The Bharat Shiksha Summit 2025 was inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, by Shri Om Birla, Honourable Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The high-profile event brought together a diverse mix of policymakers, academicians, educators, EdTech innovators, industry leaders, and students to deliberate on the evolving landscape of Indian education. With an emphasis on key reforms, digital transformation, and global alignment, the summit served as a platform for insightful dialogue on the future of learning in India.

The summit commenced with an opening session that featured a keynote address by Shri Om Birla and special remarks by Justice Rajesh Bindal, Shri Pradeep Rai, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court, Smt. Rajshri Rai, Chairperson of Balaji Foundation, and Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Discussions throughout the day revolved around the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, skill development, and the role of technology in modern classrooms. Thought leaders from government, academia, and industry shared their perspectives on the implementation of NEP and the path ahead for Indian education. The summit also addressed the need for creating a future-ready education ecosystem rooted in Indian values while embracing global innovation.

A key highlight of the summit was the session titled “The Vision of National Education Policy,” which saw participation from Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament, and Smt. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The panel discussed the long-term implications of NEP and the need for inclusive and transformative reforms.

Multiple sessions throughout the conference explored core educational themes. Speakers such as Shri Atul Kothari, Shri Rohan Khaunte, Shri Alok Rai, Shri B.L. Verma, Shri S.P. Singh Baghel, Prof. Anu Singh Lather, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Shri Rajiv Rai, Prof. Prabhat Ranjan, Justice J.K. Maheshwari, Shri R. Venkatramani, and Prof. G.S. Bajpai provided insights into issues ranging from cultural integration and contemporary development to the modernization of legal education and global academic collaboration.

One of the most engaging segments was the cultural session titled “From Verses to Values: Nurturing National Identity through Poetry & Culture.” The session featured prominent personalities including Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi, and renowned poets Janab Waseem Barelvi, Shri Aalok Shrivastav, and Dr. Anamika. Their discussions and recitations underscored the role of poetry and culture in nurturing a strong national identity and instilling values in the younger generation.

The Bharat Shiksha Summit 2025 succeeded in generating meaningful conversations around education reforms, cultural synergy, and professional training. By gathering voices from across sectors, the event reaffirmed the need for a holistic and forward-looking education system that is accessible, inclusive, and in tune with both national priorities and global standards.