The MoU was signed by Dr. Rajendra Pawar, Chief Engineer at MSEDCL, and Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills University in the presence of Dr. Rajesh Ingle, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Dr. Santosh Patni, MSEDCL and Dr. Mahesh Wagh, SSPU.

This MOU bridges the gap between Industry and Academia. This MOU enables the students at SSPU to have real-time experience in understanding the safety norms and other aspects of the industry. The MoU opens up other avenues for internship opportunities as well.

Dr. Rajendra Pawar, Chief Engineer, MSEDCL said that MSEDCL has 25 district training centers and 4 regional centers in Maharashtra State. He added that the relationship between Symbiosis Skills and Professional and MSEDCL will mutually benefit both organizations.

Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University ( SSPU) said that the MoU is a step ahead in incorporating a practical industry-aligned curriculum into the degree program. The School of Sustainability Studies offers a 4-year B. Tech Program in Smart and Sustainable Energy. This degree program covers all trends of environment and sustainability which are much in demand.

Dr. Swati Mujumdar added that practical exposure and Internships are a great way to bridge the gap between academia and the real world. They offer students a chance to gain practical experience, hone their skills, and explore career paths. Students can learn from experienced professionals while also contributing their unique ideas through mentorship programs and joint initiatives. The sharing of ideas and experiences has the potential to promote innovation and creativity.

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The event saw the participation of top hotel management leaders from prestigious establishments such as Mr. Nishanth Vishwanath, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pune; Mr. Amit Kumar, General Manager, JW Marriott Hotel Pune; Mr. Abhishek Sahai, General Manager, Conrad Hotels and Resorts Pune; Mr. Sudeep Sharma, General Manager, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park; Mr. Ryan D’Silva, General Manager, Hyatt Place Pune; Mr. Amit Kumar Sharma, General Manager, Amanora The Fern Hotel & Club Pune & President PHA and Mr. Gurmeet Singh, Chief Mentor, Lexicon Institute of Hotel Management, Former Senior Area Director HR – South Asia, Marriott International along with Mr. Nasir Shaikh, Group Chief Executive Officer, The Lexicon Group of Institutes, EduCrack, EasyRecruit+, and Principal Lexicon IHM and the complete team of Lexicon IHM. These industry leaders reviewed Lexicon IHM’s Curriculum and provided valuable suggestions to enhance the curriculum for future hoteliers.

Pankaj Sharma, President, of The Lexicon Group of Institutes, Chairman & MD, Pune Times Mirror, Civic Mirror, and MultiFit, stated, “The objective of the event was to ensure our curriculum remains industry-relevant and aligned with the Lexicon IHM vision.” He further emphasized, “Our focus is on preparing students to become leaders in the hospitality industry while instilling the importance of societal investment through their leadership values.”

The institute is committed to preparing students for the hospitality industry by continuously updating its curriculum based on feedback from the industry. This event was one of the many initiatives designed to make students industry-ready, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.

Nasir Shaikh, the Group Chief Executive Officer of The Lexicon Group of Institutes, EduCrack, EasyRecruit+ and also serving as the Principal of Lexicon IHM stressed the significance of having industry experts as instructors to provide knowledge. This ensures that the students are learning what is relevant today. Additionally, the fact that our faculty go for industry-academia exchange programs via the ‘faculty internship program’ is a big plus. He expressed, that it was gratifying to see the support from senior hospitality leaders to vet the curriculum and find it comprehensive and relevant in today’s time.

Shaikh mentioned that Lexicon IHM arranges industry visits and field trips every two weeks to give students hands-on experience. He emphasized the institute’s commitment to preparing Day Zero Professionals who are ready for employment after graduation. The students at Lexicon IHM are trained in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Sign Language along with elements of Emotional Intelligence and memory techniques in addition to the core subjects to enhance their proficiency. This diverse skill set makes them adaptable and competitive in the job market.

During the event, the Lexicon IHM team gave industry leaders a comprehensive walk-through of the curriculum, highlighting what sets Lexicon IHM apart. The team showcased the distinctiveness of the curriculum and spoke about the subjects and certifications, including Conflict Resolution, In-Depth Studies of Wines and Cocktails, Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship, Ayurveda and Food, and many more.

The team at Lexicon IHM requested the industry leaders to provide their feedback to improve the curriculum and the suggestions have been incorporated. Additionally, the comments from the leaders were extremely fulfilling as Educationists. Sudeep Sharma, General Manager, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park commented, “If a student follows everything mentioned in the curriculum, their road to becoming a GM is well laid out.” Amit Kumar, General Manager, JW Marriott Hotel Pune, and Abhishek Sahai, General Manager, Conrad Pune asserted, “The Curriculum is an excellent one.”

Lexicon IHM’s ‘Curriculum Presentation and Vetting’ event exemplifies its commitment to bridging the industry-academia gap. With continuous feedback and collaboration with industry leaders, Lexicon IHM ensures its students are well-prepared to become future leaders in the hospitality industry.

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The panel discussion was moderated by Ms. Mini Varghese, Country Director-India, Nutrition International, and co-moderated by Dr. Kapil Yadav, Professor, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The panelists comprised Dr. Suparna Ghosh-Jerath, Program Head, Nutrition, The George Institute for Global Health, India, Dr. Anjali Ganpule, Senior Research Associate Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), New Delhi, and Dr. Surabhi Mittal, Economist-Asia from Nutrition International.

The World Bank estimates that all forms of malnutrition cost the global economy $3.5 trillion per year, whereas, every $1 invested in nutrition can generate $16 in returns. Understanding the economic implications is crucial for making informed decisions and advocating for resource allocation in public health.

