The top 10 leaders to follow who are changing Indian education and making a positive impact on lives
Indian education has been going through a period of rapid transformation over the last decade, and this could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of some inspiring leaders. These innovators have pushed boundaries and established new standards in educational development that are making a positive impact on the lives of millions of students and teachers across the country. In this blog post, we will be introducing you to the top 10 leaders who are changing Indian education for the better.
1) Mr. K.K. Ravindran
Mr. K.K. Ravindran is a renowned name in Indian education, who is changing the sector for the better. He is the former vice-chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) and was responsible for helping to create an educational environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Mr. Ravindran has always been a proponent of experiential learning and has long advocated for a student-centric approach to teaching. Under his leadership, MSU has been able to incorporate activities such as field trips and guest lectures into its curriculum, which helps students gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
2) Dr. D. Purandeswari
Dr. D. Purandeswari is a notable Indian education leader. She is currently serving as the Union Minister for Human Resource Development in India. She has worked to create new opportunities for students and teachers in the education system.
Her efforts to improve the quality of education in India have been widely praised. She has worked to introduce more rigorous and transparent assessment systems and ensure that education is available to all. She has also encouraged universities and colleges to create more innovative and interactive learning environments.
3) Mr. Prakash Javadekar
Prakash Javadekar is the Minister of Human Resource Development in India. He has been credited with bringing in a sweeping changing Indian education system. He has implemented several innovative initiatives such as the “Nai Manzil” scheme, which is aimed at providing basic education to students from minority communities, and the “Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat” scheme which encourages students to take up courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Javadekar has also played an instrumental role in introducing the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) grading system for secondary school examinations.
4) Ms. Smriti Irani
Ms. Smriti Irani is the current Minister of Women and Child Development in the Government of India. Before that, she was the Minister of Human Resource Development from 2014 to 2016. She has been actively involved in changing Indian education, particularly for rural and underprivileged communities.
Ms. Irani has taken steps to strengthen the public education system in India. She established the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan, an initiative to promote science and mathematics among students. She also launched several other initiatives including the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat.
5) Dr. S. Y. Quaraishi
Dr. S. Y. Quaraishi is an Indian education reformer who is making waves in the Indian education system. He has been serving as the Chairman of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) since July 2018 and has been the Commissioner of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from 2014-2018.
He is a champion of educational excellence and has worked to make improvements to the quality of education available in India, especially for those from minority communities. He is a strong proponent of online education and has worked to introduce courses in modern technology and emerging fields.
6) Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal
Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal is a leading politician in India and has served as a Minister of Human Resource Development since 2019. He is a vocal advocate for educational reforms in India, and his efforts have been instrumental in advancing the quality of education in the country. He has supported initiatives to make learning more accessible, especially to those from marginalized sections of society.
Dr. Pokhriyal is also the driving force behind the National Education Policy 2020, a massive overhaul of India’s education system. The policy emphasizes experiential learning and changes the curriculum to keep up with global trends.
7) Mr. P.P. Chaudhary
Mr. P.P. Chaudhary is the Minister of State for Law & Justice and Corporate Affairs in India. He has been instrumental in introducing various reforms to the Indian education system, such as the introduction of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which guarantees education to children between 6 and 14 years of age. Mr. Chaudhary has also been very proactive in setting up special schools for disabled children, as well as taking initiatives to improve higher education in India.
8) Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi
Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi is an Indian politician, lawyer, and social activist who has been actively involved in the education sector for the past few years. She is currently the National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing the New Delhi constituency.
9) Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey
He is a politician and education minister of the Government of India. He was born on October 1, 1958, in Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Pandey holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Banaras Hindu University.
Dr. Pandey began his career in politics in 1980 as the State Secretary for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2001 he was appointed as the National General Secretary of the BJP and had since held various positions within the party. He was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2014 from the Chandauli constituency and re-elected in 2019.
10) Dr. V. K. Paul
Dr. V. K. Paul is the Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog and has been in this position since 2017. He was a Professor at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and served as its Director General before his appointment at the NITI Aayog.
Dr. Paul is also a member of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) which is responsible for providing advice on education to the Government of India. He is also a member of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and plays an important role in developing
And changing the Indian education system.
