Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar — CEO

Currently, I am the Pro Chancellor of Symbiosis International University- a multi-disciplinary, multinational, multi-cultural International University that not only educates 45000 students from all states of India but also international students from 85 countries across the world. I hold a Post Graduate Degree in Medicine, a Degree in Law and Ph.D. in 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’. I am glad to have been a part of the formulating committee of NEP 2020 that has set a new paradigm, suggesting radical reforms to streamline the existing education system with the needs and requirements of the 21st century education. As a member of University Grants Commission (UGC) for two terms, Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) under Ministry of Education and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), I have endeavoured to be a facilitator of innovative approaches to higher education in India. I have been serving as the Chairperson of the FICCI Committee on Higher Education and serving for the 4th term. Appointed as Member of India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) Trust set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India, I have endeavoured to promote the ‘Brand India’ label in overseas markets. I was also elected as Member of the Central Governing Council of Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Member of the General Assembly of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Governing Body of Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Government of Maharashtra. I am a member on the Board of several organisations like Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Research Committee of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Public Health Foundation of India, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences Indore, Symbiosis Skills and Open University, Pune. She is a member of many corporate bodies such as Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Confederation of India Industry (CII), Maratha Chambers of Commerce and Industries (MCCIA) and Not for profit organisations like HK Firodiya Foundation, India International Centre (IIC), Pune International Centre (PIC) & Pune Citizens Police Foundation (PCPF). However, amidst all such work, it is my continuous endeavour to innovate and initiate projects and collaborations that can augur the growth of Symbiosis International University, leading it to become a globally recognised university.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Education sector, focusing on policy reform and internationalisation strategies.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 31 yrs 3 mos