Nalanda 2.0 has an exceptional team Board of Directors, and Global Advisory Council consisting of leaders from the academia, industry and civil society. The team collectively has leadership, academic, administrative, and educational experiences from several world-class multidisciplinary research universities such as Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley and UC San Diego, and India's premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Team also includes a growing group of volunteers and supporters.
Higher Education Matters!
Nalanda 2.0 is a Non-Partisan Think Tank with the Goal of Making India's Higher Education System World-Class
Why it matters: Higher education is the bedrock of individual, societal, and national growth. Unfortunately, India's higher education system is severely underperforming, struggling to meet the needs of its students, parents, industry, and society at large. With over 1/6th of global humanity in India, transforming India’s higher education system is not only crucial for the country’s development but also a critical contribution to global progress.
Read the 5-point case that highlights the importance and urgency of transforming India’s higher education system
What has Nalanda 2.0 Accomplished So Far?
Since its inception in 2016, Nalanda 2.0 has focused on a three-pronged action plan for making an impact on India's higher education system: 1) Raising awareness and building consensus, 2) Advocating for policy-level changes, and 3) Building a world-class multidisciplinary research university in India.
India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is Now in Force
India’s National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020) is a significant step in the right direction. When implemented thoughtfully and with a sense of urgency it can make India more vibrant and the lives of its people much better. We are also pleased to note that many of the transformative educational reforms that Nalanda 2.0 advocated are in the NEP 2020.
The Time to Reform India’s Education System is Now
Lagging far behind developed nations in university rankings, India must transform its ailing higher education system.
Lessons from Nalanda University of Ancient Times and Stanford University of Modern Era for a New India
The lessons from Nalanda of ancient India and Stanford of modern era offer a compelling roadmap to create a better future for India’s youth, society, and its economy.
IIT Alumni Spotlight: PANIIT USA Interviews Shail Kumar, Founder & President, Nalanda 2.0
Nalanda 2.0 Launches "Building the University of the Future in India" Initiative
In April, 2018, Nalanda 2.0 launched an initiative to build a world-class multidisciplinary teaching and research university. It is inspired by Nalanda of ancient India and Stanford of the 21st century.
What can States in India Learn from California, a Trailblazer in the Knowledge Economy
One idea can change the trajectory of a state's economy and its people—create a world-class higher education system.
Read the Book that is the Foundation of Nalanda 2.0.
Building Golden India: How to unleash India's vast potential and transform its higher education system. Now. (published October 2015) Shail Kumar, Founder & President, Nalanda 2.0 is the author. This book is the fountainhead for Nalanda 2.0's mission, plans, and actions.
The book includes a foreword by Desh Deshpande, Life Member, MIT Corporation, and has received international acclaim from academic and business leaders. In 2017, a US-based Nobel Laureate presented this book to India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi.