esa jktuhfr ds nq"izHkko
• Ms.Karuna Agrawal, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk, Higher Education in 21st Century
• Dr.Keshav Dev Meena,M.S.J. Govt. College, Bharatpur, Hkkjr esa mPPk f'k{kk dk orZeku ifjis{; esa HkkSxksfyd v/;;u
• Dr.L.K. Sharma,Govt. P.G. College, Rajgarh,Environmental Education : Role of Universities in 2025
• Dr.M.L. Vasita,Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur,ICT as Change Agent in Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Dr.Mahesh Chand Meena,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Reflection on Student's Self Efficacy Expectancies  and Teachers Role in Developing Students Self in Higher Education
• Dr.Mahima Rai,The IIS University, Jaipur, Quality  Assuranse in  Higher Education
• Dr.Mani Bhatia,The IIS University, Jaipur, SWOT Analysis of Non- Government Universities in India
• Dr.Manisha Tiwari,St. Wilfred's P.G. College, Jaipur,Higher Education in 21st Century India Issues & Prospects
• Dr.Manu Sharad Pathak,Govt. College Rajgarh, Alwar, mPp f'k{kk ,oa fgUnh
• Dr.Meenakshi Sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur, Impact of Infrastructure for Higher Education in India
• Ms.Mitali Gupta,The IIS University, Jaipur, Industry –Academic Partnership: Need of the Hour
• Prof.Mo. Nafees Ahmad Ansari,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Higher Education in India: An Overview
• Ms.Mona Singhal,The IIS University, Jaipur, The Effects of Quality Education on Students’ Academic Achievement: The Role of Educators
• Ms.Monisha Raj Soyal,The IIS University, Jaipur, Ancient and Present Education System: A Comparison and the Future Challenges
• Mr.Moolchand Sharma, Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Globalization in Yoga Education : The Role of Yoga & Ayurveda for Healthy Society
• Dr.Nandini Sharma,BGD Govt. Girls College, Shahpura, 'kS{kf.kd mRd"kZ gsrq laLFkk fuekZ.k
• Dr.Naveen Gautam,L.B.S. Govt. P.G. College, Kotputli,Implementing Quality in Higher Education
• Dr.Navneet Sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur, Role of IT in Higher Education : A Study of Public and Private Universities in Rajasthan
• Ms.Neha Jaiswal,Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Global Higher Educaton Hubs : A New Era of Quality Education
• Ms.Neha Pandey,The IIS University, Jaipur, Concerns About Autonomy and Academic freedom : A Case Study of IIM Bill
• Ms.Nida Fatima,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Need for Restructuring of Higher Educaton in India : Emerging Issues and Challenges
• Ms.Nimish Gupta,Govt. Girls College, Shahpura, Quality Assurance in Higher Education
• Dr.Om Pal Singh,Govt. College, Salumbar,Visioning Higher Education in India: Need Strategy and Implementation
• Dr.P.K. Singh,Govt. College Bayana, Bharatpur,The Impact of Challenges of Globalization on Higher Education
• Mr.P.M. Meena,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Reflection on Student's Self Efficacy Expectancies  and Teachers Role in Developing Students Self in Higher Education
• Dr.Payal Mehtani,The IIS University, Jaipur, Biotechnology in Higher Education- Opportunities and Challenges
• Dr.Poonam Madan,The IIS University, Jaipur, Academia –Industry Collaboration in Higher Education: Bridging the Gap
• Dr.Prachi Shastri,R.N. Sahariya Govt. College, Kaladera,Quality Assurance in Higher Education
• Dr.Pradeep Parashar,Govt. College Jhalawar,Quality Assurance in the Institutions of Higher Education : Role of Teachers in Higher Education
• Dr.Pragya Sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur, Quality and Relevance in Higher Education
• Mr.Prakash Chandra Bairwa,Govt. M.S.J. College, Bharatpur, orZeku ifjfLFkfr;ksa esa mPp f'k{kk dh fn'kk o n'kk
• Ms.Prakriti Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur, Social Media & Higher Education
