Leadership

“Chairing the 'CII Industry-Academia Partnership Award' has been an enriching experience, strengthening our commitment to nurturing impactful collaborations between academia and industry. This visionary initiative by CII celebrates the power of partnerships and highlights their transformative role in fostering innovation and addressing real-world challenges. Engaging with participants during jury meetings has been inspiring and humbling, reaffirming our shared vision of a 'Viksit Bharat.' The creativity and determination displayed by the participants emphasize the critical importance of aligning academic brilliance with industry aspirations. I strongly encourage more organizations and academic institutions to leverage this invaluable platform, as the initiative offers a unique space for exchanging ideas, accelerating growth and driving meaningful progress that benefits industry, academia and the society at large.”