Chhattisgarh is steadily strengthening its higher education and skilling ecosystem to harness the potential of its young population and support inclusive economic growth. With expanding access to universities, technical institutions, ITIs, and skill development centres, the state is focused on aligning education with employability, entrepreneurship, and regional development priorities.
In this context, the Department of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh, along with Elets Technomedia and Digital Learning Magazine as Knowledge Partner, is hosting SHIKSHA SAMVAD CHHATTISGARH- a flagship dialogue on the future of higher education, on 17 February 2026 at Raipur, Chhattisgarh
The summit will convene policymakers, academic leaders, industry leaders, skilling institutions, and domain experts to deliberate on strengthening higher education, enhancing employability, integrating skills with industry needs, and building sustainable education-to-employment pathways tailored to Chhattisgarh’s socio-economic context.
Hon'ble Chief Minister
Chhattisgarh
Hon'ble Minister of Higher Education
Secretary
Higher Education Department
Government of Chhattisgarh
Commissioner & Project Director (RUSA)
Higher Education Department
Government of Chhattisgarh
Government of India
Lincoln University College
Malaysia
Government of India
UT of J&K
IIM Bodh Gaya
IIM Shillong
IIT Mandi
IIM Raipur
Raipur
Scope Global Skills University (SGSU), Bhopal
Association of Indian Universities
Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Varanasi
JSS University, Noida
Rajasthan
The summit will serve as a confluence of thought leaders and changemakers, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue, policy exchange, and knowledge sharing. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and global perspectives, it will enable stakeholders to collectively reimagine the future of education, research, and skill development.
Officials from state and national education departments.
Teachers, instructional designers, and technology specialists shaping modern learning.
Higher Education, Technical, Employment & Training, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Academic and industry councils promoting research, incubation, and entrepreneurship.
Vice Chancellors, senior faculty, and administrators from leading public and private universities.
Representatives from AICTE, UGC, CBSE, SCERT, and Boards of School Education.
Advisors guiding students and institutions on pathways to success.
