Dates
20 December 2023
Venue
NIT Kurukshetra
Theme
Role of Academic-driven Startups in Economy
Year
2023
Report · 2023
Introduction
Shiksha Kumbh — an integral edition of Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan — was conceived by Dr Thakur SKR (ISRO) and implemented under the guidance of Shri Vijay Nadda. Held at NIT Kurukshetra, this edition focused on how student-led startups in teaching institutions impact the national economy. The inaugural session was graced by the Hon'ble Governor of Haryana, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya.
Objective
From Education to Startups, Startups to Economy — exploring academic-driven entrepreneurship as a national growth engine.
- Organised by
- Department of Holistic EducationNational Institute of Technology, KurukshetraShri Krishna Ayush University & Hindu Shiksha Samiti (collaborating partners)
Key highlights
43
Research papers
5,000+
Footfall
2,000+
Participants
10
Participating organisations
10
Exhibitions
5
VCs & Directors
65
Proceedings papers (Vol. I)
Outcomes & impact
- Dozens of intellectuals deliberated on the Shiksha Kumbh theme; hundreds of papers were submitted on the conference theme.
- Young entrepreneurs showcased startup exhibitions that inspired student participants.
- A month-long campaign reached teaching institutions across Haryana, generating thousands of applications.
- Prize distribution at the valedictory session; cultural performances including Sardar Ali Sufi band marked a successful first Shiksha Kumbh edition.
- Proceedings Volume I (Shiksha Mahakumbh 2.0) released — 65 papers across Skill & Startup, Entrepreneurship, and Best Practices & Innovations.
- Chief guests included Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor of Haryana, and Swami Bhitiharanand Ji Sachidananda, Ramakrishna Mission.
The story behind
Shiksha Kumbh is organised on special themes for deliberation while Shiksha Mahakumbh places all 140 crore citizens at the centre. This edition launched the startup-economy dialogue that continues across subsequent Mahakumbh editions.
Guiding mentor
Shri Vijay Nadda
Director, DHE
Dr. Thakur SKR
Proceedings
Peer-reviewed papers from this edition are published in the Shiksha Mahakumbh proceedings series.
Read proceedings online