Hyderabad hosted a major global education summit on Monday, where experts from academia, industry and government outlined how Telangana can build a world-class education hub. Speakers said the state needs clarity on its purpose, goals and resources before shaping its global strategy. Former NAAC director Prof. V.S. Prasad emphasized that global education must remain accessible to all students, not just a select group.
He explained that NAAC plans a new multi-level grading system to match national and international standards. He added that Telangana must define clear benchmarks to qualify as a global hub. Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha highlighted the government’s top priority—education for the girl child. He said empowered girls can reshape the state’s socio-economic future.
Industry leaders also stressed the need for digital skills. NAASCOM executive director Sandhya Chintala said global partnerships and investments will strengthen the state’s talent pipeline. She noted that nearly 45% of Silicon Valley’s workforce has roots in Telangana, including tech leaders like Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai.
Experts agreed that excellence and equity must work together. They said private institutions often drive quality, while public institutions promote equity. They insisted that a true global hub should improve learning outcomes across all colleges, not only elite ones.
