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Azim Premji named Legendary Institution Builder at the FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2024
Oct 18, 2024
Dr Anil Gupta and Dr Manjul Bhargava honoured with Lifetime Achievement and Personality of the Year awards respectively
Leading private and public institutions from across India recognised for excellence in various categories.
NEW DELHI, 18 October 2024: FICCI celebrated outstanding achievements in India's higher education sector at the FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2024. The ceremony, held during the 19th FICCI Higher Education Summit, recognised institutions and individuals who contributed significantly to the field.
The awards spanned multiple categories, showcasing excellence across India's diverse higher education landscape. Azim Premji, Chancellor of Azim Premji University, received the prestigious Legendary Institution Builder award for his transformative impact on Indian education.
Dr Anil Gupta, a professor from IIM-Ahmedabad and Padma Shree recipient, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr Manjul Bhargava, a Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University and Padma Bhushan recipient was named Personality of the Year.
The institutional categories recognised excellence across various domains. The New Delhi Institute of Management won in the private sector for Excellence in Creating Employment, while the National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya secured the public sector award. Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, led in the Globalisation of Education category, with Parul University receiving a Special Jury Recognition.
In the Excellence in Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship category, Vellore Institute of Technology and Anand Agricultural University won in the private and public sectors, respectively, with Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya earning a Special Jury Recognition.
For Excellence in Institutional Social Responsibility, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research won the award in the private sector and Gondwana University, Gadchiroli, in the public sector.
The University of the Year - Emerging category honoured Manipal Academy of Higher Education, won in the private sector, and Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, in the public sector. For University of the Year - Emerging, Shiv Nadar University and Central University of Haryana won in the private and public sectors, respectively, with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology receiving a Special Jury Recognition.
Ms Jyoti Vij, Director General, FICCI, highlighted the significance of the awards: "These accolades are a testament to the rapid evolution and growing global prominence of India's higher education sector. These awards reflect our commitment to fostering a globally competitive, locally relevant education ecosystem, and capable of nurturing the talent that will drive India's economic growth and social development."
The FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2024 serve as a barometer for progress in India's education sector, showcasing institutions at the forefront of implementing the National Education Policy 2020. By honouring excellence across various categories and sectors, these awards underscore the collaborative effort between public and private institutions in elevating India's higher education standards. As the country aims to increase its Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to 50% by 2035, the achievements celebrated at this event highlight the sector's readiness to meet this ambitious goal while fostering innovation, employability, and global engagement.