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Vol. 03 | Issue 02 | 2022
Vol. 03 | Issue 02 | 2022
Vol. 03 | Issue 02 | 2022
India
India’s
In Educational
Sector 2022
Admired
Anila
Balachandran
Raising the Bar for Quality Education in India
Dr
and
Mrs
Owner
Principal
#The Other Half
History of Women's Education in India
#Change Initiators
How Women in
Higher Education
are Ushering a
Sociocultural
Change

Smashing the
Dilemma of
Gender
‘Unfreedom'
Development consists of the removal of
various types of unfreedoms that leave
people with little choice and little opportunity
of exercising their reasoned agency. The removal of
substantial unfreedoms, it is argued here, is
constitutive of development."
― Amartya Sen
"

Sen's expression for the progression of development
(synonymous to the removal of Unfreedoms) in any
modern political system has been primarily
underplayed both in action and realisation. Sen
identifies that if realised and acted upon prominently,
the removal of these Unfreedoms will be a leading
factor in the development of the system.
Gender disparity is one such significant Unfreedom
that has been a part of society since the inception of
the Indian Republic. As the country freed itself from
the shackles of British rule, the Indian free state had to
fight against perilous practices such as child marriage,
female infanticide, dowry, and sati.
Today, it can be realised that some of these practices
have been completely negated in the state, while some
are widely practiced in pockets and are entirely
unaddressed.
India- 'as a state' has launched on the path of removing
gender disparity through state initiatives from time to
time, and they have been effective to a large extent.
While India- 'as people' still succumb to deficient
gender representation, pay gap, domestic abuse, and is
prominently lacking in its realisation and action
against gender disparity.
Certainly, disparity against gender has to be fought on
both fronts!
And is there a better tool for fighting inequality and
injustice than education?
Probably not!
Taking a little stride forward and identifying
'Education' as a tool to remove disparity, The
Knowledge Review proudly presents this issue
'India's Most Admired Women in Education
Sector 2022'.
We assembled stories of Women leaders who are
overcoming significant constraints in their inspiring
pursuit of transformation in Education.
Happy a wonderful read!
Editor’s Note
Vrushal Ravindra Zatey
vrushal.zatey@insightssuccess.com
Vrushal Zatey

Content 28 Amala Akkineni
Educating and Organising
the Film Education Space in India
Archana Mishra
Extending the Reach of
Advanced Learning in India
32
Dr. Ankita Jaiswal
A New-Age Dentistry Crusader
36
Dr. Archana Acharya
Driving Vaaradhi to Newer Heights
with her Dedicated Endeavors
40
44 Dr. Neena Mehta
Wielding Education for Social
Transformation
Dr. Preeti Bajaj
An Unwavering Guiding Light
in Education
48
56 Dr. Richa Ranjan
An Absolute Radical Icon
in Education
Dr. S.Bhuvaneshwari
Battling the Disparity in Education
60
64 Dr. Smita Ghosh
Guiding Youngsters for their
Self Discovery
Hemali Pradip Joshi
A Champion for All-round Education
68
72 Maya Shahani
Mentoring Leaders of Tomorrow
Neha Sharma
An Ideal Example of Being an
Educator by Choice
80
88 Sadhana Bhalla
Consolidating the Foothold
of Education in India
76 Ms. Monalisa Dash
Championing Life-Long
Learning

96 Shabnam Bhowmick
Harbinger of Change in
Indian Education
Sunita Jain
Preparing Children for the
Future at Hello Kids!
100
Swati Mishra
An Educator of Excellence
106
#Change Initiators
How Women in Higher Education are Ushering
a Sociocultural Change
52
Articles
#The Other Half
History of Women's Education in India
84
Anila
Dr
and
Balachandran
Mrs
Raising the Bar for Quality Education in India
Cover Story
Fostering Learning Grounds
Leading the Heritage of Excellence to the Future
22
Special
Proﬁle Aditi Goradia
Sanam Sud Edwards
A Torchbearer, Reforming the Modern Education
92
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Dr. Neena Mehta
Dr. Anila Bhatara
Dr. Archana Acharya
Dr. Richa Ranjan
Dr. Neena Mehta thrives on impacting
change among people with education. She is
also a published researcher in various
National and International jounrals.
Dr. Richa Ranjan is an educator, Director &
Principal, Swami Devi Dyal Law College,
Barwala, Panchkula)and a women’s rights
advocate who solemnly thrives on
improving society.
Dr. S. Bhuvaneshwari
Dr. S. Bhuvaneshwari is the Founder and
Chairperson of Sri Mantralayam Gurukulam
who have been chasing this pursuit to
bring a nobel change in the society.
Dr. Smita Ghosh
Dr. Ankita Jaiswal
Dr. Acharya is one of the exemplifying leader
leading the Indian leading the Varadhi Seva
Samstha.
Brief
Person in Focus
Dr. Ankita Jaiswal is one of the prominent
dental educators in the country, with one
pious vision- to amplify information and
access to good oral health in India.
For the last 25 years Dr Anila Bhatara has been
involves in career guidence and educational
research training having successfully
counselled and trained thousands of people
from various academic ﬁelds.
Director-Principal,
Swami Devi Dyal
Law College
Owner, AB Tutorials
Principal/Founder
Director, Vaaradhi Seva
Samstha Hyderabad
Professor and HOD
Biochemistry, Rayat
Bahra Group of Institutes
Chairperson and Founder,
Sri Mantralayam
Gurukulam
Founder and Director,
Mi Merak
Orthodontist and
Educator, Saraswati
Dental College
Name of the Institute
India’s
In Educational Sector 2022
Admired
Archana Mishra
Principal, Delhi
World Public School
Mrs. Archana Mishra is the Founder Principal
of Delhi World Public School with 17 years of
working experience in the education industry.
Aditi Goradia
Managing Director,
Billimoria High School,
Panchgani
Aditi Goradia, Managing Director at Billimoria
school Panchgani, has lead the school to
step into the new, progressive age of
experiential learning.
Dr. Preeti Bajaj
Dr. Preeti Bajaj, Vice-Chancellor, Galgotias University,
Greater Noida, is a seasoned educator who has been
persistently thriving to make phenomenal
advancements in education through research and
innovation for more than three decades.
Vice-Chancellor,
Galgotias University,
Greater Noida
Dr. Smita Ghosh is a Happiness Life Coach
and the founder of Mi Merak who believes
that positive psychology can change the
perception of youngers.

Ms. Monalisa Dash
Mrs. Balachandran
Ms. Amala Akkineni
Neha Sharma
A seasoned educator who has strived to instill
life long learning among students all along
her gracious 18 years of journey in education.
Neha Sharma is an educator by choice who
has spent almost 20 years as an influential
educator serving as the guiding light for the
youth of tomorrow.
Sadhana bhalla
Shanam Bhowmick
Sadhana Bhalla, Principal at Mira Model
School, Delhi, is a prominent educator who
has dedicated three decades of her life to
educating the youth.
Sanam Sud Edwards is a facilitator who
believes in empowering the younger
generations with vital tools required to
succeed in today’s highly competative world.
With a total experince of 21 years as an
efficient educator and administrator,
Shabnam Bhowmick has provided quality
education to today's generation.
Sunita jain
Mrs. Sunita Jain, Ceo Operations, Hello Kids
has built a massive brand and helped it
become a Pan India Pre school.
Sanam Sud Edwards
Hemali Pradip Joshi
Amala Akkineni being the director of
Annapurna College of Film and Media,
prepares the next generation of Film and
Media professionals.
Maya Shahani
Brief
Person in Focus
Hemali Pradip Joshi is a passionate
educator, resource person and committee
member at National Children's Science
Congress, Govt. Of India, Mumbai Division.
Mrs. Balachandran is an educator who
entered the field of education to inculcate
love for learning among young students.
As a staunch educator, Ms. Shahani’s vision
has built strong ethical and heart-centric
business leaders for decades.
Principal,
GD Doenka Public
School Ghaziabad
Principal,
Ramjas School
RK Puram
Director, Annapurna
College of Film
and Media
Principal, Shantiniketan
International School
Hyderabad
Principal,
Mira Model School Delhi
Principal,
Podar International
School
CEO-Operations,
Hello Kids
IBPYP Facilitator,
DPS International
Science Educator,
The Borivali Education
Society's R. C. Patel
High School
Chairperson,
Shahani Group
Name of the Institute
Swati Mishra has transformed online
education for today's generation brining ease
and effective learning through their Ed-Tech
Platform.
Swati Mishra
Sales Head,
AcadPrime EdTech

White Knight of Legal
Education in India
Dr.
Bhatara
Anila
Education is
not merely a job;
it's an involvement,
commitment, and a way
of life. It gets embedded
in your system, and
there is no bouncing
back.

