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CGI in New York Hosts Panel

Discussion on Reimagining STEM

Education and Research in India

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
n October 12, the Con-
sulate General of India in
ONew York, in collaboration
with Plaksha University, U.S.-India
Strategic Partnership Forum (USI-
SPF), and Indiaspora, organized a
thought-provoking Panel Discussion
on the topic “Reimagining STEM
Education and Research in India.”
The event emphasized the critical
need to transform STEM education
in India and explored opportunities
for collaboration between Indian and
US educational institutions.
Plaksha University is a not-for-
profit private research university
situated in Mohali, Punjab, India.
Founded by visionary businessmen
and tech entrepreneurs from India
and USA. Plaksha University is ded- Chancellor of Plaksha University shared their insights on promoting tiatives in strengthening the knowl-
icated to creating a revolutionary and NEC Distinguished Professor STEM education in India and ex- edge & research ties between the two
higher education model that com- of Electrical Engineering and Com- panding opportunities for diverse nations and fostering innovation and
bines academic excellence with in- puter Sciences at the University of STEM-related courses. The event excellence in STEM education.
dustrial relevance. California, Berkeley; Ms. Chandrika highlighted the possible ways to re- The event marked a significant
At the event, Mr. Neeraj Aggar- Tandon, Founder and Chair of Tan- shape the educational landscape and step toward redefining the future of
wal, Chair of the Board of Trustees don Capital Associates, and Chair of foster greater collaboration between STEM education in India and foster-
at Plaksha University and Chair for the Board at NYU Tandon School of educational institutions in India and ing international partnerships that
Asia Pacific at the Boston Consulting Engineering; and Mr. Mukesh Aghi, the United States. will contribute to the advancement
Group, moderated the panel discus- President and Chief Executive Offi- Consul General Mr. Randhir of knowledge and skills in science,
sion. Esteemed panelists included cer of the USISPF. Jaiswal, addressing the attendees, technology, engineering, and math-
Prof. S. Shankar Sastry, Founding During the discussion, panelists expressed the importance of such ini- ematics.

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