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At the Education, Research & Development Association (ERDA), we believe that meaningful solutions to societal challenges emerge through thoughtful deliberation and collaborative dialogue. Such discussions require bringing together diverse, intellectual, and vibrant individuals from various sectors of society. The ERDA Global Summit was conceived with this philosophy in mind. The purpose of the summit is to unite individuals from academia, industry, and the broader community on a shared platform to exchange ideas and perspectives on addressing the pressing challenges our society faces today. This year, the theme for the summit is “Empowering Society: The Role of Industry, Academia, and the Public in Building a Sustainable Future.” As the global conversation increasingly focuses on creating sustainable societies, it is crucial to identify actionable pathways to achieve this goal. The summit aims to pave the way for the sustainable development of society through in-depth deliberation among representatives from academia, industry, and the public at large. It offers a unique opportunity for every individual, regardless of their background, to voice their views and contribute to the conversation around solving societal issues. We recognize that the active participation of everyday people is essential to discovering real, actionable solutions. ERDA has designated this summit as an annual event, to be held each year in different locations around the globe.

The summit will not only focus on addressing societal challenges but will also celebrate individuals, institutions and organizations who have made remarkable contributions to societal transformation through education, innovation, and compassion by presenting them with the prestigious ERDA Excellence Award. Over 100 awards across various categories will be conferred upon members and non-members of ERDA. 

Education Research & Development Association (ERDA) is dedicated to driving societal change through education, innovation, and compassion – an endeavor that would be impossible without the invaluable contributions of its various stakeholders. To express its gratitude, ERDA bestows the ERDA Excellence Award upon them in recognition of their contributions to society around the globe.

This award is more than just a trophy or certificate; it is an initiative to recognize the often-overlooked contributions of individuals and organizations. For ERDA, the significance of these contributions isn’t measured by their size or immediate impact but by the commitment to making a difference, no matter how small the contribution may seem. 

The inspiration behind the ERDA Excellence Award comes from our visionary founder’s belief that society often fails to recognize the smaller contributions made by individuals and organizations. For him, excellence is not about achieving what others cannot, but about giving one’s best effort to any task, regardless of the outcome. He believed that recognition should not be reserved only for those at the pinnacle of success, as this overlooks the efforts of many who are working toward the betterment of society. By acknowledging even the smallest contributions, we can inspire a broader community to engage in meaningful work for the greater good.

The ERDA Excellence Awards are conferred upon individuals, academic institutions, and non-academic organizations to recognize excellence in teaching, research, quality education, leadership, academic performance, women empowerment, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.

  • ERDA Excellence Award for Teaching (For Teachers and Professors)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Research (For Professors and Institutions)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Holistic Development (For Students)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Leadership (For Academic, Corporate and Social Leaders)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Quality Education (For Senior Secondary Schools/Colleges/Departments/Universities/Other Educational Institutions)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Women Empowerment (For Individuals and Institutions)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Entrepreneurship (For Individuals)
  • ERDA Excellence Award for Philanthropy (For Individuals and Organizations)

We warmly invite both profit and nonprofit organizations to support us in organizing this event. We would be deeply grateful for any support extended to us. It can be in form of financial or non financial. In recognition of their contribution, we will prominently feature their organization’s logo on all event materials. Additionally, we will honor our supporters/collaborators with institutional membership in ERDA, including displaying their logo and a brief description on our website under the institutional members’ section. We kindly request interested organizations to express their interest by 31 October 2024. Please reach out to us at connect@erda.org.in or erdacare@gmail.com.

We invite individuals to submit thoughtful papers related to the theme of the summit, “Empowering Society: The Role of Industry, Academia, and the Public in Building a Sustainable Future.” Please note that we are not accepting empirical papers; submissions should primarily focus on the policies, strategies, and actions that academic institutions, businesses, governments, and the public should develop or undertake to empower society toward a sustainable future. Papers or articles should be no longer than five pages. Selected submissions will be compiled into an edited book (nominal publication charge will be applicable) with an ISBN number. Participants will be notified by the office by 10 October 2024, regarding whether their papers or articles have been accepted for presentation at the Summit. Participants can send their article/paper through email.