Dr. Anila Bhatara
Founder,
AB Tutorials

Source of Inspiration
Her mother admiringly influenced
Dr. Anila. While talking about her, she
says, "My mother, being at the
distinction of holding a double
master's during those times and giving
utmost importance to education, has
been my greatest source of
inspiration." After completing her
post-graduation, Dr. Anila's journey
started with a turning point when she
got married to her husband, Late Col.
R.K Bhatara (VSM), who further
inspired her and became her role
model.
Values and Viewpoints
Dr. Anila shares the vision, mission,
and beliefs of her institute - AB
Education, below:
Vision: To create values in lives
through education, entailing, realizing
inner potential, and transferring
humanity from one generation to
another.
Mission: Through Psychometric
assessment tests and counseling and
guidance, to help students realise their
inner potential and make brilliant
lawyers and good human beings.
The AB Education team believes that
human resource is the most important
resource, and developing them is an
essential prerequisite to a developed,
responsible, and prosperous country.
Product solutions and models for
applications for diverse industries are
developed through extensive research
and development, whether aviation,
shipping, hospitality, engineering,
infrastructure, power, petroleum, or
other energy sectors.
AB Tutorial has won several awards
for its excellent work in education.
Some of the awards are listed below:
Advancements in legal education can
meet many other challenges in the
legal system. By propagating education
and awareness in law, India can
achieve easily accessible, profound
legal aid and swift justice to its
citizens.
Dr. Anila Bhatara, and her institute-
AB Tutorials, have embarked on a
laudable reputation for outstanding
education in law and efforts to spread
legal awareness. Dr. Anila Bhatara also
works as a consultant counselor with
various schools in India.
Birth and Rise
Dr. Anila Bhatara was born and raised
in a family of educationists who highly
respected and valued education.
Having studied in public and
missionary schools all over India, she
was lucky and had ample opportunities
in the field of education.
She opted for liberal arts at the
St. Xavier's College, University of
Mumbai, where she completed under-
graduation and post-graduation,
st
securing the 1 position in the
university. Specialization in education
and psychology further gave her a
platform to do B.Ed. and M.Ed. with
doctoral dissertation and further an
opportunity to do post-graduation in
counseling from NCERT.
In 1992, Dr. Anila founded AB
Tutorials for law exam training, which
has touched more than 45,000 students'
lives, and ABERD for career guidance
and counseling, which has successfully
counseled over 1,00,000 students.
Alongside, she has also worked as a
consultant in various organizations and
schools to guide students through the
process of psychometric assessments.
India's Most Admired Women In Educational Sector - 2022
When we generally think of
the legal system, and its
practitioners, a common
vague visual of black robed
individuals, a distantly placed dais, and
the judge sitting on an elevated podium
arises for us as laymen. But apart from
these abstract visuals, most citizens in
our country are unaware of the law and
even fundamental rights granted by the
constitution. This situation is termed
legal illiteracy and could have an
adverse effect on a democratic country
like India.
Legal literacy or Legal awareness can
be defined as apprehension regarding
affairs in law, which is empowering for
an individual. Legal awareness among
citizens contributes an immense
strength to the constitution. This is why
permeating legal awareness and legal
education is the need of the hour.
W
Human resource
is the most important
resource and
developing it is the
single most important
pre-requisite to a
developed, responsible
and a prosperous
country.

Ÿ Coaching Institute of the year-
Higher Education Review, 2018
Ÿ National Quality Excellence
Award- Praxis Media, 2019
Ÿ Education Company of the Year –
Silicon India Magazine, 2019
Ÿ List of Top 10 promising courses
and training providers- Knowledge
Review, 2020
An Institute on a Mission
AB Tutorials is India's only global law
academy guiding and preparing
students for various exams across India
and overseas.
AB Tutorials' course objectives include
exam preparations for LNAT UK,
LSAT International for aspirants
intending to pursue law in the UK, US,
Canada, and other European countries.
Other thrust areas of the institute are
psychometric assessments and
evaluation, guidance and counseling,
education technical and quality
assurance mechanism and reviews, law
graduate professional guidance and
trajectory enhancements with pre-law
guidance, and law university
admissions at LLB, LLM, JD, and
other specialized law degree
international courses.
The institute provides Psychometric
Aptitude testing services for
Government and corporate sectors.
Speciﬁc models are designed for
educational institutes, corporate
clients, and individuals.
The institute has also been contributing
to providing legal awareness in various
sections of the society, be it schools,
colleges, women and child protection,
to create awareness about the legal
rights and enforcement mechanisms
available to common people.
The students must
opt for a career
which is best suited
for them, so that they
can achieve heights
in the related fields
with respect to the
aptitude and interest
they possess.

Challenges and Solutions
According to Dr. Anila, educators are
struggling today, mainly due to an
unavailability of a uniform policy and
its implementation. She also thinks that
there is a scarcity of the
availability of good training programs.
During the pandemic, a great effort
was made by AB Tutorials to provide
productive learning through online
mode and disseminate knowledge and
information. Numerous talks and
seminars were given on aspects of
education. Particular emphasis was
given to mental and emotional health
to propagate strength and faith among
the students.
Dr. Anila adds, "Online education is a
great blessing and has a lot to offer to
students, teachers, and working
professionals as people in general with
technology and changing times. It is
time to positively accept the
advancement and know that one can
achieve a lot. With online teaching,
teachers in the present times are
required to upgrade themselves with
technology; it can work wonders if
applied in the right way."
Dr. Anila believes that with the
internet, a platform is provided which
exposes a vast arena of knowledge for
the students. "It has its positives and
negatives; there is one way of
communication. To conclude, there is a
great impact on social-emotional
development, whereby at times,
students find that they are at a juncture
where a lot of help is required by the
right people to gain confidence and
have clarity of thought. It has led the
students to realize the importance of a
'guru' or a mentor in their life, also the
importance of offline teaching. A great
deal of teaching and learning process
was taken for granted," Dr. Anila
added.
Education, a Tool of Empowerment
Dr. Anila Bhatara admits that the
knowledge about one's health, hygiene,
basic work is essential which implies
enhancing oneself in all the areas.
She believes that, "Education is not
merely a job; it's an involvement,
commitment, and a way of life. It gets
embedded in your system, and there is
no bouncing back. Education entails
realizing inner potential and
transferring humanity from one
generation to another. In terms of
change, I feel we must redefine
'Education' to include the development
of specific areas that have been
neglected so far. Efforts are being
made, but I feel it should begin early in
growing years of one's life."
"These can be broader areas of
education, a model whereby this has to
be balanced along with practical
knowledge and skills so that it allows
Education is a
life-long process, and to
achieve one's goals and be
successful, one has to be
committed, focused, dedicated
and have the zeal from within to
reach out to the masses.

people to move on in life. To inculcate
values that provide a base to build up
holistic personality viz. National Social
Service Scheme working for some
NGOs, opportunities, and framework
of this should be a part of the
curriculum," Dr. Anila Bhatara added.
Dr. Anila believes that knowing oneself
and their world of work and relating
yourself to the world of work,
Correlating with one's capacity,
interest, and aptitude, should also be a
part of the curriculum.
She also thinks that it should be used
as a tool of empowerment to
understand students' capacity,
potential, and interest in the fields they
opt for.
Outlook for Coming Years
While sharing insights about her
outlook for future endeavors, Dr. Anila
says, "The students must opt for a
career which is best suited for them, so
that they can achieve heights in the
related fields with respect to the
aptitude and interest they possess.
Along with this, we look forward to
enlightening students' lives by
imparting them formal education along
with life skills which makes them a
responsible citizen and bring laurels to
the country, adding to the pride of
India." She also notifies that the AB
Tutorials is expanding pan India to be
able to reach out to students to all the
parts of the country and reach out to
maximum students for career guidance
and counseling and developing a good
human resource base in the country.
Dr. Anila Bhatara anticipates guiding
and mentoring future law aspirants
across the country and the world
to create the best quality law
graduates at the forefront of
things on an international
platform.
Given the backdrop of sudden
technological indulgence in education, Dr. Anila
thinks more efforts have to be put into skill development programs,
increasing productivity and a change of attitude towards specific
work-related careers that will bring them into the mainstream of
education. While talking about the same, she explains, "Education is
a life-long process, and to achieve one's goals and be successful,
one has to be committed, focused, dedicated and have the zeal
from within to reach out to the masses." She believes that it is also
crucial for educators to understand that every child is unique and
must be treated as per their requirements.
Golden Words of Advice
Awards and Accreditations
Dr. Anila Bhatara has been recognized for her excellent work and
contribution to education in India. Following are some awards and
achievements of her:
Ÿ Under graduation and Post-graduation from St. Xavier's college,
Mumbai topped the university in 1967-68.
Ÿ The Fr. Bochum Scholarship- 1968-69, awarded by the University of
Mumbai.
Ÿ The Khan Bahadur H. K Bhabha Scholarship- 1968-69, awarded by
the University of Mumbai.
Ÿ Lord Minto Scholarship Topping in graduation-1968-69, awarded by
University of Mumbai.
Ÿ Topped in Masters Education and gold medalist from Punjab
University, Chandigarh- 1981.
Ÿ Post-graduation in counseling from NCERT-1988-89.
Ÿ Full-time Member of the International council of psychologists.
Ÿ Affiliate member of American psychological association-1995.
Ÿ Media coverage related to guiding confused teenagers, cases of
kidnapping, etc.-1994, 1995.
Following are Dr. Anila Bhatara's contributions to her field of education:
Ÿ Resource-person with NCERT (National Council of Educational
Research and Training) conducting training programs for counselors,
selecting and training programs, writing modules.
Ÿ She was associated as a resource person conducting programs for
International Diploma for SAARC countries.
Ÿ Preparing resource material for IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National
Open University).
Ÿ Conducting programs, talks, and training programs for NIPCCD
(National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development).
Ÿ Working on an honorary basis for organizations like Urvi Vikram trust
(NGO), VIMHANS, Navodya School, women's organization, etc.

Formulating the Love for Learning
Mrs.
Balachandran
The teacher's
technology skills
have a lot to play
in the effective
delivery of lessons
from both the
point of syllabus
coverage and
attention spans.
Principal

