Praneta 2026: Shaping the Next Decade of Higher Education
On 27 October 2026, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow,
organised the Jaipuria Higher Education Leadership Summit – Praneta 2026
at Hotel Radisson, Varanasi, under the theme “Shaping the Next Decade”.
Held under the guidance of Campus Director Dr. Sushma Vishnani, the
summit brought together academic leaders from universities and colleges across
the region to exchange ideas, deliberate on emerging challenges in higher
education, and explore opportunities for meaningful institutional
collaboration.
The programme commenced with a traditional Lamp Lighting Ceremony,
followed by a welcome address by Dr. Hemendra Gupta, Dean – Academics, and the
inaugural address by the Chief Guest, Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi,
Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University. The summit featured two panel
discussions: “Reimagining Higher Education for the Next Decade”,
moderated by Prof. Shalini Singh, Chair – Admissions, Jaipuria Institute of
Management, Lucknow, and “Building Future-Ready Institutions through
Collaboration”, moderated by Prof. Shalini Singh, Administrative Head,
Sunbeam College for Women, Varuna. The event was also graced by Mr. Avadh
Tripathi, AVP – Marketing & Admissions.
The panel discussions provided a platform for academic leaders to share
perspectives on the evolving higher education landscape, the need to adapt to
changing academic and industry expectations, and the importance of fostering
collaboration among educational institutions. The deliberations underscored the
value of forward-looking leadership, innovation in academic practices, and
collective efforts in building institutions that are responsive to the
aspirations of learners and the demands of a rapidly changing world.
The summit concluded with a Rewards and Recognition Ceremony, honouring faculty members for their contributions to teaching and academic leadership, followed by the Vote of Thanks and high tea. Beyond the exchange of ideas, Praneta 2026 served as a platform for strengthening professional relationships among academic institutions and encouraging a shared commitment to educational excellence. The summit reaffirmed Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow’s commitment to fostering academic dialogue, nurturing institutional partnerships, and contributing to the development of future-ready higher education institutions.
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