Elets FutureEd Summit 2025 Debuts in Hyderabad to Reimagine Education in a World of AI

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June 16, 2025

As India strides toward becoming a global knowledge powerhouse, the spotlight is on how we prepare our students and educators for a future shaped by innovation, disruption, and intelligent technologies. The education sector is evolving, and a new platform is emerging to lead this conversation.

Introducing the Elets FutureEd Summit 2025, a first-of-its-kind national summit dedicated to shaping the future of education through innovation, policy, and technology. The inaugural edition will take place on 17th June 2025 at Le Meridien, Hyderabad, and will bring together top policymakers, academic leaders, edtech innovators, and government dignitaries from across India.

This summit is presented by ICFAI Group and hosted by the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, Government of Telangana, centred around the theme “Educating Minds for an AI-Powered Future.”

With the Telangana Council of Higher Education and the Department of Health, Medical & Family Welfare, Government of Telangana as Government Supporting Partners, the event is being recognised as a vital step in driving conversations on future-ready learning in the country.

Why Elets FutureEd Summit 2025 Matters

In an era when AI is redefining learning outcomes, industry demands, and student engagement, the education sector needs direction, innovation, and collaboration. The Elets FutureEd Summit offers exactly that, a curated space for bold ideas, live demos, networking, and actionable insights.

By 2030, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy, while India is expected to supply the largest tech-savvy talent pool globally.

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250+ curated attendees, including educators, edtech leaders, and policymakers
100+ top education leaders from K-12 and higher education institutions
15+ government dignitaries and senior bureaucrats
11+ power-packed sessions on policy, NEP, AI in education, skills, and digital learning
25+ exhibitors & partners showcasing cutting-edge education solutions
Live product demos & tech showcases
10+ hours of strategic networking
Glamorous Awards Night recognising excellence in education leadership
Launch of a Special Souvenir titled “Telangana Driving Education Transformation”

Notable Speakers & Dignitaries

The summit will be graced by Sri Damodar Rajanarasimha, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Medical & Family Welfare, Science & Technology, Government of Telangana, as Guest of Honour.

Key Thought Leaders Speaking at the Event Include

B. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of Assam
Navin Mittal, IAS, Secretary, Revenue Department
Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Chairman, Telangana Council of Higher Education
A. Sridevasena, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Collegiate & Technical Education, Govt. of Telangana
A. Malla Reddy, Formerly Additional Secretary, Higher Education; now Municipal Administration & Urban Development
Shrikant Sinha, CEO, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK)

The summit also features an engaging lineup of speakers from universities, schools, edtech startups, and global learning ecosystems.

Powering the Future of Learning: Partners That Make It Possible

Presenting Partner: ICFAI University
School Curriculum Partner: Academica
School EdTech Partner: Quest Plus
University Partner: Anurag University
Credential Partner: TruScholar
British School Partner: Shrewsbury International School, India
Creative Skilling Partner: World Design Council
Silver Partner: Vision Digital India
Pre-School Partner: Safari Kid
Supporting Partners: Hyderabad Sahodaya Schools Complex, Woxen University
Exhibitors: CodeTantra, CodeChef, MyClassboard, SmatBot, Pine Labs

A Souvenir to Chronicle Telangana’s Education Transformation

A key moment during the event will be the launch of a Special Commemorative Publication: “Telangana Driving Education Transformation”
This souvenir has been thoughtfully curated and produced by Elets Technomedia. It highlights Telangana’s progressive reforms, institutional success stories, and its vision for future-ready education.

Also Read: Telangana – Modernising education through policy reform

Elets FutureEd Excellence Awards Honouring Change-Makers

The day will conclude with the Elets FutureEd Excellence Awards 2025, a celebratory evening to felicitate outstanding institutions, educators, and innovators who are redefining India’s education landscape.

Elets FutureEd Summit 2025 is more than an event; it’s a movement toward collaborative innovation, policy transformation, and education excellence.

Join us to shape the future of learning.
Register now: events.eletsonline.com/futureed

Adani GEMS Education and Research Institute Launches Education Development Projects

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June 16, 2025

In a landmark move aimed at revolutionising the educational ecosystem in India, the Adani GEMS Education and Research Institute (AGERI) has officially launched its Education Development Projects (EDP). This strategic initiative is designed to uplift and transform K–12 schools and teacher education institutions across the country, with an emphasis on institutional excellence and sustainable growth.

