7 deliberate steps, called PROGRESS, can prepare Indian students for the digital future. This roadmap links curriculum design, real-world exposure, educator capability, and industry-academia collaboration. It starts with identifying essential technologies and redesigning academic frameworks. Students need structured opportunities to experiment and innovate. Educators must become mentors who embody lifelong learning. A three-way partnership between academia, industry, and government is crucial. The focus is on cultivating continuous learning habits. With clear roles for all stakeholders, India's education system can become a launchpad for global digital leadership. This approach aims to make every Indian student not just job-ready, but future-ready in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 17:38 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 7 deliberate steps, called PROGRESS, can prepare Indian students for the digital future
- This roadmap links curriculum design, real-world exposure, educator capability, and industry-academia collaboration
- It starts with identifying essential technologies and redesigning academic frameworks