Education Research & Development Association (ERDA) is proud to honor to individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to society by conferring the ERDA Excellence Award. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in various fields, including education, research, women empowerment, leadership, and community service. Individuals, Academic and Non-academic organizations are cordially invited to submit the self nomination for ERDA Excellence Award. Detailed information about the ERDA Excellence Award can be found under Award Menu of this website. 

Upon receiving notification of selection for award, applicants must register for the summit. Please note that physical attendance at the summit is mandatory to receive the award, except in case of foreign applicants. If foreign applicants are not able to appear in the summit physically, they will receive e-certificate of award in such case. Members of non-executive body of ERDA are not eligible for nomination. There is no charge for nomination of awards, but a nominal amount of registration fee would be applicable to attend the summit. 

Click here for nomination. 

The ERDA Global Summit & Awards aim to unite like-minded individuals from around the world, providing a collaborative platform for innovative and impactful contributions to society.

In addition to promoting global collaboration, ERDA seeks to recognize the efforts of individuals and academic and non-academic organizations for their significant and often unacknowledged contributions to education, research, and social development. The ERDA Excellence Award is our initiative to honor these vital contributions.

To help cover the costs of the summit, including awards, venue arrangements, and hospitality, we will be charging a nominal fee for applicants.

Registration Fee Structure (Please note that the registration fee is waived for individuals invited by the ERDA Office to participate as speakers or as recipients of the ERDA Excellence Award):

  • Register as a participant:
    • Fellow/Associate/Lifetime Member (as per revised rule): No Fee
    • Non-member: INR 500 (participants will be honored by Lifetime Membership of ERDA and certificate of participation in the summit).
  • Register as an awardee (Individual):
    • Fellow / Associate Member – No Fee
    • Lifetime Member / Student Member – INR 500 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
    • Ordinary Lifetime Member:
      • Transition from Ordinary Membership to Fellow Membership: INR 2,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
      •  Transition from Ordinary Membership to Associate Membership: INR 1,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
      • Transition from Ordinary Membership to Lifetime Membership: INR 1,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
      • No transition: INR 1,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
    • Non-member:
      • Wants to associate with ERDA as a Fellow Member: INR 2,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
      • Wants to associate with ERDA as an Associate Member: INR 1,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
      • Wants to associate with ERDA as a Lifetime Member: INR 500 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
      • Doesn’t want to associate with ERDA, only register for award: INR 1,500 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency) 
  • Register as an awardee (Institution/Organization)
      • Institutional Member: No Fee
      • Non Member:
        • Wants to associate with ERDA as an institutional member: INR 5,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
        • Doesn’t want to associate with ERDA, only register for award: INR 3,000 (or equivalent amount in foreign currency)
  • Notes:
    • Kindly see the eligibility for different types of membership under membership menu.
    • In case of any confusion in registration fee, for quick response, please message us on our official WhatsApp number +91- 92663 60261.
    • For outstation applicants requiring accommodation, please notify us in advance. We will do our best to arrange accommodations at a nominal cost, with priority given to Fellow Members.
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  • Account Holder Name: Education Research and Development Association 
  • Branch Name: St. Michel High School, Digha Ghat, Patna        