• Ms.Princy Thomas,The IIS University, Jaipur, Temples of Higher Learning in India
• Ms.Priya Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur, Government-Public Participation for Higher Education in 2025
• Ms.Priyanka Ruth Prim,The IIS University, Jaipur, The Resurgence of Liberal Education
• Dr.R. K. Tailor,The IIS University, Jaipur, Role of IT in Higher Education : A Study of Public and Private Universities in Rajasthan
• Dr.R.C. Meena,Govt. P.G. College, Rajgarh,Growth & Challenges of Higher Education (Management : An Answer to Challenges of Higher Education)
• Dr.R.S. Meena,Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur,Commerce Education in India: Challenges and Opportunities
• Ms.Ragini Shrimali,The IIS University, Jaipur, Role of Quality Education in Career Advancement
• Mr.Rajeshwar Sharma,BGD Govt. Girls College, Shahpura, 'kS{kf.kd mRd"kZ gsrq laLFkk fuekZ.k
• Dr.Rajni Mathur,Govt. P. G. College, Thanagazi,Higher Education System in India
• Dr.Ram Narain Meena,SRLS Govt. College, Kaladera, Hkkjr esa mPp f'k{kk esa c<+rk Hkz"Vkpkj
• Ms.Ranjeeta Langeh, Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Globalization in Yoga Education : The Role of Yoga & Ayurveda for Healthy Society
• Dr.Rekha Mandowara,L.B.S. Govt. P.G. College, Kotputli,The Role of Higher Education in Economic Development
• Ms.Rubina Sajid,The IIS University, Jaipur, Concerns About Autonomy and Academic freedom : A Case Study of IIM Bill
• Dr.Ruchi Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur, Environmental Education among college students
• Dr.Samay Singh Meena,M.S.J. Govt. College, Bharatpur,Role of Remote Sensing in Higher Education in India
• Ms.Sana Mehmood,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Prospects of Higher Education in 2025: An Era of Advanced Learing
• Dr.Sandeepan Arya,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,The Impact of Challenges of Globalization on Higher Education
• Dr.Sangeeta Rautela,L.B.S. Govt. P.G. College, Kotputli,Higher Education and Employment
• Mr.Sanjay Kumar,SRLS Govt. College, Kaladera,Quality Assurance In Higher Education
• Ms.Sapna Somani,St. Xaviers College, Jaipur,Higher Education in India: Some Reflections and Perspectives
• Mr.Sarwan Kumar Bhat,R.P. Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot,Globalization v/s Higher Education
• Mr.Shashank Singh Rathore, Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Globalization in Yoga Education : The Role of Yoga & Ayurveda for Healthy Society
• Ms.Shilpa Gaur, Kanoria P.G. College, Jaipur, Higher Education in 2025 : Growth, Challenges and Opportunities
• Ms.Shilpi Chakravarty,The IIS University, Jaipur, Opportunity & impacts of FDI on Higher Education
• Ms.Shivangini Rathore,The IIS University, Jaipur, Quality Management and Higher Education- A Review Paper
• Mr.Shubham Joshi,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Quality Education : Still A Distant Dream for India
• Dr.Shubhra Gupta,The IIS University, Jaipur, Higher Education in India : Issues, Strategies & Prospects
• Dr.Shweta Kastiya,The IIS University, Jaipur, Research Funding in Higher Education
• Mr.Sumer Singh Bairwa,Govt. College, Rajgarh, cnyrs Hkfo"; esa mPp f'k{kk
• Dr.Sureshramana Mayya,Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi,Autonomy to Colleges : Self Interest of Parent University
• Mr.Surya Prakash Sharma,SRLS Govt. College, Kaladera,Higher Education for Visually Impaired in  India: Accessibility  and Challenges
• Ms.Swati Vaidya,B.M. Ruia Mahila, Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai,Employability enhancing possibilities of the syllabus: Content Analysis of Economics Compulsory Papers for B Com Course in SNDT Womens' University
• Ms.Tanvi Bhandari,The IIS University, Jaipur, Higher Education: Private and Foreign Participation in India
