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ERDA Global Summit & Awards 2024

Education Research and Development Association (ERDA) successfully conducted ERDA Global Summit & Awards 2024, held on 14 December 2024, at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR. This event was supported by SEPC, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Gov. of India and FPSB India. The event brought together over 30 distinguished speakers from industry, academia, and government across India and other nations. Themed “Empowering Society: The Role of Industry, Academia, and the Public in Building a Sustainable Future,” the summit explored collaborative pathways for addressing global challenges.

The summit featured three key segments: Inaugural Session, Panel Discussions and Valedictory Session.

Inaugural address delivered by Mr. Satya Prakash Singh, Chief General Manager, SIDBI, Delhi, India and special address presented by Mr. Krishan Misha, CEO, FPSB India.

Four expert panels deliberated on diverse sub-themes:

Panel 1: Empowering Communities through Skill Development and Education

Thematic Address by Prof. Hamad Odhabi (Vice Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE)

Moderator: Dr. Shiju Sebastian, PhD (Associate Professor, Christ University)

Panelists: Dr. Raman Kumar Jha (Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University, Jharkhand), Dr. Taruna Gautam (Vice Chancellor, IILM University, Greater Noida, Dr. Ranjit Singh (Vice Chancellor, Shobhit University, Gangoh, UP), Dr. Parsanjeet Kumar (Vice Chancellor, SDGI Global University, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh), and Dr. Ajay Bhusan (Vice Chancellor, Scope Global Skills University, Bhopal)

Panel 2: Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Industry-Academia Collaboration for Innovation and Sustainability

Thematic Address: Dr. Atiqul Islam (Former Vice Chancellor, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Moderator: Dr. Sanjay Rastogi (Associate Dean, School of Commerce, Christ University, Delhi NCR)

Panelists: Dr. Rana Singh (Director, CIMP, Patna), Mr. Arvind Goyal (CFO, Pansari Group, Delhi), and Mr. Abhishek Sharma (VP-Finance, Medanta Global Health Limited

Panel 3: Ethical Leadership in Academia, Industry, and Public Policy

Moderator: Dr. Atul Kumar (Dean, Dr. D. Y. Patil-B School, Pune 

Panelists: Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra (Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Skill University), CA Sanjeev Jha (CFO, Persolkelly India Private Limited), Dr. Sajan M George (Chairman, Don Bosco Institute of Technology), Mr. Vikas Mehra (Controller, Ferag India Private Ltd.), and Mr. Priyendu Jha (VP-Treasury, Patanjali Foods Limited

Panel 4: Engaging Communities: The Power of Collective Action for Sustainability

Thematic Address: Dr. H M Jahirul Haque Dr. H. M. Jahirul Haque (Vice Chancellor, Canadian University, Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Moderator: Dr. Keya Das Ghosh (Deputy Director and HOI, Amity College of Commerce and Finance, Amity University, Kolkata)

Panelists: Prof. Pooja Priyamvada, Prof. Pooja Priyamvada (Director – Academic and Collaboration, International Institute of Mass Media, Delhi), Ms. Bhavna Batra (VP-People, S & P Global, Gurugram), Ms. Megha Kaushil (VP-Supply Chain Finance, Patanjali Foods Limited), Ms. and Ms. Teena Rawal (Head – Strategy, FPSB India)

Valedictory Addresses were delivered by: His Excellency Shri Akhilesh Mishra, Ambassador of India to Ireland, who spoke on “The Role of Indian Knowledge Tradition in Building a Sustainable Future”, and Reverend  Dr. Fr. Jose C C, Vice Chancellor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India, who highlighted multifaceted aspects of sustainability.

The summit also celebrated 112 individuals, institutions, and organizations with the prestigious ERDA Excellence Awards 2024 across eight categories: Leadership, Teaching, Research, Education, Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Holistic Development.

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.