Cover Story
Mrs. Bhalachandran
Principal,
Ramjas School RK Puram

interest in both language and education to grow expertise in
both subjects eventually. Today she is recognised in both
fields as an expert.
Source of Inspiration
Mrs. Balachandran found her role models at an early age in
her teachers. Her biology teacher would constantly guide
her on the study methods while conveying the subject
wonderfully and even going beyond to teach how large
chunks of the syllabus can be managed in a limited allotted
timeframe. Her teacher would make the students understand
at a very young age that the day would only be twenty-four
hours and make the best use of it. This had prepared
Mrs. Balachandran with the time constraint, even when she
had to reach the highest level in the subject, and has helped
her understand time management at its very core.
Moreover, her English teacher induced love for the subject
by making the students think creatively and critically about
everything they read. As a student of Senior Cambridge,
which today is known as ICSE, Mrs. Balachandran had a lot
of literature to cover, and it became the most beautiful,
enlightening experience. Interestingly, as she completed her
B.Ed, she had joined a school as a teacher and became
colleagues with her childhood English teacher.
Joining the Esteemed Ramjas Institution
Mrs. Balachandran was a teacher at Modern High School
Calcutta for just about a year. After her marriage, she
moved to Delhi and joined Ramjas School Pusa Road in
1973. Little did she know that she would remain with
Ramjas organisation till 2008.
Mrs. Balachandran had initially joined as a vice-principal at
Rajmas RK Puram, but the appointed principal had to leave
due to some circumstances. Hence, Mrs. Balachandran
joined as the principal of the esteemed school in 1974, till
she retired in 2008.
The founder of Ramjas Institutions, Late Rai Kedar Nath Ji,
despite constraints of poverty, pursued his studies with
great devotion, dedication, and distinction and rose to the
position of a Sessions Judge. He was a man of a keen
intellect and had in him a rare combination of sterling
qualities like simplicity, compassion, sacrifice, fortitude,
strong will, and irrepressible zeal.
Do you remember your first day at school? A strange
gush of feelings might have been revisited if you
try to recall. On the first day at school, children
feel like they are separated from the family, but actually,
they are stepping into a brand new world of learning.
Would you also be able to recall the very first lesson on the
same day? Probably not!
Only a few would recall the very first lesson on the first day
at school, but we surely remember the lessons that opened
our world of imagination and made us curious about the
subject.
There must be some reason why that particular lesson gets
stuck in your memory longer than others.
It does not have much to do with the lesson or the idea but
more with how it was conveyed for you to understand and
how the teacher captured all your attention and curiosity.
As Benjamin Franklin said, "Tell me, and I forget. Teach
me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn," great
teachers and their lessons make a formidable impact on
children's minds.
Mrs. Balachandran is one such educator who had started
her journey into the field of education with a solemn
purpose - to inculcate love for learning among her students.
She has been active as a teacher and Principal of Ramjas
School, RK Puram for over three decades and continues to
inspire us with her incredible journey.
The Story as it Began
As a student in Kolkata, Mrs. Balachandran had opted for
education as a subject at graduation level. Very few
universities were offering it as a subject. There was no
counselling at that time, and she had selected the subject
out of sheer interest. She followed it with a B.Ed degree.
As her interest in the subject grew, she completed a Post
Graduation in Education (M.Ed) from the prestigious
Central Institute of Education, Delhi University. This was
followed by a Post Graduation in English from Chandigarh.
Mrs. Balachandran was already a voracious reader and had
always loved English literature. Hence, she combined her
D

Mrs. Balachandran adds while speaking
about him, "In the real sense, he was a
true - Karma Yogi. He was a beacon of
light and left no stone unturned to dispel
the darkness of ignorance prevailing in
society. He resigned from the post of
Session Judge and made a significant
mark in the annals of history by devoting
himself to serving the cause of education.
He established temples of learning, The
Ramjas Schools, which bore fruits with the
Ramjas Team expanding to include 16 schools,
one Day Boarding School, one Post-Graduate
Ramjas College, and Ramjas Sports &
Mountaineering Institute, with a fraternity of about
15,000 students and staff. The spirit of his great noble
soul will forever continue to guide us all in our ceaseless
endeavours in the pursuit of truth, knowledge, and
wisdom."
The esteemed school shares its motto to be Shradha,
Gyan, Karm.
Visionary Outlook of Ramjas School
Ramjas Schools envision their students to do well and
compete with the best. But more than anything, the school
strives to cultivate the right values in life. The course
objectives ensure that the learning outcomes match the
course objectives.
The school has always seen teachers as learners and was the
first in Delhi to set up a Teachers' Center with support from
the British Council in 1976. The organisation ensured that
teachers kept learning and sharing their learning with
colleagues.
They had several training programs at
the Center by world-renowned experts
from the British Council and India. All
the workshops were conducted at no
cost to the teachers, and invitations
spanned across most Delhi schools.
Mrs. Saroja Srinivasan, a teacher from
Ramjas school, was one of the first
teachers to undergo training in the UK
on Environmental Studies in 1976
when no school had introduced it as a
subject.
Being Ahead of Time
According to Mrs. Balachandran, technology and
education go hand-in-hand and have played a vital
role during the pandemic. Mrs. Balachandran adds,
"Of course, the teacher's technology skills have a lot to
play in the effective delivery of these lessons from both the
point of syllabus coverage and attention spans."
She lists the critical effects of the same below:
Ÿ Students have begun to feel that teachers are not
indispensable, and technology can be self-sufficient.
Ramjas School ensured that
every child had a chance to be
educated, and long before the
Economically Weaker Section
rules (Right to Education Act),
they had 25% of their students
getting free education.

Ÿ Students have started losing interest in learning as there
is often not enough interaction among them.
Ÿ Students have subtly started appreciating schools for all
the learning that indirectly takes place through the
activities like sports etc.
Furthermore, Ramjas RK Puram was selected by 'Intel' to
set up the first Teach To the Future lab in 2000 to train
teachers about the use of technology. More than 3000
teachers were trained at the school, and Craig Barrett, the
CEO of Intel, formally inaugurated the lab.
Mrs. Balachandran had completed her Master's Training,
won a special award, and was sent to Osaka in Japan to
address teachers on the benefits of technology integration.
Many of her students are in the technology field worldwide
and have gained recognition as scholars and professors in
the US, Canada, and the UK.
Mrs. Balachandran has also been an ODA scholar of the
British Council and was trained in England in the
Communicative Approach to Teaching English and on her
return she trained a large number of teachers in this
approach which was adopted by CBSE (Central Board of
Secondary Education). This approach is now being renewed
by CBSE.
She had also represented India at the UN on The Education
of Girls in 2007 As a part of this delegation and had
traveled to two Universities in the US to address
the students.
Innovation in Education
Mrs. Balachandran shares an incident that went beyond
academic work and signifies that education is truly an
impeccable tool for empowerment. She says, "One of the
social empowerment programs was an exchange where
students of the school went to a village in Udaipur and
lived with the weavers in their homes and experienced their
hardships. They were then invited to the school and stayed
with us. The same students were then taken to my husband's
village Iringal in Kerala. They were able to compare village
life in the two villages vis-a-vis education, development,
cleanliness, etc."
Ramjas School has taken up several international programs
in various fields, including Project Citizen India - We The
People, where many schools (nearly 500) were involved.
The program funded by The Center For Civic Education
California gets students to look at Government policies and
their implementation/lack of implementation. Under the
project, students took up many civic problems like Lack of
Toilets in the Villages, Preservation of Monuments, Acid
Victims, etc. A delegation of students was taken to
Washington under this project.
Another project was the link with The Droitwich School,
Essex, which specialised in sports. Under the exchange
program, which started in 2005, many students traveled to
the UK, and many students from the UK visited India and
stayed with host families.
Ramjas School ensured that every child had a chance to be
educated, and long before the Economically Weaker Section
rules (Right to Education Act), they had 25% of their
students getting free education.
Word of Advice for the Future Educators
Mrs. Balachandran believes that an educator
should not treat teaching as any other job. She
quotes, "Your contribution will go a long way
to make a much better world, so be
committed and remember your rewards will
come not in a monetary form but in the way
humanity will have risen to unbelievable
levels."
Your contribution as a teacher
will go a long way to make a
much better world. So be
committed and remember your
rewards will come not in a
monetary form but in the way
humanity will have risen to
unbelievable levels.