Economics can be useful in research and applied analysis to inform advocacy, policy decisions, and investments. Practical tools and resources, which are simple to use, have proven to be successful in influencing policy and informing investments. They help increase access to data for countries and motivate them for in-depth research. The panel discussion saw an in-depth presentation on several evidence-based modeling tools that estimate the health, human capital, and economic costs of current levels of malnutrition and inform and influence nutrition policy decisions and resource allocations in the area.

“A healthy, well-nourished population is the foundational prerequisite for growth and economic development. Investments in nutrition create a virtuous circle linking nutrition to improved health, increased education and lifetime earnings, and women’s empowerment. We know that every $1 invested in nutrition can generate $16 in returns. Yet, funding for nutrition has continually remained low. Increasing investments in nutrition and implementing proven intervention at scale addressing equity issues is therefore crucial. Investing in nutrition is not only the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do to ensure a sustainable future. Prioritizing nutrition, especially for the vulnerable population can connect them to a world of opportunity,” said Mini Varghese, Country Director, Nutrition International.

Dr. Ghosh Jerath said, “Improved nutrition and improved economic growth have a bi-directional relationship. Moreover, the life-cycle approach to nutrition is very critical. Nutrition interventions, therefore, need to be intergenerational and address both ends of the spectrum, that is, undernutrition and overnutrition.”

Apart from nutrition economics, the panel also deliberated on the current status of nutrition in South Asia and India, the policy discourse around nutritious food choices, and the role and the role of nutrition communication in driving positive dietary choices.  Comprehensive and coordinated efforts among various departments such as the government, development partners, academia, and civil society amongst others, are key to enabling sustainable nutrition outcomes in the long run.

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Xu shared his insights into industry-academia collaboration, emphasizing the urgent need for new theoretical and technological breakthroughs to lead the information industry into new stages. He called for universities, research institutions, and enterprises to work closely together to address industry challenges and deliver world-class achievements.

To address industry bottlenecks, Xu believes that the industry must take the initiative and work with academia in open collaboration to define major challenges that need to be solved. While companies are good at identifying engineering needs, universities excel at probing the frontiers of science and technology.

Huawei encourages efficiency and freedom during research and attaches great importance to cooperation with universities around the world. Xu called for universities worldwide to encourage more cross-disciplinary research, especially from doctoral and post-doctoral students, as this can promote global scientific and technological cooperation and complement available knowledge.

Currently, Huawei cooperates with more than 300 universities and over 900 research institutes and companies worldwide. Xu remarked, “We hope to continue working with universities and scientific research institutions around the world to tackle world-class challenges and share the results of innovation with industry and all of humankind.”

Huawei’s vision and mission are to bring digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. The company aims to work towards ubiquitous connectivity and inclusive network access, provide diversified computing power, build digital platforms, and redefine user experience with AI.

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The Going Global Partnership program’s goal is to encourage teamwork and creativity in teaching and learning to support transnational education in higher education institutions between India and the United Kingdom. The research is being carried out by an Academia-industry consortium formed in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University, UK; MKSSS’s Dr. B. N. College of Architecture, Pune, Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation, and Rohan Developers Pvt. Ltd under the British Council’s Going Global Partnership program.

Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, a professor at Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment, Mr. Ranjeet Naiknavare, President of CREDAI Pune Metro, Rajesh Chaudhary, Vice President of CREDAI Pune Metro, Jaydeep Raje, Director of Bhate and Raje Construction, Mr. Abhishek Bhatewara, Executive Director of Rohan Builders, Dr. Anurag Kashyap, Principal of Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women (BNCA) and Dr. Vaishali Anagal, Associate Professor and project coordinator at BNCA were present for the launch of the project website.  The project website, www.iacbe.bnca.ac.in  was unveiled at the hands of Mr. Ranjeet Naiknavare, President of CREDAI Pune.

In the welcome address, Dr. Anurag Kashyap, Principal of BNCA spoke about BNCA‘s vision towards global education and strategies, which allows students to go beyond the four walls of the classroom and have believed that many of the students have gone beyond the syllabus. BNCA always encourage their students to interact with professionals from the industry who are living success stories. Dr. Vaishali Anagal, a professor at BNCA, stated in her introduction that special efforts could be taken to impart talent to the learner in all of its nuances and simplicity. In order to achieve that, the knowledge and skill gaps in the field should be filled, the hourly structure should be established, and a sustainable training environment should be developed while conducting new research.

The goal of the workshop that was held on this particular occasion was to introduce the knowledge and abilities needed for this course, as well as to enhance the new graduates’ skills and prepare them for this work. For this event, the brightest brains in the construction industry came together to discuss, validate and restructure the curriculum that is based on project research. Dr. Vaishali Anagal and Dr. Sujata Karve conducted the workshop. Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, a professor at Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, said that as part of this international collaboration, we are considering a degree-based apprenticeship as a potential model to close the skills gap.  Not only is training important but so is teaching new skills. It’s important to use the apprenticeship in a purposeful and pertinent capacity. Additionally, he discussed the common framework of the program structure, which includes fundamental criteria like industry-developed professional standards. Mr. Ranjeet Naiknavare, President of CREDAI Pune Metro, who hailed the various initiatives undertaken by BNCA, spoke about the challenging part of making fresh graduates employable. According to Mr. Naiknavare, the nature of the Civil Engineering and Construction sector requires hands-on exposure, therefore we need to have a transformational educational system to meet the requirements of the industry.

On the second day of the workshop, Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, a professor at Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, presented a lecture on lean construction, its principles, and its future prospects.  He says we need to put more effort into streamlining the intricate construction process and reducing waste. He also discussed the importance of filling skill gaps, upskilling, and reskilling, as well as how institutions may play a crucial part in putting this concept into practice.

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