A Multifaceted Transformation of Higher Educational institutions to comply the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047

Abstract

Transforming higher educational institutions to align with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 would require a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. Viksit Bharat envisions a developed India by 2047, focusing on economic prosperity, social inclusivity, technological advancement, and sustainable development.

To start, Viksit Bharat aims for a developed India, focusing on the four pillars i.e. Economic Prosperity, Social Harmony, Technological advancement, and Sustainable development. Next, we considered the specific strategies and interventions that higher education institutions can undertake within each pillar to drive transformation. This initiative also identifies four key stakeholders: administration, academic institutions, teachers, and students. It is also important to consider the diverse landscape of higher education institutions in India, and tailor the framework to accommodate the unique needs and contexts of these stakeholders.

Though some of the initiatives like Curriculum Reforms, Skill Development activities, Research and Innovation, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Startups, Sustainability Initiatives, and Community Engagement are taken up at the institutional level, Higher educational institutions still need to contribute significantly to the realization of Viksit Bharat's vision by contributing to national development, social progress, and global competitiveness.

Transforming higher educational institutions to align with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 would involve a comprehensive overhaul across various aspects. In Viksit Bharat, therefore, investing in education is not just a priority but a necessity for realizing the vision of a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable nation. Our paper attempts to provide strategies for transforming higher education institutions to comply with vision of Viksit Bharat.