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PAST EVENTS

Five Days Workshop on Data Analysis

Education Research & Development Association (ERDA) successfully organized a five-day workshop on Data Analysis from June 12 to June 16, 2024, at Boring Road, Patna, Bihar. This initiative aimed to promote empirical research in Bihar. The workshop was conducted in a hybrid mode, with Dr. R. K. Mishra Associate Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, serving as the resource person.
Research scholars and faculty members actively participated, with a total of 48 participants from eight public universities in Bihar: Patna University, Patliputra University, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Jai Prakash University, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University, and Aryabhatta Knowledge University. Additionally, participants from other universities, including Assam University, University of Calicut, University of Allahabad, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Lovely Professional University, and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, also attended.
The valedictory session was held on the last day of the workshop, June 16, 2024. Prof. (Dr.) Debabrata Mitra, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Dakshin Dinajpur University, a public university in West Bengal, delivered the valedictory address. Prof. (Dr.) Ram Prahlad Choudhary from the  University of Calcutta and President of ERDA, gave the presidential address. Several participants also shared their feedback during the session.

Faculty Development Program and Signing of MoU

National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli and Education Research and Development Association (ERDA) jointly organized a Faculty Development Program on “Collaboration and Extension Activities in Higher Educational Institutions” on February 15, 2024. Dr. C. Paramasivan, Tamil Nadu’s State President of ERDA delivered welcome address. Dr. K. Kumar, the principal of National College, delivered the presidential speech during the event. Prof. Ram Prahlad Choudary, President of ERDA, extended felicitations to the program.  The main speaker for the program, Dr. M. Syed Ali Padusha, an associate professor of chemistry at Jamal Mohamed College in Trichy and the IQAC Coordinator, presented a thought-provoking discussion on the creation of extension activities in higher education. Furthermore, ERDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with several colleges as part of the collaborative initiatives.

International Seminar

St. Xavier’s College of Management & Technology, Patna organized an International Seminar in partnership with the Education Research and Development Association (ERDA) on January 19, 2024. The seminar focused on the theme “Navigating the New Frontiers of Commerce: Digital Transformation, Sustainability & Global Challenges.” Dr. Ram Prahlad Choudhary, President of ERDA, delivered the keynote address during the event. 

Five Days National Workshop on Research Paper Writing and Data Analysis

ERDA has successfully organised “Five Days National Workshop on Research Paper Writing and Data Analysis” from 14 to 18 June, 2023. It was conducted in virtual mode. Dr. Sameer Shekhar, Senior Assistant Professor, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Dr. R. K. Mishra, Associate Professor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR and Dr. Indrajit Ghosal, Associate Professor, Poornima University, Jaipur were the resource persons in this workshop. Total 46 participants from various parts of the country have registered for this workshop. 

Workshop on Association and Prediction Analysis

Virtual workshop on ‘Association and Prediction Analysis’ organised by ERDA on August 1 & 2, 2022. Dr. Anindita Bhattacharjee (Associate Professor, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, NOIDA, UP) was the resource person and the session is moderated by Dr. Seshanwita Das (Associate Professor, CHIRST Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR). Around 35 participants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal have participated in this workshop. 

Workshop on Data Analysis
Using SPSS

Workshop on ‘Data Analysis Using SPSS (from Basic to intermediary level)’ conducted on June 12, 2022 at Boring Road Patna. This workshop has been organised mainly for research scholars. Twenty research scholars from four state universities (namely Patna University, Patliputra University, Jai Prakash University and Magadh University) have participated in this workshop. Dr. R. K. Mishra, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR was the resource person for this workshop. 

National Webinar on
Covid 19

National Webinar on the topic ‘Challenges and Opportunities for the Educators and Educational Institutions Post Covid19’ was organised on June 07, 2020. Prof. (Dr.) Ram Prahlad Choudhary, Department of Commerce, Calcutta University, was the resource person in this webinar. More than 60 participants from 9 States of India (West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, UP and MP) participated in this webinar. 

National Webinar on
Income Tax

National Webinar on the topic ‘New Tax Regime Vs. Old Tax Regime’ held on May 30, 2020. CA Umashankar Mishra was the resource person in this webinar. CMA K. S. Nair, Chief Financial Officer of Premier Limited, Mumbai was present as a guest of honour in this webinar. More than 50 participants from different regions of India participated in this webinar.