Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran meets Pralhad Joshi: What they discussed

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday held discussions with Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on aligning India’s higher education system with industry needs, with a focus on innovation, research and sustainable development.

The meeting in New Delhi provided an opportunity to discuss how higher education institutions could work more closely with the industrial sector and equip students with knowledge and skills relevant to India’s growth.

Joshi said Chandrasekaran’s “vast leadership experience in the industry sector and management education field provided extremely valuable insights aimed at further empowering India's higher education system.”

What did the two discuss?

The discussions were held regarding how our higher education institutions can become even more complementary to the industrial sector.

It also focused on how young people could contribute more effectively to India’s sustainable development by applying their knowledge through innovation and research-based approaches. Chandrasekaran is also chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Lucknow.