Backed by over 65 years of global expertise in managing diverse educational institutions, Adani GEMS brings a unique blend of international best practices and indigenous insights to the forefront of Indian education reform. The EDP framework is rooted in a vision of holistic development, prioritising not just academic outcomes but also the overall health, safety, and growth of students and educators alike.

At the core of EDP lies a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach aimed at institutional capacity building. This includes:

Academic innovation tailored to the local socio-cultural and educational context
Empowering educators through sustained capacity-building programs and professional development
Leadership development and operational excellence to ensure smooth and strategic management of institutions
Balanced integration of technology, prioritising mental health and well-being alongside digital advancements
Commitment to safety, compliance, and institutional accountability
Blending global best practices with the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for a culturally resonant and globally competent education

The initiative is not a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, Adani GEMS Education and Research Institute emphasises collaborative engagement with institutions based on their specific needs, readiness for change, and shared vision for educational impact. This may take the form of programmatic support or long-term institutional partnerships.

“What matters is your intent and purpose,” the organisation emphasised, signalling its openness to work with schools and teacher training centres that are committed to growth, innovation, and change. The EDP is positioned as a transformative enabler, offering pathways for institutions to evolve and scale while staying rooted in core educational values.

Also Read: Maharashtra Unveils India’s First International Education City in Navi Mumbai

By synergising global educational leadership with local contextual relevance, Adani GEMS Education and Research Institute aims to set a new benchmark in the Indian education sector. As the nation increasingly recognises the critical role of quality education in driving socio-economic development, initiatives like EDP are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning.

Institutions interested in exploring partnerships with AGERI are encouraged to align their goals with the vision of EDP and contribute to building an education system that is inclusive, future-ready, and impactful.

Maharashtra Unveils India’s First International Education City in Navi Mumbai

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June 14, 2025

In a historic development set to redefine the landscape of higher education in India, the Government of Maharashtra has announced the establishment of the country’s first International Education City in Navi Mumbai. The initiative, titled “Mumbai Rising – Creating an International Education City”, marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to elevate its global educational standing.

As part of this groundbreaking venture, Letters of Intent (LOIs) are being granted to five globally acclaimed foreign universities to set up their campuses in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. This landmark decision is the result of visionary planning inspired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the effective execution led by Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.

The LOI Granting Ceremony, held on June 14, 2025, at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, witnessed the presence of key dignitaries. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Eknath Shinde and Shri Ajit Pawar lent their esteemed presence. Also attending was Shri Chandrakant Patil, Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Maharashtra.

The five international institutions awarded LOIs include:

University of Western Australia (Australia)
University of York (United Kingdom)
University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
Illinois Institute of Technology (USA)
Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) (Italy)

These universities are internationally recognised for their excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Their upcoming campuses in Navi Mumbai will bring world-class graduate and postgraduate programs to Indian soil, aligned with global academic standards.

The International Education City is being spearheaded by CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation), which is overseeing the development of a futuristic academic infrastructure within a 5-kilometre radius of the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. This strategic location ensures seamless global connectivity, making it an attractive destination for international faculty and students alike.

The initiative promises numerous benefits:

Indian students will gain access to global curricula without needing to travel abroad.
The campuses will promote multicultural academic exchange and collaborative research.
The project will enhance India’s stature in global higher education rankings and curtail the outbound migration of Indian students.

Also Read: Intellinez launches MeraTutor Homie in under 60 days

The Education City is envisioned as a multi-university hub, with five more foreign institutions expected to join in the near future. This transformative step positions Maharashtra as a trailblazer in integrating global academic excellence within the Indian education ecosystem.

Intellinez launches MeraTutor Homie in under 60 days

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June 13, 2025

In an era where edtech innovation often gets bogged down by long development cycles and hefty marketing budgets, Intellinez Systems has turned the script upside down. The company has successfully designed, built, and launched MeraTutor.ai Homie — a cutting-edge AI learning assistant — in under 60 days.

What makes this launch stand out isn’t just the product, but the process:

Lean 7-member team with cross-functional agility
AI-first workflows, leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Bolt.new, and Supabase for rapid prototyping and deployment
Zero paid marketing — built entirely on real user feedback and organic growth

MeraTutor Homie is now positioned not just as a student aid but as a personal AI companion for learning at home. Students can digitize textbooks, ask questions, get concept-level assistance, and track learning progress in real time. With the recent release of “Learning Rings,” the platform also offers personalized visual analytics to help learners (and parents) see how they’re progressing, making it both functional and empowering.

