Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The WTC Business & Industry Association, in collaboration with Sparsh Global Business, submitted a comprehensive wish-list of education sector reforms to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before the presentation of the Union Budget.
The submission followed an extensive brainstorming session with various stakeholders in the education sector. Some of the key expectations were: Tech integration: There was a strong push for incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into curricula to align with global technological advancements. Reducing costs: Stakeholders advocated for measures to make education more affordable, ensuring that quality learning is accessible to a broader population.
Industry partnerships: There was an emphasis on strengthening collaborations between educational institutions and the industry to ensure that curricula remain relevant and students are equipped with skills that meet current market demands.
Digital divide: Efforts to bridge the digital divide, especially in rural areas, are crucial. This includes improving digital infrastructure and ensuring that students in remote locations have access to quality educational resources. Tax incentives: The education sector sought tax incentives, enhanced work-integrated learning programnes, and targeted funding to bridge the skill-employability gap.
The brainstorming session was attended by Stuti Kacker, IAS (Retd), Dr Oleksandr, Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Sanjeev Ahuja, entrepreneur, and Deepak Diwedi, Chairman & Editor in chief, Blitz India Media Group. It was chaired by Dr Amit Saxena and presided over by Pradeep Agrawal, President, WTC Business & Industry Association. The session was moderated by Yogesh Srivastav, Director General, WTC Business & Industry Association.
