EVolution Auto India was conferred with Best Sustainability Driven Magazine Award in the Newcomer Category by the International Skill Development Council (ISDC) at its First Skill Development and Research Innovation Summit. Themed ‘Changing Paradigms of Skill evelopment & Research Innovations and Bridging the Gap at the Global Landscape’, the summit was organized on February 17 at the India International
Centre (IIC), New Delhi.
The summit, which brought together leading experts from academia, research, media and industry, aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in skill development to address global challenges.
Under the esteemed guidance of ISDC Founder, Er. Dilip Kumar, the summit began with a warm welcome address by Dr. Ravi Kumar Chaudhary, Senior Scientist, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida.
The chief guest, Dr. (Brig.) Rakesh Gupta, shared insightful thoughts on the role of skill development in shaping global leaders and the workforce of tomorrow. The inaugural session featured expert talks from Prof. Madan Mohan Goel, Propounder of the Needonomics School of Thought, and Dr. Dinesh Kumar, PhD (AIIMS IIT Delhi), who delved into key issues around skill development, interdisciplinary research, and bridging global gaps.
The first panel discussion, titled ‘Advancing Research Collaboration and Innovation for Global Thought Leadership,’ featured esteemed speakers including Prof. Shandar Ahmad (JNU), Prof. Sanjay Sharma (GBU), Dr. Vivek Gupta (GIMS), Dr. Rakesh Saroj (JNU), Dr. Dinesh Kumar (NIFTEM), and Dr. Priti Saxena (South Asian University). Moderated by Dr. Ravi Kumar, the interactive session sparked valuable
discussions on interdisciplinary and translational research, funding opportunities, global research collaboration, and the role of open-access platforms in enhancing knowledge sharing.
The second session, moderated by Anurima Mondal, Founder and Editor of EVolution Auto India magazine, focused on ‘Enhancing Advanced Skills through Industry-Academia Collaboration’. The discussion witnessed active participation of the esteemed panelists-Prof. Andrew M Lynn (JNU), Dr. Siya Ram (IGNOU), Dr. Atul Vashisht (Bennett University), Dr. Rajesh Gupta (GBU), Dr. Gaurav Kumar (GBU) and Mr.
Mukesh Kumar (GIMS) and highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry, with a special emphasis on global skill mobility, research skills development across disciplines, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation.
Following this session, Dr. Priti Saxena delivered an expert talk on the ‘Distinct Functional Versatility of Type III Polyketide Synthases and Modifying Enzymes in Mycobacterium Marinum,’ shedding light on cutting-edge research in biotechnology. The closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Ravi Kumar Chaudhary, who thanked the speakers, participants, and attendees for their valuable contributions to the event.
The ISDC community focuses on equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all supporting the mission of UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA 2030.