“More than an MVP — it’s a blueprint for the future of product development,” said the Intellinez team in their official launch update.

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This rapid turnaround challenges conventional wisdom in product development and edtech, proving that speed and precision are not mutually exclusive. Homie’s success is a testament to how small teams, when aligned with purpose and powered by the right AI stack, can create meaningful, scalable impact, without the need for traditional launch playbooks.

With upcoming integrations, multi-language support, and deeper personalisation on the roadmap, MeraTutor Homie is poised to scale globally, catering to the rising demand for accessible, intelligent, and autonomous learning tools.

Avientek x Absen – New LED Display Collaboration Announced for MEA Region

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June 13, 2025

Avientek, a leading AV distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has officially announced its partnership with Absen, a global pioneer in LED display technology.

In a LinkedIn post, Avientek shared:

“We’re officially partnering with Absen – one of the world’s leading names in LED display solutions! This marks a new chapter for us at Avientek, bringing next‑gen LED tech to our region smarter, sharper, and more immersive than ever before.”

This strategic collaboration is focused exclusively on the MEA region, aiming to deliver advanced LED display solutions across key verticals such as retail, control rooms, live events, and virtual production. Backed by Avientek’s strong regional presence and technical infrastructure, the partnership is set to enhance accessibility to Absen’s cutting-edge products across the Middle East and Africa.

Also Read: Veranda Learning embarks on strategic overhaul to boost growth and unlock value

This move strengthens Avientek’s growing portfolio of display technologies and reaffirms its commitment to innovation in the AV space.

Veranda Learning embarks on strategic overhaul to boost growth and unlock value

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June 13, 2025

Veranda Learning Solutions has launched a major restructuring initiative under its Veranda 2.0 roadmap, aimed at sharpening operational focus, enabling faster growth, and unlocking long-term value across its education businesses. A dedicated sub-committee, primarily composed of independent directors, is evaluating potential synergies, operational redesign, and possible merger or demerger of its four core verticals—academic, commerce, government test prep, and vocational training—with support from external consultants.

Central to this transformation is Veranda’s commerce education vertical, which houses market-leading brands like JK Shah Classes, BB Virtuals, Navkar Digital Institute, Tapasya College of Commerce, and Logic School of Management. With over 2,000 CA rankers since 2001, this segment has emerged as a dominant force in the CA, CS, CMA, and ACCA coaching space. Spearheaded by Prof. J.K. Shah, the vertical is set to drive Veranda’s next phase of expansion.

The recently approved QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) is expected to inject liquidity, fuel business acceleration, and help key verticals become debt-free.

India’s positioning as a global finance and accounting talent hub—with 1,580+ Global Capability Centres and over 4.3 million B.Com enrolments annually—presents a massive growth opportunity. Veranda aims to ride this wave, projecting its commerce vertical revenue to surge from ₹281 crore in FY25 to over ₹1,000 crore by FY30, with student enrolments doubling from 4.01 lakh to over 8 lakh.

Driven by brand consolidation, cross-selling, and increased student lifetime value, the company targets margin expansion from 36% in FY25 to 50% by FY30.

Also Read: Visakhapatnam to host India’s innovation hub backed by Cyient and AICTE

Veranda 2.0 envisions building powerhouse verticals that are agile, profitable, and primed for scale in India’s rapidly evolving education landscape.

Chairman and Executive Director Suresh Kalpathi stated, “The restructuring is a decisive move towards focused growth. We remain confident in the strength of each vertical, especially commerce, our largest contributor to revenue and profitability.”

Visakhapatnam to host India’s innovation hub backed by Cyient and AICTE

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June 12, 2025

Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Limited, has partnered with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to set up a dedicated innovation cluster in Visakhapatnam. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development and IT, Nara Lokesh.

The initiative is designed to transform higher education institutions in and around Visakhapatnam into dynamic innovation hubs. It aims to foster collaboration among academia, startups, industry leaders, and investors. As part of the three-year plan, the project will establish structured innovation centres such as iCARE (Innovation Creation and Research for Entrepreneurship), iCAFE (Idea Creation and Auxiliary Facilities for Entrepreneurship), and IPR-TT (Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer) cells.

Funded by Cyient Foundation through CSR grants and infrastructure support, the programme also includes boot camps, hackathons, mentoring, and innovation fairs to equip students and faculty with entrepreneurial and real-world innovation skills.