• Ms.Vaishali Gupta,The IIS University, Jaipur, Higher Education and Industry Academia Linkage in India
• Ms.Vaishali Joshi,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Quality Education : Still A Distant Dream for India
• Ms.Vandana Sachdeva,The IIS University, Jaipur, Role of ICT as a Transformation Navigator for Higher Education in 2025: Growth, Challenges and Opportunities
• Dr.Vandana Singh,IGNOU, New Delhi, Open Educational Resources (OER): A Pedagogic Tool for Fostering Social Inclusion in Online Professional Development of Teachers
• Dr.Vandana Upadhaya,Govt. P.G. College, Lalsot, 'kS{kf.kd mRd"kZ gsrq laLFkk fuekZ.k
• Ms.Vanshika Bhatia,The IIS University, Jaipur, A study on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Quality Education
• Dr.Vibha Tiwari,Ch. B.R.G. Govt. P.G. College, Sriganganagar,Smart Classes : A Step Towards Revolutionizing Higher Education
• Dr.Vikrant Kumar Sharma,University of Kota, Kota, Hkkjr esa mPp f'k{kk % orZeku ifjis{; esa leh{kk
• Ms.Vinisha Raj,The IIS University, Jaipur, Disciplinary Choices of Women in Higher Education
• Dr.Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj,Govt. College, Baran,Visioning Higher Education in India: Need Strategies and Implementation
• Dr.Vishnu Kumar,Jain Vishva Bharati University, Ladnun,Value in Higher Education
• Dr.Yaduvir Singh Khirwar,Govt. P.G. College, Thanagazi,Higher Education System in India
• Ms.Yatendra Kumari, Banasthali Vidyapith. Niwai Tonk,The Role and Utility of ICT in Teacher Education

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

• Dr.Aditi Sharma,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Ms.Aishwarya Sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr.Archana Jain,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development Jaipur
• Dr.Arvind Kumar Garg,M.S.J. College, Bharatpur
• Ms.Arvinder Kaur, Jayoti Vidyapeet Women University, Jaipur
• Dr.B.S. Bairwa,Govt. College, Tonk
• Ms.Bisma Kanwal,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr.Deepika Yadav,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development  Mansarovar, Jaipur
• Ms.Garima Bhargava,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Ms.Isha sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Ms.Kritika Chandoliya,Sikkim Manipal University, Jaipur
• Ms.Lavina Lalwani,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Ms.Megha Kanojia,IIERD-ICG, Jaipur
• Ms.Mehak Gulati,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Prof.N. R. Hingonia,Govt. College, Tonk
• Dr.Nidhi Meena,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Dr.Poonam Sethi,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Ms.Priya Sharma,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr.R.K. Gunsaria,Govt. College, Tonk
• Mr.Rajesh Kumar Verma,Govt. College, Baran
• Ms.Rakhi Singh,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development Jaipur
• Dr.Roopam Kothari,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr.Ruchi Jain,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Prof.Samir Paliwal,Govt. College, Tonk
• Dr.Sanjay Kedia,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development, Jaipur
• Dr.Sarabjeet Kaur,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Ms.Sarita Pandey,ICG Institute of Educational Research and Development, Jaipur
• Dr.Savitri Chandolia,Govt. College, Tonk
• Dr.Seema Sharma,ICG Institute of Educational Research and Development, Jaipur
• Dr.Seema Singh Rathore,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr.Shashi Yadav,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development,   Jaipur
• Dr.Suman Sharma,S.K. Govt. College, Sikar
• Dr.Sunil Khurana,ICG Institute of Educational Research & Development Mansarovar, Jaipur
• Ms.Surbhi Mittal,The IIS University, Jaipur
• Dr.Tanveer Ahmad Shah,University of Kashmir, Srinagar
• Dr.Vijay Kumar Ari,Govt. Dungar College, Bikaner