Didac India, India's exhibition and conference focussed on education and skilling resources, commences at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Organised by Messe Stuttgart India in collaboration with the India Didactics Association (IDA), Didac India was inaugurated by renowned Indian Guru and Spiritual Leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the presence of Gavin Dykes, Programme Director EWF & ASES; Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum Cell Chairman, NBA Chairman - EC, NAAC and Ahmed Shafeeu, Minister of State for Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development Govt of Republic of Maldives.
Speaking at Didac India 2024 Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said, “I have come to India with three big priorities, and that is: 'Education, Education, and Education.' Last night in Central Delhi, I launched a new refreshed India strategy, and this time Victoria has doubled down on education. There are 200 academic and research collaborations between Victoria and India. Victoria stands as the number one destination for Indian international students and we see transnational education as the greatest opportunity for growth.”
The first day of the 14th edition of Didac India kick started with an convergence of education leaders, policymakers and industry experts worldwide. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji, Founder of Art of Living Foundation and Lifetime President, Sri Sri Group of Schools and University, addressed the educators and industry leaders as a keynote speaker. TIESS witnessed exclusive panel discussions addressing the needs of the entire education system including sessions like, 'Beyond NEP - Pathways to light and tight governance model', ‘Fostering emergent, distributed and authentic leadership in education’ and ‘Teaching in the age of AI-redefining the classroom’.
The participating countries include Maldives, Germany, Finland, the State of Victoria, the State of New South Wales and the UK. Additionally, International representatives from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, BESA, Didacta, Global Victoria, Education Finland, New South Wales Government, SEAMEO and representatives from the Indian States have also graced the occasion.