Team Marksmen’s Prestigious Education Brands spotlighted education leaders catalyzing future success by nurturing India’s massive pool of human capital

India’s education ecosystem is the bulwark of all that the country aspires for. After all, it is “we the people” that are responsible for holding the torch for India’s tomorrow, and it is our educational institutions that will craft the intellectual and social capital needed to realise that vision. It is these citadels that will nurture and hone the knowledge, capability and expertise needed for the vision of a Viksit Bharat and more to be realised.

From getting early learning right to building a bridge to higher education, and then ensuring there is a strong connect with industry needs, there is a lot that must be focused on if we are to get the education equation correct. After all, if we have a demographic dividend that is there to be reaped, the full value of it can only be realised if our education ecosystem fires on all cylinders.

Team Marksmen’s Prestigious Education Brands recognised this fundamental truth, while also understanding that purely focussing on curriculum is too one-dimensional. Those lauded as part of this unique industry platform are those fostering well-rounded individuals prepared for an ever-evolving world, thanks to the blend of academic rigor and creative exploration that ignites students' passions. It's this holistic approach to education that truly sets the prestigious institutions apart, moulding not just scholars, but future leaders and innovators.

Those recognised as part of this initiative were:

• Amity University Mumbai
• ATLAS SkillTech University
• CP Goenka International School
• INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AHMEDABAD
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya
• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
• Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
• Mumbai Educational Trust (MET)
• Physics Wallah (PW)
• Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
• Tata ClassEdge
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences
• upGrad
• JAIN Online

This event saw a lineup of power-packed speakers take centre stage, offering insights on the broader education landscape. Those that held fort included such names as:

• Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad
• Dr. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director ART (Academics, Research and Translation), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• Prof. Praveen Nahar, Director, National Institute of Design
• Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice Chancellor, ATLAS SkillTech University
• Rajiv Kapoor, Managing Director, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, &
• CEO, Manav Rachna Vidyanatariksha
• Rajat Mishra, Assistant Editor, Republic Business
• Dr. Srinivasan. R. Iyengar, Director & Professor, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
• Prof. Satyajit Majumdar, Professor, Center for Social Entrepreneurship, and Dean, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
• Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE  

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Sharad Gupta, Co-Founder, Team Marksmen Network, said, “Education is the flame lighting the dark, illuminating the darkest corners of society, and creating a brighter future. Those responsible for being its torchbearers bear a great degree of importance in shaping the nation-building agenda. Right from early learning all the way up to Higher Education and beyond, they are vital for India’s growth story. We recognise their criticality, and their achievements, in lauding them as Prestigious Education Brands, and hope we can all draw inspiration from their successes.”