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Prof. Sangita Shroff Honored as One of the “50 Women in Education Leaders”

The 13th edition of World Education Congress 2024, an event conducted by ‘M/s. Fun and Joy at Work’ has recognized and unveiled Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders at the World Education Congress, held on 11th and 12th July at Taj Land’s End, Mumbai.

The theme of the Congress 2024 was “EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”.

Prof. Sangita Shroff, Director & Dean of the Institute of Design was one of the 50 awardees and received citation for her contribution to design education and praxis.

The Process:

The 50 Women in Education Leaders is an intensely researched process undertaken by the research cell which consists of Post Graduates in History & Management with over 5 years research experience post their studies. It is the iconic job of the research cell to produce a shortlist of Individuals who are doing extraordinary work and track the record of their achievements. The shortlist is then reviewed by a Jury composed of senior professionals from across the globe.

The criteria adopted in this case are:

Strategic Perspective
Future Orientation
Track Record
Integrity and Ethics
Ability for Sustainable Education
Evaluation Approach

The Jury members:

An Independent Jury consisting of senior Leaders, Researchers and Academicians includes some prominent names as below:

Dr. Arun Arora, Ex President and CEO, The Economic Times ; Chairman, Edvance Pre-schools Pvt. Ltd. & Emeritus Chairman, World HRD Congress
Professor Indira Parikh, President – Antardisha, India’s Iconic HR Leader & Ex-Dean, IIM Ahmedabad
Nina E. Woodard, President & Chief “N” Sights Officer , Nina E. Woodard & Associates, a division of NDPendence, Inc.
Dr. C. M. Dwivedi, CHRO and Director HR, Jivika Healthcare.
Dr. Saugata Mitra, Ex-Managing Director, National Dairy Development Board Dairy services.
Dr. Sanjay Muthal, Executive Director, Kontempore Leadership & Business Solutions