Adi
Aditi
Leading the
Heritage of
Excellence
to the Future
Goradia
Managing Director,
Billimoria High School, Panchgani
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iti
The Knowledge Review takes immense
pride to share excerpts from our
conversation with Ms. Aditi Goradia,
Managing Director of the school.
Legacy of a Dynamic Institution
Aditi Education Society's- Billimoria
High School was founded in 1908 and
is owned and managed by the Goradia
Family. The school is located on the
serene hills of the Sahyadris in the
historic town of Panchgani. A 113-
year-old legacy institute Billimoria
High School is the alma mater to
numerous successful alumni, from
Governors to Writers, Corporate CEOs
to DJs, and from actors to army
personnel. The school has raised
leaders in various fields for over a
century, and the journey continues!
The Solid Value Construct
While speaking about the school's
perseverance in ensuring quality
education through the years, Ms. Aditi
asserts, "Every child is different. Every
child is unique. Our pedagogy is
simple: keep things child-centric. For
us, it is essential to value every
individual who learns with us." The
school encourages individuality and
independent thinking to raise healthy,
confident global citizens.
Ms. Aditi believes that today's youth
can make a successful career in any
field. They can carve a niche for
themselves by doing what they love.
BHS helps every child realise their
potential by providing a wholesome
environment that facilitates all-around
growth. The carefully curated
curriculum hones learning in a
progressive curriculum, which gives
children a chance to explore concepts
Aprominent Spanish cellist,
Pablo Casals, had once said,
"A child must know that
he/she is a miracle, that since the
beginning of the world there hasn't
been, and until the end of the world
there will not be, another child like
him/her."
Children truly are unmarked
reservoirs of potential. When it
comes to harnessing this potential,
one has to tread with care,
understanding, and extensive
expertise. The esteemed Billimoria
High School, Panchgani, has been
successfully harnessing this potential
of its students for more than a
century.
with the help of various activities such
as creative arts, specialised sports,
information technology, and other life
skills. The school provides a nurturing
space to encourage self-expression
supported by a passionate and
proficient student-centric team.
A Resolute Leader
Intending to overhaul the monotony in
the education system, Ms. Aditi
graduated from the University of Texas
at Austin with a degree in
Anthropology and Asian Studies along
with a certification from the UTeach
program at the College of Education
(UT Austin). An Alumna of Billimoria
High School herself, she was a youth
athlete specialising in track & field and
basketball.
Ms. Aditi asserts, "Schools across the
globe must center themselves around
the needs of the children, share ideas,
and grow collectively." Under her able
leadership, Billimoria has stepped into
the new, progressive age of
experiential learning. She believes that
learning is constant and universal, and
it must always be a joyful process. She
encourages collaboration, respect, and
openness among the team and students
at Billimoria High School.
For her ceaseless efforts and
contribution to the education space,
Ms. Aditi Goradia has received
numerous awards and accolades. Some
of them are listed below:
Ÿ Most Promising Influential Leader
of 2019 -Silicon India Magazine
Ÿ Top Women Entrepreneurship
Award in Education - World
Education Summit 2019
Ÿ Education Evangelist of India -
Great Place to Study (Forbes India)
Fostering Learning Grounds
Schools
across the
globe must
center
themselves
around the
needs of the
children, share
ideas, and grow
collectively.
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Ÿ Outstanding School Education
Leader (Top 20 Women Educators
Award) - ASMAAcademia
She has also been a Panel Speaker at
various Educational Conferences,
including India Didac, World
Education Summit, School Leadership
Summit, APAC, and the Brainfeed
Education Summit.
Innovative Programme Offerings
BHS has recognised the significance of
21st Century skills such as
independence, self-confidence,
compassion, and empathy. Being a
residential school, Billimoria High
School offers experiences of life that
are beyond academics lessons. The
school prioritises preparing students
for the world while simultaneously
discovering their individual strengths
and abilities. The school's Life
Enrichment Program is one such
initiative that plays a crucial role in
helping students tap into their special
interests and unique skill sets.
The school strives to create healthy
future leaders by imparting strong
values of ethics, courage, compassion
and proactivity. While speaking about
leadership, Ms. Aditi says, "Successful
leadership is the result of positive
intent combined with hard work,
openness and collaboration. A position
of leadership provides authority. A
good leader will ensure that the
responsibility and liability of the
position are prioritised above
recognition and power."
The Schools' Leadership program
includes:
Ÿ The School Leadership Forum of
Captains & Prefects
Ÿ The Debating Society
Ÿ The School Magazine and
Journalism Club
Ÿ The Interact Society (A Student
Panel of Rotary International)
Ÿ The Culture & Communications
Team
The school has been affiliated with the
Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE), Delhi, for the last three
decades, and the team firmly believes
in the Integrated Learning Outcome
Based Curriculum, which is
encouraged by the Board and NEP
2020.
Infrastructure
With a 17-acre heritage campus,
Billimoria High School sets a
benchmark for residential schools in
the country. Apart from the British Era
black stone Academic Buildings, the
campus boasts sports fields and co-
curricular facilities.
Living Spaces: The airy dormitories
provide the students with a sacred
space where dorm mates become
siblings. Together, triumphs are
celebrated, and jokes are shared. Under
the supervision of loving dorm parents,
it is a home away from home. Here, the
children gain the life skills to become
responsible, caring young men and
women. And it is here that they make
friends for life.
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Audio-Visual Labs- The school supports
alternative learning resources and
believes in imparting holistic learning.
Teachers personally create/curate digital
lessons to enhance the learning
experience of the children.
Laboratories- Apart from advanced
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Math
labs, the school's computer lab is
equipped with the latest systems,
uninterrupted wi-fi connectivity, and
powerful multimedia devices.
Library- One of the most expansive in the
region, the school Library is a sanctuary
of wisdom. It is spacious and airy - a
place where children learn to love and
respect the significance of words on
paper.
Sports and Fitness- At BHS, sport is an
integral part of the curriculum. The
school has ample space, multiple grounds,
and excellent sports infrastructure.
Students are given exposure to a variety
of sports before being encouraged to
pursue the specific sports of their choice.
Performing and Creative Arts- The school
believes that art provides the perfect
avenue for self-expression. Art inculcates
Successful
leadership is the
result of positive
intent combined with
hard work, openness
and collaboration.
A position of
leadership provides
authority. A good
leader will ensure
that the
responsibility and
liability of the
position are
prioritised above
recognition and
power.
confidence and self-love. With this in
mind, the school has incorporated an
extensive Performing and Creative Arts
program that stays in effect throughout
the year.
Equipped to Care
Ms. Aditi believes that food experience
directly correlates to learning, for the
brain and the body needs positive
sustenance to function well. She says,
"Let mealtimes be positive experiences
because food tastes better when it is
shared with family. Our children
experience family as they share the table
with their teachers."
The school provides a well-developed
nutrition plan that ensures optimum
physical growth, with a perfect blend of
nutrition and flavour.
Furthermore, when a student is injured
or feels unwell, the Infirmary is where
they go for some rest and recuperation.
The school has a 24-hour on-call Doctor
who visits daily and resident nurses who
care for the little ones just as a mother
would. In case of major injuries or
emergencies, nearby medical facilities
and specialists are available whenever
required.

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industry. Despite working in social
welfare for 20 years and having a
successful career in the film industry,
she took up the task on request from
her family to educate and train the
upcoming filmmakers at Annapurna
College of Film and Media.
She is a student of the esteemed
Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts. She
has ingrained the culture of discipline,
artistic practice, and spiritual values in
her teachings and governing at the
Annapurna College of Film and Media.
Integrating a Classical Dancer's
Discipline with the Vision of a
Legendary Actor
Amala Akkineni is a trained
Bharatnatyam dancer and being part of
the Kalakshetra troupe, she was deeply
inspired by Smt. Rukmini Devi
Arundale who was known for
catalysing the renaissance of the
Bharatnatyam dance form. Despite
being a great dancer, she was also an
educator, a Member of Parliament, and
the founder and director of
Kalakshetra.
"She (Rukmini Devi) believed there
was no better way to truly learn than
through the University of Life. She
questioned teaching history without the
effort to visit the place where the
monuments of the civilisation stand
and to experience those civilisations
Educating and Organising the
Film Education Space in India
AmalaAkkineni
Movies are often considered
as the gateway to reality.
The current geographical,
political, cultural, and spiritual
landscapes are beautifully portrayed in
the movies through the director's
vision. However, making a movie is
never too easy, as it requires more than
just hard work and perseverance.
Films have given the young generation
a platform to express their art form and
tell their stories to the world. In India,
despite having more than a century-old
history in filmmaking, there are very
few institutes that teach filmmaking.
Education about films and television is
lacking in the country and is yet to
reach the aspiring filmmakers of
tomorrow.
Identifying this need and being an
impacting figure in the film industry,
Amala Akkineni, the Governing
Board Member and Director at
Annapurna College of Film and
Media, has taken up the responsibility
to educate and train the young
generation about different aspects of
filmmaking and culminate the long-
cherished dream of the legendary film
actor Akkineni Nageshwara Rao.
Prioritising Education Over Career
as an Actor
Amala Akkineni has had an impactful
career as an actress in the Indian film
M through their art, poetry, and
literature. Hers was a living education,
and it was an adventure studying under
her leadership. Most of all, she knew
how to draw out a student's potential.
She never gave up on you," says
Amala.
Another prominent figure that inspired
Amala was her father-in-law, Shri
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, who
shared a similar belief as Smt. Rukmini
Devi Arundale. Despite having no
formal education, he was gifted with
immense wisdom and worked hard to
develop his talent and career.
"I am so deeply inspired by and
grateful to both stalwarts who have
contributed immensely to my success at
Annapurna College," says Amala about
her inspiration to join the education
sector.
Carrying Forward the Legacy of
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
The Annapurna College of Film and
Media is the brainchild of Mr
Nageshwara Rao with a vision to bring
professionalism to the unorganised film
industry. Being a visionary and
successful actor himself, he brought
together infrastructure, technology, and
education to strengthen the foundation
of the film industry in India. His
respect towards technicians, artists, and
educators allowed him to shape the
college and make it what it is today.
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We Provide an that
environment
encourages , innovation,
creativity
intellectual rigor and of
freedom
expression.
Mr Akkineni Nagarjuna, a film actor,
and producer, strongly believes in
education for being the basis to
revolutionise the film industry.
"Learning by doing is the best way,
and when empowered by education, the
knowledge can be transformative to the
individual and the industry," believes
the chairman of the institute
Mr Akkineni Nagarjuna.
The Annapurna college provides
hands-on experience to its students
along with the theoretical knowledge
that enables the students to be ready
for industry.
On a Visionary Mission to
Professionalise the Unorganised
Film Industry
Since its inception, the Annapurna
College of Film and Media has
included value-based learning in its
ecosystem. Under the guidance of
Amala Akkineni, the college has not
only taught but also practised esteemed
values like Integrity, Empathy, Social
Responsibility, and Adaptability. This
provided flexibility and created an
inclusive environment at the campus
for the overall development of
students.
With an extension of the founder's
vision, the college aims for:
Ÿ Providing holistic education on
campus to stimulate inquiry,
Critical Thinking, Creativity, and
Excellence.
Ÿ Mentoring for aesthetic
applications of craft.
Ÿ Explore and experiment with
entrepreneurial skills and business
acumen.
Ÿ Nurturing students to be global
citizens who encourage diversity by
moving into the world to practice.
Amala Akkineni
Governing Board Member and Director,
Annapurna College of Film and Media

Committed to Educational
Excellence
Amala, following the founder's
footsteps, has made Annapurna
College a hub of educational
excellence. She has the vision to
inspire a new generation of
filmmakers. There has been a
continuous revision and update in the
college curriculum that matches the
current trend in the industry.
"Cinema is an interdisciplinary process
and learning at the campus begins
from day one. The industry's
experienced faculty at the campus are
instrumental in delivering technical
subjects. Every theoretical concept is
followed by practice, projects, and
creative feedback to map the student's
growth and improvement," says the
director.
The common love for films has
brought students from different
cultures, backgrounds, and languages
together under one roof at Annapurna
College of Film and Media. The
director of the college has recognised
that academic rigour is not enough to
improve learning outcomes. This is the
reason that constant creative feedback
is included in the curriculum. Along
with that, the course objective also
includes understanding concepts,
developing creative practice,
experience, exposure to technology,
etc.
Changing with the Change in
Conventional Education
As W.E.B. Du Bois believed,
‘Education must not simply teach
work, it must teach life.’ She has
understood the impact of interactive
digital space and has blended the
medium to support creative learning,
innovative teaching, and foster the
students' individual potential.
During the lockdown, with the aid of
technology and tools, collaborative
discussions, projects, and assignments
were conducted for the students. Along
with being the audience on the digital
platform, students also got an in-depth
insight into creating engaging content.
Amala believes that "The real world
offers an equally rich dimension to
their education. They are encouraged
to experience life around them, face
and navigate real-life challenges and
learn from them. The virtue of being
pragmatic, passionate, and constantly
evolving is imbibed in them."
Overcoming the Digital Challenge
"We have a lost generation before us
and misinterpreting them or alienating
them is a danger. Every technological
shift has both positive and negative
repercussions. While technology has its
merits, it also has far-reaching
consequences on geopolitics, the state,
societies, families, and individuals.
Even though the next generation knows
the benefits technology has to offer, to
teach them to be mindful of it and not
be subservient to it is a challenge that
we as educators face today," says
Amala Akkineni.
Overcoming this challenge, the
institute director constantly consults
with and inspires the team to navigate
and evolve. With the backing of an
industry-ready team, the college was
online during the pandemic and
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Cinema is an
interdisciplinary and
process
learning at the begins
campus
from one.
day
delivered a productive and vibrant
semester. Sixty-eight industry
professionals, including top filmmakers
from India, took masterclasses and
provided proper guidance to future
filmmakers.
Enlightenment for Future Film
Educators
The concept of education has
undergone many changes over the
years. It has constantly evolved with
the demands in the industry and
drawing out a roadmap in the film
education space is extremely
important. Amala advises the
upcoming entrepreneurs in the film
space to get the right team of
academicians who prioritise learning.
She also believes that it is the first step
in the right direction.
"Any form of education deals with
shaping a generation of individuals
who perform their functions within the
frame of a society,” says Amala. “The
institution as an entity should foster
and enable democratic dialogue,
intellectual fervour, and a quest for
knowledge. Drawing from our example
at Annapurna, all the practices
mentioned above help us produce and
encourage cinema in its purest form,"
she added.
Roadmap for the Future
For film students and professionals,
working in an actual film studio gives a
hands-on experience of working in the
industry. The new state-of-the-art
campus with production floors,
post-production facilities, sound and
editing studios, amphitheatre, and
screening halls, is the next big step
for Annapurna College of Film and
Media.
"Virtual productions are the next big
thing in Film, and our Alumni are
already working with India's first
Virtual Studio in Hyderabad," added
Amala Akkineni.
Along with that, the college is planning
to increase collaboration through the
CILECT network to give the faculty
and students a diverse exposure to a
variety of educational approaches and
films. However, the immediate goal of
the college is to spread the word about
Creative Education and the much-
needed recognition and encouragement
to creative careers.

