Author(s): Madhu Jasola
India holds a prominent position in the global education landscape, boasting of one of the largest number of higher learning institutions worldwide. With 580 million individuals aged between 5 to 24 years, India possesses an immense potential within the education sector. Surpassing all other nations, India accommodates over 250 million school students, setting a remarkable benchmark. The education sector in India offers abundant prospects for expansion. There are 1200 Universities and 50,000 colleges in India. The education sector in India was worth US$ 117 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach US$ 225 billion by 2025. The institutions should blend online and offline education so that students are well prepared for natural calamities and climate change. Emphasis should be given on mental health and well being of students as well as faculty on regular basis. Online technology adaptation opens door for entrepreneurship. Manual jobs of faculty has been replaced with artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. Use of chatbots and software are helping in evaluation of students. Public Private collaboration also plays a very important role.