blog adminDay 1 Unveils Transformative Ideas
A Gathering of Visionaries
Under the theme Strengthening the Industry Academia Interface for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Eternal University, Baru Sahib hosted a global exchange of ideas that touched the core of India’s challenges and its possibilities.
A Powerful Start – The Chief Guest’s Insight
Mr. Charanjit Singh, Retd. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, opened the conference with a compelling truth that Strategic investment in education is not optional, it is the backbone of India’s GDP growth.
His words set the tone for a day filled with purpose, urgency, and hope.
A Global Braintrust Comes Together
Day 1 witnessed a remarkable collaboration:
- 14 international experts joining virtually.
- Thought leaders from PRADAN, the rural development sector.
- Representatives from Textile Industry leaders.
- Innovators from IIT Roorkee’s incubator.
- Policy influencers, researchers, and academicians.
It was a meeting of experience, innovation, and determination.
Game-Changing Discussions That Sparked New Thinking
- Uplifting India’s Smallholder Farmers – With 83% of India’s farmers being smallholders, experts highlighted how academic research, when aligned with industry needs, can revolutionize rural livelihoods through:-
• Self-help group empowerment
• Livelihood models rooted in sustainability
• Market-linked agricultural practices - Sustainability in Textiles – A Leap of Progress and a breakthrough revelation, the textile sector is advancing from 30% to 80% renewable energy usage a blueprint for Green Industrial Growth.
- Bridging the Skill Gap – Discussions stressed the need for:-
• Industry-aligned curriculum
• Job-ready skills for students
• Collaborative training modules
This ensures every graduate is prepared for real-world challenges. - Innovation Ecosystems & Start-Up Culture – Experts explored:-
• Academic incubators
• Student-led startups
• Multidisciplinary research
These are shaping India’s next generation of innovators.
A Day of Ideas, A Future of Impact
From empowering smallholder farmers to rethinking sustainability, and from reimagining curriculum to nurturing entrepreneurship, Day 1 was a masterclass in how academia and industry together can create a stronger, more inclusive India.
And This Is Just the Beginning
Day 2 is set to dive deeper from policy frameworks to actionable solutions. Students, faculty, and industry leaders await outcomes that may become the foundation of tomorrow’s growth story.
When Minds Meet, Nations Rise
This conference is more than dialogue, it is a movement.
A reminder that young minds at Eternal University are not just learners, they are future architects of India’s Economic Transformation.
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