Archana
Archana
Mishra
Mishra
Extending the Reach of
Advanced Learning in India
India is a country with a total population of 1.4 billion,
which constitutes around 17% of the world's
population. While 26% of its population is aged below
14 years, India heavily resides on its education for ensuring
the grooming of its vast human recourse.
India has a vast network of schools for its widespread
demography that reaches every nook and corner of the
country. In such a case, monitoring the consistency of
education practices providing trained staff and
infrastructure is a humongous task for any single
organisation. This tumultuous task is smoothly manoeuvred
by several organisations that operate in sync to contribute
and deliver to India's educational advancements.
But such organisations, and schools are usually located in
big towns or cities, denying access to the children in small
towns and villages. Children from small towns and villages
are often sent away from their families to attend a distant
school or shift to the location. But some schools arise
intending to cater to such areas that have been long
deprived of state-of-the-art learning.
Delhi World Public School, Manendragarh is one such
school that has been contributing heavily to the ongoing
advancement in the education space in India. The
Knowledge Review takes pride in acknowledging the
school's efforts, with some excerpts from an interview with
the Principal of the School, Archana Mishra.
Please tell us about your journey throughout the
education sector right from the beginning of your
career.
I started my career as a school teacher back in 2004. It was
when the usage of computers in education, i.e., teaching,
report generation, was almost nil. After three years, I got
the opportunity to teach at various colleges affiliated with
Bangalore University as an assistant professor. Ten years
later, I shifted to Surat and worked with one of the reputed
schools as a senior academic coordinator in a completely
digital format. Currently, I am working as founder principal
and heading a school working digital and focusing on
providing Learning Management System (LMS) that
provides the study material in the complete digital format.
What inspired you to step into the education industry?
Who were your role models growing up?
The respect, love, and affection that a teacher gets
throughout their life inspired me to enter the education
field. Growing up, my role models were Swami
Vivekananda and Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
Tell us about your esteemed institute, its mission, and its
vision.
Education is about awakening to the power and beauty that
lies within all of us. Education as an idea is not just about
bricks, mortar, and concrete, but about building character,
enriching minds, and varied experiences that last a lifetime.
DELHI WORLD PUBLIC SCHOOL strives to give
students the all-around capability including creativity,
observation, and knowledge empowerment leading to the
generation of performing citizens with splendid character.
Mission- Delhi World Public School (DWPS),
Manendragarh seeks to create a feeling of curiosity and
discovery in each kid and a desire for experimentation,
observation, and synthesis. We endeavor to free the learning
process, to take it outside the four walls of classrooms to
activity workshops, resource centres, laboratories, and to
teach less for learning more.
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Vision- We are committed to providing global citizens as
torchbearers of a dynamic and harmonious world through
cutting-edge education incorporating Indian values and
world culture. We believe that every child is unique, and
their abilities must be analysed and groomed accordingly.
What are the priorities of your institute in terms of
course objectives and learning outcomes?
At DWPS, we ensure the overall development of the
students, making them fit for society, making them
employable, help them to achieve to perform at their best
potential.
Education is considered a tool of empowerment. What
efforts do you and the institution take to ensure that
education is provided to those who need it?
Since education is considered a tool of empowerment, we
try to provide a good number of seats for RTE. A nominal
fee is charged from financially deprived students, and
scholarships are available for female students.
The respect, love,
and affection that a
teacher gets
throughout their
life inspired me to
enter the education
field.
Archana Mishra
Founder Principal,
Delhi World Public
School, Manendragarh

How have using audiovisuals and other technological
advancements in education has changed learning?
I feel that interactive and online educational content is one
of the best ways to reach the new generation's very creative
students who want to learn through visuals at their learning
speed. It has redefined the entire learning procedure as it
simplifies the complex concepts into interactive and
exciting ways.
Kindly mention any of your awards, accolades, and
accreditations.
I was awarded the 'Asian education awards' for my
contribution towards the student's development.
I was also recognised as the Most progressive coordinator
by 'Global Education awards' and 'Shourya Samman
award' in the field of education in 2021.
What advice can you give to those who want to step into
the field of education?
My sincere advice to all those who wish to enter the field of
education will be to join only if they are passionate about
teaching and creating a difference in this society. Anyone
unwillingly entering this field will not only spoil one's life,
but it would spoil the lives of many students who come into
their hands.
Please share what lies ahead for you and your institution
in the near future.
I want to see my school grow as an institution known for
quality education in the near future. In a place like
Manendragarh, kids leave their parents at a young age and
go to bigger towns for their schooling. We want to stop this
practice so that the kids develop a good bond with their
parents and create memories for a lifetime. I want to
develop this school as a centre where students get prepared
for the competitive exams too. I want to see myself actively
contributing in the field of social service in the
near future.
I feel that interactive
and online
educational content is
one of the best
ways to reach the new
generation's very creative
students who want to
learn through visuals at
their learning speed.
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Dr. Ankita
A New-Age Dentistry Crusader
Jaiswal
The education ﬁeld
requires patience and
discipline, however, in
the current scenario,
an educator also
should have an open
mind to be able to
learn from every
person around.
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Dr. Ankita Jaiswal
Orthodontist, Saraswati
Dental College

The human ability to smile
separates them from all the
other animals on the planet. A
beautiful smile with a healthy set of
pearl whites is enough to easily
manifest a happy feeling around you.
Good oral health also contributes to
personality, productivity, quality of
life, and longevity.
However, India has one of the highest
cases of oral cancer in the world.
Dental cavities, misaligned teeth, and
sensitivity are other rampant problems
widely spread in the country. These
problems contribute a significant
amount of monetary and productivity
loss each year. Lack of awareness
about essential oral health in the
population adds to this unaddressed
problem.
Dr. Ankita Jaiswal is one of the
prominent dental educators in the
country, with one pious vision- to
amplify information and access to
good oral health in India.
In an interview with The Knowledge
Review, Dr. Ankita shares her views
about her vision for oral health
education in India. Following are some
excerpts from the interview:
Please tell us about your journey
throughout the education sector
from the beginning of your career
and your inspiration to pursue it.
During my post-graduation, I realised
that behind every great doctor, there is
a great teacher who instills not only
knowledge but also moral values in an
individual. That day I decided to be an
educator in the healthcare field to
shape new dentists with brilliant
knowledge and values so that they can
contribute something good to society.
My journey started with my
Saraswati Group of Educational
Institutes started as Saraswati Dental
College in 1998. Late Col. (Dr.) T.S.
Mathur and Mrs. Madhu Mathur
headed this Group with vigor and
vitality. Its mission, vision, and core
values are:
Ÿ To transcend boundaries and be a
global brand in value education in
dentistry.
Ÿ To sculpture and produce moral,
civic, and socially responsible
professionals by providing
integrated dental education in a
diverse learning environment.
Ÿ To promote a campus environment
that welcomes and honors women
and men irrespective of their
religion, caste, creed, and cultures
and create an atmosphere that
values intellectual curiosity, the
pursuit of knowledge, academic
freedom, and integrity.
Ÿ To create bridges between industry
and academics through
collaborative research and
continuous interaction.
Ÿ To render affordable, prompt, and
diverse dental & medical treatment
to society.
Ÿ To develop Saraswati Dental
College into a center of excellence
of international acclaim in dental
education, healthcare, and research.
What are the priorities of your
institute in terms of course
objectives and learning outcomes?
Saraswati Dental College and the
Group of institutes aim to produce
graduates and postgraduates with
strong ethical and moral values. Below
are some other important aspects we
stress upon:
Ÿ To produce quality dental graduates
and postgraduates with strong
ethical and moral values.
postgraduate lecture taking roles in
Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow. I
continued following my passion in
Vyas Dental College, Jodhpur, and then
returning to my parent college was a
dream come true. I learned that if you
are honest with your work, students
will give you respect and love, and I
am blessed to have such good students
who always motivate me to do better
for them. Even my seniors have always
encouraged me to achieve what I am
today, and I hope to deliver the same
passion, knowledge, values to the
student and society.
What inspired you to step into the
education industry? Who were your
role models growing up?
In my Masters (M.D.S.), I was blessed
with brilliant mentors. They not only
helped me in developing my skills but
also gave me an insight in enhancing
my personality to step confidently into
the real world. It was then that I
realized that an educator not only
shapes the mind of students but also
enhances overall personality, which is
good for the well-being of society. My
first role model is my mother,
Mrs.Nisha Jaiswal, who taught me to
be a bold and strong lady to face any
challenges of this world. Followed by
my father, Mr.Akhilesh Kumar Jaiswal,
who never made me realize that I am
his daughter, he had always treated me
as equal as my brother. And the third
person who has always inspired me is
my brother, Mr.Amit Jaiswal, who has
always encouraged me to dream big,
imparted me wings to fly. I would also
mention my esteemed mentor, Dr.
Ragini Tandon, and Dr. Pratik
Chandra, who acquired me the
knowledge and skills and helped me
step into the education sector.
Tell us about your esteemed institute,
its mission, vision, and core values.
T

