In this thought-provoking mega panel, academic leaders Dr V V Gopal (Director, IILM Lucknow), Prof (Dr) Satish Chander Sharma (Pro Vice Chancellor, Babu Banarasi Das University), and Prof (Dr) Sanjay Srivastava (Vice Chancellor, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies) joined Rishabh Jain (VP – Business, VidyaAI) to discuss how faculty empowerment lies at the heart of quality education.

Moderated by Yasmin Taj, Editor – ETEducation & ETHRWorld, The Economic Times, the conversation examined aligning teaching, research, and governance with evolving academic standards, while leveraging digital tools and AI to enhance faculty effectiveness without compromising academic integrity. The panel underscored the need for continuous faculty development, performance enablement, and leadership alignment to build resilient, future-ready institutions.

To hear the full discussion and key insights from this panel, watch the above session video from EDNXT Lucknow 2025.

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