Mohali: The fifth edition of the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyaan-2025 (SMA-2025) will be held at NIPER Mohali from October 31 to November 2. The theme for the edition will be “Classroom to Society: Building a Healthier World through Education”. The conclave will bring together leaders from academia, research, industry and policy to re-imagine the future of education in India. The previous four editions were held at NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Srinagar and Kurukshetra University. The number of research paper submissions and project showcases have consistently grown over the years.
Each day of the Mahakumbh will focus on a distinct theme. On October 31, theme would be “Connecting Society with Schools” – exploring the vital role of community participation in education. On November 1, topic is “Academia – Industry – Society Interface” – bridging innovation and real-world impact. On November 2, the topic is “Bharat @ 2047” – envisioning India’s educational roadmap for the centenary of independence.
The inaugural day will be graced by Gulab Chand Kataria, UT Administrator and Governor of Punjab as Chief Guest, with RP Tiwari, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, as Guest of Honour. On the following days, Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Governor of Haryana, and Kabinder Gupta, LG, UT of Ladakh, will grace the event as the Chief Guests. Over the three days, the conclave will feature 14 thematic conclaves, student project exhibitions, and over 250 research paper presentations, attracting participation from distinguished educators, students, and institutions from across the country. As part of the larger initiative, the Shiksha Mahakumbh Olympiad has already been successfully conducted across North India. The Shiksha Mahakumbh 2025 will also feature yoga sessions, cultural interactions, and exhibitions that highlight the integration of Indian knowledge systems and modern education practices. “Shiksha Mahakumbh is not just an event but a movement towards holistic and value-based education,” said Prof. (Dr.) Thakur S.K.R., Kalpak, Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan.
Prof Dulal Panda, Director, NIPER Mohali, said, “The SMA-2025 will serve as a powerful platform to align educational thought with societal needs. At NIPER, we strongly believe that education must not remain confined to classroom, but must contribute to building a healthier, more resilient world. Hosting this edition at our campus is a matter of pride and we look forward to global collaborations and actionable outcomes.”