growing dental health needs.
Ÿ To promote a campus environment
that treats women and men of all
religions, races, creeds, and
cultures equally and establish an
environment that values integrity,
academic freedom, and intellectual
curiosity to pursue new knowledge.
Ÿ To provide a wide variety of off-
campus educational and training
opportunities, including
information technologies, to dental
students and faculty.
Ÿ To impart basic and advanced
learning by engaging in scientific
research to improve human health
and quality of life.
Ÿ To promote research in the field of
dentistry and allied sciences by
exposing the faculty and students to
recent research methodologies and
by creating world-class facilities
within the institution.
Ÿ To collaborate with industry,
government, and non-government
institutions to provide
interdisciplinary academic
programs and bridge the institute
industry gap.
Ÿ To promote and educate
environment-friendly practices in
society.
Kindly share your views regarding
interactive, online education and
how it is redefining the ways we
learn.
We have been facing a pandemic for
two years now. During this time, the
biggest challenge was to continue
education while ensuring the safety of
students, and that brought online
education into the picture.
A new window of opportunity has
opened for the education sector; with
these interactive online classes, we get
to know those students, who were
earlier not able to reach any institute,
that too from the comfort of their
homes. The online education system
has redefined the learning process in a
whole new way. But it also has brought
new challenges to the surface. Online
Ÿ To provide prompt, affordable and
quality healthcare treatment in
general and dental treatment in
particular to all, to reduce the
burden of oro-dental diseases from
society.
Ÿ To keep students and faculty (all
stakeholders) abreast with recent
developments and methodologies
in the field of dental and allied
sciences.
Ÿ Promote research in dental and
allied sciences.
Ÿ To provide equal opportunity to all
eligible candidates aspiring for
dental education.
Ÿ To inculcate professional skills in
graduate and postgraduate students
by providing excellent dental
education to enable them to excel
in a highly competitive and diverse
global market.
Ÿ To provide a learning environment
that promotes students’ ethical and
moral value systems for a quality
dental practice to cater to society's
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Saraswati
Dental College aims
to transcend
boundaries
and be a global
brand in value
education in
the field of
dentistry.
teaching is cumbersome as well as the
process of learning is dependent on the
student. On the contrary, the offline
learning process gives control to the
teachers. We ensure students
understand this drawback of online
learning and encourage countering this
problem to attain satisfactory results.
What are the biggest challenges and
struggles faced by educators in
general?
In this competitive world with
constantly changing dynamics, the
biggest challenge for educators is to
instill discipline, determination, and
consistency in the learning process as
there is too much distraction out there.
The educators, in general, would often
find themselves in a dilemma whether
to orient the students to just focus on
the syllabus for good grades or to lead
them to explore the real world of their
prospective subjects. Every educator
must be updated with the changing
dynamics to encourage the students in
making careers not only in a
conventional stream but also in
extraordinary newly emerging streams.
Education is considered a tool of
empowerment. What efforts do you
and the institution take to make sure
that education is provided to those
who need it?
I am an Orthodontist by profession,
and being in the healthcare sector,
educating the people in the rural sector
about their health and well-being is of
main concern for me and my
institution. Our institute regularly
organizes many educational health
check-up camps to spread awareness
about maintaining their oral health.
The institute and I share a common
vision of educating people not only
inside the boundary of college but to
spread the knowledge outside the
institution also.
Kindly mention any of your awards,
accolades, and accreditations.
I have been awarded several awards in
the past years, including - the Women
of Substance Award 2022 in healthcare
(orthodontist) and Real Superwomen
2020 in healthcare (orthodontist).
What advice can you give to those
who want to step into the field of
education?
To be a part of the education field,
one's skills and knowledge have to
keep on upgrading. The education field
requires patience and discipline.
However, in the current scenario, an
educator should also have an open
mind to be able to learn from every
person around. We have to understand
that knowledge is not only confined to
books but beyond that too.
Please share what lies ahead for you
and your institution in the near
future?
Since the time and methodology have
changed a lot for me as an educator, I
have to focus more on innovating and
recreating new learning lessons than
following the conventional ones.
Saraswati Dental College aims to
expand the horizon of knowledge and
skills globally with tools that can be
accessed easily online also.
Mrs.Nisha Jaiswal
and Mr.A.K.Jaiswal

Bauer College amidst the chaos. I soon
went up the ladder and became the
Principal of the same institute in a
couple of years. Vaaradhi came into
existence in due course. It has been an
exciting journey during these twenty
years.
field of education? Who were your
role models?
Since childhood, education has been
my passion, so I took teaching as my
profession. At this point, I have to
mention Dr. R. Venkata Ramanan. He
was my principal at school. His words,
"If a nation wants to achieve the
highest student output, then its
intelligentsia should get into teaching,"
always kept me inspired to move
towards my dream and life’s goal at all
times. Also, I have a set of teachers –
SAPTA RISHI – the seven individuals,
both academic and non-academic, who
influenced me, inspired me, and set a
benchmark in initiating a shift in my
outlook towards students and
education. These made me
wholeheartedly believe and practice
that a teacher should focus on the
holistic development of a student.
Tell us about your esteemed
organization, its mission, vision, and
core values.
Vaaradhi Seva Samstha was
established with its prime focus on
providing educational facilities to the
needy with a vision to help the
deprived and the destitute in procuring
highly motivated and committed leader
who is focused on the supreme goal to
impart quality education.
We, at The Knowledge Review, got an
opportunity to converse with
Dr Archana when she shared her
journey through the education sector,
various challenges she faced
throughout her career, her noteworthy
accomplishments, and her future plans.
Following are the highlights of the
interview:
through the education sector right
from the beginning.
Born and brought up in the city of
pearls, I was fondly parented by Sri.
Daruri Srinivasa Chary and Smt. M.
Rama Devi in an unbiased and
unperturbed environment. Fostered in a
family of academicians, I was focused
to obtain Post-graduations in Business
Management, Travel & Tourism,
Social Work, and Psychology. My
enthusiasm led me to Cambridge
University and a subsequent doctorate.
I firmly believe that the hardiness of
every profession emerges out of the
knowledge and expertise that teachers
ingrain in future citizens.
Consequently, in spite of being a
meritorious student, I did not think
twice before choosing teaching as my
profession. My first teaching
assignment began at ICFAI as an HR
faculty. Marriage and motherhood
made my journey jerky. I took up a
new challenging task as HOD at John
Dr Archana
Acharya
Education is essential for not
only enabling students to pass
the examinations successfully
and get a good job, but it is also about
transforming individuals into future
leaders and seasoned professionals.
Every student wants quality education
and to become a dedicated
professional.
Throughout their journey in attaining
success in their career and academics,
students receive the guidance of
eminent educational leaders such as
Dr Archana Acharya, the Founder of
Vaaradhi Seva Samstha. She is a
One should never
take teaching as a
mere profession,
but one should
put in his heart,
commitment, and
passion to be a
dedicated teacher.
Driving Vaaradhi to Newer Heights
with her Dedicated Endeavors
E
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Dr Archana
Acharya
Founder,
Vaaradhi Seva Samstha
the necessary education, which
otherwise is a mirage to them. It
emphasises succouring the students in
realizing their full potential and also
boosting their morale through ethical
and moral education. It aims to reach
the maximum number of students
through seminars and workshops
conducted at their respective
educational institutions. Vaaradhi is
non-discriminatory and non-political in
nature. It does not expect any personal
benefit and works on the true spirit of
volunteers and philanthropists.
organization in terms of course
Vaaradhi is my brainchild; it aids in
education, medical and legal
necessities of the poor and the
destitute. It also aims to impart
knowledge and awareness with
regards to vital non-academic
issues like ethical and value-
based education, time
management, stress
management, fear of failure,
etc. to the student fraternity.
Vaaradhi believes in
bringing about sustainable
changes in students' lives
by educating them in non-
conventional methods
and non-academic
concepts. It aims at
improving the quality of conception in
students through unique intervention
modules and joyful learning
techniques. It also emphasises socially
meaningful curriculum in educational
institutions.
Kindly share your views regarding
interactive, online educational
content in redefining the ways we
learn.
The COVID-19 pandemic has
disrupted the normal mode of learning
worldwide. Education as a whole
shifted online. Smooth transition to the
virtual world is quite a challenging task
for both students and teachers. Making
a continuous effort to provide
customized teaching and learning
material suitable for online education
is another challenge in facilitating. It is
my ardent belief
that the quality
of teaching and learning online by far
are the most important influences on
the students' cognitive, affective,
social, and behavioural outcomes.
Along with the shift to highly rigorous
achievement standards, improved
student assessments, precise focus on
data to implement instructions, and
personalization of learning through the
latest technology, I feel teaching is a
considerable responsibility. One needs
to be ever-ready and sufficiently
equipped to take on these hybrid roles
of techno teaching to face the
challenges of the new era.
What are the biggest challenges and
struggles faced by educators in
general?
I believe educators are nation builders.
Right from my childhood, I have
always wanted to teach. I trust and
believe that educating is not just a
profession but a process that needs
large amounts of commitment,
patience, and adaptability. Firstly, an
educator needs to balance diverse
student needs. A single topic to be
understood by a diverse group with
varied learning speeds is quite a
An educator is a
vital part of our
society.