B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Founder-Chairman of Cyient and chief patron of the Foundation, noted that this collaboration would build a sustainable innovation ecosystem that nurtures youth potential and strengthens academia-industry ties. AICTE Vice-Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere echoed the sentiment, highlighting Visakhapatnam as a potential model for future city-level innovation clusters across India.

Also Read: IIM Kozhikode teams up with Emeritus for new applied finance programme

Currently, Andhra Pradesh hosts over 1,100 Institution’s Innovation Councils (IICs), with Visakhapatnam and other major cities like Vijayawada and Tirupati already serving as active centres of campus-driven innovation.

IIM Kozhikode teams up with Emeritus for new applied finance programme

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June 12, 2025

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, in collaboration with global learning platform Emeritus, has introduced a Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance. Starting on June 28, 2025, the programme is tailored for mid-career professionals aiming to sharpen their financial expertise in a rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

India’s fintech industry, home to over 2,100 companies, is witnessing fast-paced growth driven by digital transformation and complex financial decision-making. This programme aims to equip professionals with practical financial skills to stay ahead in this competitive space.

Designed for individuals with at least three years’ work experience, the course is ideal for finance managers, analysts, consultants, and professionals in financial decision-making roles—even outside core finance domains. Candidates must have a graduate or diploma qualification under the 10+2+3 education format.

The curriculum includes ten comprehensive modules covering topics such as corporate finance strategy, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio and risk management, valuation techniques, financial modelling, and emerging trends in digital finance.

Also Read: IGNOU expands Higher Education access with Odia language courses in Odisha

Delivered through live online classes led by IIM Kozhikode faculty and industry experts, the programme also features a two-day on-campus immersion, allowing participants to engage in experiential learning and peer networking.

On successful completion, participants will receive a verified certificate from IIM Kozhikode and earn Executive Alumni status, gaining access to a global professional network. The course is priced at ₹2,37,500 plus GST.

IGNOU expands Higher Education access with Odia language courses in Odisha

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June 10, 2025

The Higher Education Department of Odisha has partnered with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, to launch a wide range of academic programmes in the Odia language to promote regional language in higher education.

Under this MoU, IGNOU will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and professional courses – including BBA, MBA, and travel and tourism management — in Odia across the state. The initiative aims to make higher education more accessible by removing language barriers, especially for students more comfortable learning in their mother tongue.

Also Read: Scaler welcomes Abhinav Vijayvargiya as CFO

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Odisha’s Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted the move as a step towards inclusive education, aligning with the National Education Policy’s emphasis on regional languages. He added that this initiative would help reduce dropout rates, nurture student creativity, and improve the state’s gross enrolment ratio in higher education.

The event saw the presence of key dignitaries, including Higher Education Secretary Arvind Agarwal, Special Secretary Ramakant Nayak, IGNOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal, and Registrar Dr. Alok Chaubey.

Scaler welcomes Abhinav Vijayvargiya as CFO

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June 10, 2025

Scaler, a leading tech education company, has appointed Abhinav Vijayvargiya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as it accelerates toward long-term profitability and global growth.

In his new role, Abhinav joins Scaler’s leadership and board, bringing over 14 years of financial expertise across fast-scaling startups and multinational enterprises. His mandate includes driving financial strategy, improving capital efficiency, and enhancing internal governance systems.

Prior to this, Abhinav was SVP – Finance at Khatabook, where he led the company’s push toward profitability and built strong compliance and reporting frameworks. He has also held key finance roles at Swiggy, Mondelez International, and ITC, with a proven track record in strategic planning and commercial transformation.

At Scaler, he will focus on building a future-ready finance function, strengthening fiscal discipline, and supporting the company’s expansion across new markets and verticals. Over the next year, his priorities include scaling financial systems, embedding performance-driven planning, and aligning capital allocation with business outcomes.

Commenting on his appointment, Abhinav said he is excited to join a mission-led company that is shaping the future of tech learning in India and beyond.

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Welcoming him, Scaler Co-founder Abhimanyu Saxena noted that Abhinav’s blend of startup agility and enterprise rigour will play a key role in Scaler’s next phase of growth.

The announcement comes amid a wave of strategic moves by Scaler, including partnerships in AI innovation, an MoU with IIT Roorkee to launch an Advanced AI Engineering Program, and global expansion plans in the Middle East. Scaler also aims to upskill over 3,000 AI professionals by 2027 to bridge the growing talent gap in India’s digital ecosystem.

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