graduation, or even competitive
examinations at various levels.
Kindly illuminate us regarding your
awards, accolades, and
accreditations.
I was awarded “The Best Faculty HR –
2006, at ICFAI”; “The Teaching &
Research Excellence Award – 2020, by
EMG-SSM Trust”; and “Outstanding
Contribution To Student Development
– 2021, by Kiteskraft International”. I
have also been awarded the “Women’s
Leadership Award – 2021 by Hybiz
TV. An India Prime Icon Award and
being featured in the list of Top 100
Promising Teachers of India for 2021
add to my laurels. “Distinguished
Academician Award - 2021 by Women
Icon and World Women Council”,
“Distinguished Hospitality
Administrator And Trainer Award -
2022 by Crazy Tales” and “Women Of
Substance Award 2022 by HypEdge
Media”, are also few gems in my
crown.
education?
An educator or a guru has always been
held in high reverence in Indian
Culture. Gurus are unequivocally a
very vital part of our society. Their
prime purpose is to inspire children
and drive them towards success in life.
challenge. Secondly, they need to adapt
to changing market trends and
synchronize teaching content
accordingly. Thirdly, it is quite a
tedious task to inspire students to be
disciplined, self-motivated, and
productive while meeting the
expectation of parents and the
management.
and your organization put in to
make sure that education is provided
to those who need it?
Education is the best tool to empower
an individual. As the saying goes,
"Don’t give them fish, teach them
fishing," if you provide individuals
with their necessities, it would be
temporary, but if we educate
individuals, they become self-
dependent and also improve their
perspective towards life. This is
exactly what Vaaradhi does. It assists
individuals who are not financially
equipped to obtain an education. We, at
Vaaradhi, emphasize more on higher
education as it helps individuals in
positioning themselves at a respectable
place in society. Across various
educational institutions, we identify
meritorious individuals who are
financially under-equipped and assist
them in continuing their education
further, be it under-graduation, post-
Teachers in the current era carry an
incredible responsibility. They need to
understand that unlike other
professions, teaching is not just a mode
to make money but a method of
making lives. Teaching was never easy,
and it will never be so. One should
never take teaching as a mere
profession, but one should put in his
heart, commitment, and passion to be a
dedicated teacher. As a guru, one has to
be an inspirer and motivator; one needs
to be conscious that he handles young
minds which will be molded as per our
actions. Thus, he should feel that he is
entitled with an apex responsibility of
shaping futures.
Please share your future plans.
In a roller-coaster ride of 20 years, I
faced many challenges in living my
dream of being an able academician,
shaping futures, and making lives. My
morale shattered so badly at times that
I had to pull myself together with an
arduous effort from calling quits. But
by God's grace, every time I was
depressed, I bounced back like a
phoenix from ashes, more motivated
and more focused. With the continuing
support of my family, I, through
Vaaradhi, aim to continue my journey
and explore new avenues and
opportunities to render services to the
deprived and the destitute in procuring
necessary education at various levels.
In the coming years, I would dedicate
my time and resources to their
maximum extent in achieving the goals
of Vaaradhi, which is also my life’s
goal.
Education is the best
tool to empower an
individual.
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Wielding Education for Social Transformation
PGIMER, Institute of Microbial
Technology (IMTECH) at Chandigarh,
India, and in the Dept. of Biochemistry
at Technical University, Germany.
During my professional journey, I have
published research in various National
and International Journals. I have
participated in multiple National and
International conferences as an invited
speaker and have chaired scientific
sessions. I have been a subject of
music therapy, and in due course of my
therapy, I got involved in music so
much that I started learning music. I
got cured of many diseases because of
music therapy's primary or secondary
effects while learning music.
We have helped many female subjects,
children, and the elderly gain self-
confidence and help them feel
empowered by our unique and
excellent teaching designs. Autistic
children have also gained from music
therapy.
During my career with the Rayat
Bahra group, I have been actively
involved in conducting Rehabilitation
and Music Therapy conferences as
Chairperson in association with
National Rehabilitation Institute, ENT
Dept. PGIMER, Chandigarh and
SABH Foundation, USA.
I believe that education should not be
restricted to merely collecting degrees
and should be used for social
empowerment. I wish to be a student
Dr. Neena Mehta, who thrives on
impacting change among people with
education. Below are some highlights
of the interview.
throughout the education sector
right from the beginning of your
career.
I, Dr. Neena Mehta, was born and
brought up in Chandigarh. I am PhD in
Biochemistry and working as Professor
and HOD, Dept. of Biochemistry with
Rayat-Bahra Group, Mohali, Punjab
(Near Chandigarh). During my studies
and Post Doctorate research, I gained
research experience in my field at
various research institutes in India and
abroad like Panjab University,
As Nelson Mandela says,
“Education is the most
powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world,”
education has proved through years to
be the most dominating factor in the
overall development of any country in
the world.
Education in India has not just ensured
a solid human resource but has
extensively contributed to a true
awakening of the nation since its
Independence.
The Knowledge Review takes immense
pleasure and pride to uncover through
an interview the story of an educator,
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throughout my life, and whatever
knowledge I have gained in my career,
I want to pass it on with love to those
aspiring.
education industry? Who were your
role models growing up?
To sincerely disclose the fact, I never
wanted to be in the education line. I
wanted to opt for a subject that would
lead me to have an independent setup
and build my career, and with this
thought, I shifted from Chemistry
Dept. in Panjab University to
Biochemistry Dept. My Biochemistry
Professors of Panjab University,
IMTECH, and PGIMER, Chandigarh,
are my all-time mentors and inspiration
who are with me like my family
members and always stood by me at
different stages of my life and struggles
in my career.
My acceptance of all the challenges
and my faith in God lifted me
gradually to different heights in the
education sector. I can never forget that
my mother was a noble and pious lady
and was a beloved teacher of her
students and it inspired me.
My biggest source of inspiration
during my journey in the educational
career is my husband, Prof. (Dr.) S. K.
Mehta, also an academician and
presently Vice-Chancellor at the
University of Ladakh, is an
internationally renowned scientist par
excellence in his field of Physical
Chemistry.
Many secrets of professional ethics and
dedication in the education sector were
sincerely taught by my father, a very
honest workaholic person retired from
Panjab University, who never
compromised against any pressure and
taught us the same, which is essential
for the institute where we work.
I believe that one gets educated at
every step during your journey of
setting up your career and rising to the
next step after that.
Tell us about your esteemed institute
and its mission, vision, and core
values.
Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes
(RBGI), a leading private education
group in northern India, is a huge
umbrella under seven campuses with
30000+ students with diverse cultures,
regions, and lifestyles. The group has
emerged as a premier destination for
higher and professional education in
Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal
Pradesh in the Northern Region of
India in approximately 21 years. Rayat
Bahra University, a lush green campus,
was established in 2014.
The University focuses on student-
centric, multidisciplinary, and skill-
based education. The group provides
education in the areas of Engineering,
Management, Pharmacy, Hotel
Management, Education, Law,
Sciences, Social Sciences, Agriculture
Sciences, Medical & Allied Sciences,
Media Studies, Polytechnic, Dental,
and Nursing. In addition to education,
the group is actively engaged in
fulfilling its social responsibility.
institute in terms of course
The curriculum is the core of
education. It is vital to have a relevant,
well-structured curriculum that
answers all the questions about the
future and equips the student with all
the necessary skills and knowledge.
Rayat Bahra University offers
academic programmes reaching out to
a wide spectrum of students across the
globe. The syllabus is dynamic and is
constantly revamped to keep pace with
the rapid developments in various
fields of study, scientific and
Education should
not be restricted to
merely collecting
degrees and should
be used for social
empowerment.
“
Dr. Neena Mehta
Professor and HOD Biochemistry,
Dean Academic Affairs

technological advancements and to
meet the demands of academia,
industry, and society.
The University focuses on the courses
that are helpful for children in getting
jobs in their academic fields or being
an entrepreneur. To make the teaching
and learning more innovative and
interactive various institutes have been
equipped with labs where all required
facilities are available. Environment
studies are included in all UG
programmes. Several activities such as
seminars, workshops, guest lectures,
industry visits, and field excursions are
organized for students of all
programmes to create awareness about
the environment and sustainability
issues. In addition, many National and
international days are celebrated every
year. Rayat Bahra University provides
international students with
opportunities to pursue courses in
various streams. These courses aim to
develop professional capabilities and
instil competencies like social and
ethical values, human values,
environmental sensitivity, etc.,
resulting in the holistic development of
future professionals.
and the institution take to ensure
that education is provided to those
who need it?
As women, we know first and foremost
how vital education is to shape our
future and be good citizens. While we
provide many formal modes of
empowerment like scholarships for
socially underprivileged students and
students who lost one or both of their
parents, we also give a lot of time to
mentorship.
At Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes, we
spend a lot of time guiding students
when they seek help for non-classroom
issues. We are, therefore, aware of the
circumstances that might affect the
academic performance of most of our
students, and we do our best to
empower them personally and through
the system.
Kindly mention any of your awards,
accolades, and accreditations.
Ÿ Awarded Special stipend to attend
the International course on
Molecular Medicine at Freiburg,
Germany by the organizers
Ÿ Awarded open SRF by CSIR
Ÿ Awarded Travel Grant by DST to
attend an international course on
Tuberculosis at Naples, Italy
Ÿ Awarded Travel Grant by CSIR to
attend an international course on
stem cells at Salerno, Italy
Ÿ Awarded Iconic Women Creating a
Better World for All by WICCI
Ÿ Meritorious Award by Rayat Group
of Institutes
education?
Being in education is a rewarding
experience. Being an educator teaches
one to be empathetically organized and
infuses leadership skills as one gains
experience in teaching and mentorship.
For those of us who also conduct
research, we know very well: real
learning comes when we explain
concepts in our subjects of expertise to
others in a simplified manner and get
exposed to their questions and
perspectives that might have escaped
our own understanding. So it is not
only the students who are learners in a
classroom but also the teacher. I would
advise youngsters to consider
education as an important endeavour of
contribution to society, which requires
the best talents to join hands in shaping
our future as a nation.
Please share what lies ahead for you
and your institution in the near
future.
As I mentioned before, being an
educator is a constant learning
experience for me and my colleagues.
Personally, I am happy to have evolved
from being a young faculty and
researcher to now having a leadership
role in the administration as Dean
Academic Affairs. I would like to
continue sharing my years of
experience in education, and I'm ready
to take on more responsibilities if it
helps to empower more and more
students to realize their dreams.
The Rayat Bahra Group is looking
forward to implementing the new
National Education Policy in all its
institutes, specifically focussing on
interdisciplinary approaches, skill
development, and academic flexibility
in teaching and research. We wish to
establish collaborations between
academia and industry to provide clear
pathways to employability.
deanacademicaffairs@rayatbahraunive
rsity.edu.in
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An Unwavering Guiding Light in Education
Dr. Preeti Bajaj
The human race has witnessed
tumultuous growth since its
genesis. Through ages, man
has succumbed to numerous dark
times, drought, famines, plagues, and
epidemics. But it was the human
capacity to think critically and apply
the knowledge, even at the time of
calamity, has paved the way for the
coming generations. Similarly, several
challenges in education have been met
by cumulative and extensive research
through years to deliver a growth-
inducing and sustainable education
system in India.
Research and development go hand in
hand, as research helps bridge the gap
between knowledge and change.
Dr. Preeti Bajaj is one such educator
who has been persistently thriving to
make phenomenal advancements in
education through research and
innovation for more than three
decades.
The Knowledge Review takes honor in
showcasing this dynamic and visionary
educator.
Early Career, Professional Journey,
and Milestones
Dr. Preeti Bajaj holds a Ph.D. in
Electronics Engineering with MBA,
with 31 years of rich administrative,
academic, and research experience.
She is currently the Vice-Chancellor
of Galgotias University, Greater
Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Preeti has achieved many
milestones in NAAC A+, NIRF
Rankings, 30 Crores plus grants
including DST-NIDHI-TBI, AICTE-
Magradarshan, UGC-Paramarsh, World
Bank-TEQIP-I & II, ARIIA ranking,
Indian Patent Rankings during her
leadership roles in various academic
institutions. She is a tech lady, giving
thrust to research, innovations, and
entrepreneurship at Galgotias
University.
IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers and the world's
highest apex body in engineering,
which decides standards across the
globe. She is an active IEEE volunteer
for more than 22 years and has
executed many leadership roles of
IEEE in India and abroad. She is also a
Chair-Education Activities Committee
IEEE Region10 - Asia Paciﬁc,
Member-Section Education Outreach
Committee (SEOC) - Education
Activity Board of IEEE, USA, and a
member of the CII Northern Regional
Committee on Education for 2021-22.
She is an expert in Computational
Intelligence, Intelligent Transportation
Systems, Education Data Mining, and
Healthcare. Her professional society
aﬃliation includes Fellow- Institute of
Engineers, Fellow IETE, Senior
Member- IEEE. A total of thirteen
students have completed their Ph.D.
under Dr. Preeti's supervision and on
the panel of Ph.D. examiners to many
universities. She has co-authored three
book chapters and co-inventor for three
patents and 150 publications with more
than 1000 citations.
Dr. Preeti has served on various
governing bodies, including the General
Council of National Board of
Accreditations New Delhi, BOG of
IEEE HKN USA, BOG Of many
Academic Institutions, and BOG of the
vocational board Maharashtra. She is
also a member of the NEP steering
committee of the UP State Government.
She is a recipient of IEEE MGA
Achievement Award 2021 for
exemplary Contribution and Dynamic
Leadership in Achieving Rapid
Transformation of IEEE Educational
Activities with Several Geographic
Units.
She is also a recipient of the Lifetime
Achievement Award by IEEE India
Council 2020 for subsection and FICCI
Road Safety special Jury awards.
Reinventing the Academic Structure
Dr. Preeti Bajaj had recognised and
contributed to the link between
academics and innovation way back
from 2012. Many features of the
National Education Policy 2020 like
linking academics with innovations and
multiple internships, inclusion of data
science, AI and other disruptive
technologies, and many features of the
NEP 2020 were implemented since
2015 across many institutions under her
mentorship.
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Vice-Chancellor,
Galgotias University,
Greater Noida
She has worked very closely on credit
transfer systems with industries, and
the model has been working very well
for the last ten years. In the ﬁrst year,
NCC and NSS as credit courses and
social internships during undergraduate
programs, the course on innovations
and entrepreneurship has set up new
directions in the formal education
system. Outcomes are in terms of
many well-established startups and
innovations
Dr. Preeti, a big advocator of Outcome-
Based Education, has trained more
than 1000 faculties on the same,
designing and innovating the academic
structure that shall shape students and
generations.
Under Dr. Preeti's leadership, Galgotias
University has achieved many
milestones, some of them are
mentioned below:
Ÿ E-Learning Excellence for
Academic Digitisation by QS I-
Gauge E-Lead Certiﬁcation for
Excellence in Online Learning –
2020
Ÿ Placed in Excellent Band by ARIIA
2021
Ÿ In the band of 76-100 for Pharmacy
and Management, listed in 151-200
top universities of India, 177th in
It doesn't matter
whether it's small or
big as every
opportunity opens
the door for the
new one.

Engineering Category in NIRF
INDIA RANKINGS 2021 as
declared by MHRD
Ÿ Secured 3rd position for uploading
maximum E-Contents on Uttar
Pradesh Higher Education Portal
among the all 76 plus Universities
in Uttar Pradesh
Ÿ Received UGC-12B status.
Ÿ Ranked 3rd in India and 1st in Uttar
Pradesh in OBE Ranking 2021 by
R World Institution Ranking
Galgotias University, Transforming
Education
The Galgotias University, Uttar
Pradesh, sponsored by Smt. Shakuntala
Educational and Welfare Society, has
been established by the state of Uttar
Pradesh under section 2(f) of the UGC
Act, 1956 vide The Galgotias
University Uttar Pradesh Act, 14 of
2011.
In 2022, the university grew to more
than 16000 students. Galgotias
University aspires to be and is on a
fast-track to becoming an
internationally recognized university
that excels in multidisciplinary and
interdisciplinary education, research,
and innovation, educating globally
competitive graduates with the
potential to become leaders in their
fields of endeavour.
The 'students-first' philosophy is a big
reason why Galgotias University is
consistently ranked among India's top
universities. The focus of Galgotias
University is on a low student-to-
faculty ratio that promotes plenty of
personal attention and mentoring
opportunities. The record-breaking
placement at Galgotias this year is an
apt testimony to its focus on upholding
the highest academic standards right
from selecting top faculty, introducing
world-class pedagogical practices to
the personality development of the
students.
Galgotias University has 13 schools,
19 Departments with 53 UG programs,
36 PG programs, and 25 Ph.D.
programs. We have approvals from
various Councils [Pharmacy:
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI);
Law: Bar Council of India (BCI);
Nursing: Indian Nursing Council
(INC); Architecture: Council of
Architecture (COA); Education:
National Council for Teacher
Education (NCTE); Hotel
Management: Norms of National
Council for Hotel Management
(NCHM)].
The University has won several
awards; some of them are listed below:
Ÿ ARIIA Ranking 2021: Placed in the
Band of Excellent under the
Category "University & Deemed to
be University (Private/Self-
Financed) (Technical)" in Atal
Ranking of Institutions on
Innovation Achievement (ARIIA)
2021
Ÿ Awarded 4 Star Rating (highest) by
Institution Innovation Council (IIC)
for 2020-21
Ÿ Galgotias University is Ranked No.
1 for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
and Overall Ranked in A1 Band
(Rank 1-10), PAN India for
excellence towards offering global
and Holistic Education | Global
Impact Rankings (Based on 17
SDG by the United Nations) by R
World Institution Ranking
Ÿ Engineering Programs in Computer
Science and Engineering,
Electronics and Communication
Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering are accredited by NBA
(National Board of Accreditation),
India
Education is a
never-ending
topic, and the
more you learn
about it, the more
you learn. Learning
can take place
anywhere, be a
learner throughout
your life, and you
shall achieve new
heights.
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Ÿ Ranked 3rd in India and 1st in Uttar
Pradesh in OBE Ranking 2021 by
R World Institution Ranking
Ÿ 1st amongst Private Universities
and 3rd amongst all Universities in
Uttar Pradesh for uploading
maximum E-Contents on Online
Digital Library Uttar Pradesh Portal
Ÿ Galgotias University is ranked 10th
across India and is positioned in the
'A1 Band: Institution of Excellence'
category in MHW Ranking 2021 by
R World Institutional Ranking
Ÿ Amongst Top 5 Business Colleges
in Uttar Pradesh by India Today
Ranking 2020
Mission, Vision, and Differentiator
Vision
To be known globally for value-based
education, research, creativity, and
innovation
Mission
Ÿ Establish state-of-the-art facilities
for world-class education and
research
Ÿ Collaborate with industry and
society to align the curriculum
Ÿ Involve in societal outreach
programs to identify concerns and
provide sustainable, ethical
solutions
Ÿ Encourage life-long learning and
team-based problem solving
through an enabling environment
USP
Ÿ Outcome-based Education across
all disciplines in the university
since inception
Ÿ Students' council and club
Ÿ 100% admissions and close to 100
percent placements, higher
educations and entrepreneurship
together
Holistic Approach
At Galgotias University, students are
encouraged to follow their passion
apart from academics to deliver
holistically and overall development.
The 30 plus clubs take care of this, and
in addition to this, IPR cell, E cell,
Research Cell, Startup community,
Placement cell, and IIC cell allow the
students to do all experimentation
exposure and bring the best out of
them. The CPDD (Career placement
Department) inputs from industries and
recruiters and value addition programs
are arranged in the departments.
Nobel laureates' lectures from various
fields create an ideal environment for
setting up their careers.
A Message for the Students
Dr. Preeti says, "Education is a never-
ending topic, and the more you learn
about it, the more you learn. Immerse
yourself in diverse writers' works and
read various books on your themes and
beyond until you find a story that
resonates with you. Learning can take
place anywhere, be a learner
throughout your life, and you shall
achieve new heights."
She believes that the students should
grab every opportunity that comes their
way, no matter how small or big it is.
She adds, "It doesn't matter whether
it's small or big as every opportunity
opens the door for the new one. Always
keep your spirits high and let your
confidence show through your work.
Be your mentor, decide what you want
to be, and don't dream because
someone else wants you to do so.”
Outlook for the Future
Dr. Preeti Bajaj envisions a university
where everyone feels valued and
appreciated regardless of race, gender
or religion. She advocates skill-based
India, Startup India, and dream for the
university wherein the students intend
to become job providers rather than the
seeker. She adds, "My priority is to
make the university get Accredited by
National and international agencies
and to be one of the most digitally
driven, internationally recognised
research-based University with
international accreditations."

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