What the Indian Education System is doing wrong LPUs Ashok Mittal x Karishma Mehta Ep 44_

Humans of Bombay Show “Ab yeh mithai bechnewaale degree bechenge? These were the jibes we were subjected to when we expressed an interest in establishing our University… My father ran a sweet shop and was the one who invented ‘motichoor laddoo’. I’d also go to the shop to help, but growing up, I diversified into an Automobile dealership… And when the thought of ‘what next’ came to mind, I thought of establishing a private professional higher education University in Punjab… Since there was no precedent, we had to fight hard, we even tried to pass a bill in the Assembly, but we were opposed vehemently… But eventually, the bill got the CM’s support—that’s how LPU came into being!” Ashok Kumar Mittal, Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, is a visionary who has carved a remarkable path in the education sector. From his humble beginnings in a family where his father ran a ‘halwai ki dukaan’ to becoming a pivotal figure in higher education, Mittal's story is inspiring. It showcases his unwavering commitment to transforming education in India. In this exclusive interview, Ashok Kumar Mittal gives us insights into the business of education as well as his journey to getting there. He shared his perspective on the evolving landscape of the education sector and spoke about the significance of career-readiness for today's students. He also shared insights on comparative views on the Indian and foreign education systems and his thoughts on the New Education Policy! This episode is a must-watch, whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or someone looking for a dose of inspiration… Do not miss it! We also spoke about: . Integration of technology in education . His foray from law to education . Exchanging notes with his entrepreneur son . His advice to youth regarding Stress management . What does the future classroom in India look like? #humansofbombay #indianeducation #podcast TIME STAMPS: 00:00- Precap 01:36- Welcome 01:57- What does India’s education sector lack? 03:33- What’s changed in the education sector? 04:47- How can students stand out? 07:27- How impactful is technology in education? 09:15- How important is the integration of tech in education? 09:53- Indian education system vs. Foreign education system 11:28- Real-life learning 12:56- Parameters for granting admission to students at LPU 14:52- Big No-No for students seeking admission at LPU 15:41- How the Lovely Group was established 17:52- How his father established Lovely Sweets 18:35- The invention of ‘motichoor laddoo’ 19:42- The foray into an automobile dealership 21:24- How he forayed into education 22:38- How the ‘Lovely’ brand name helped 23:51- Challenges of building the Lovely Professional University 27:07- Lessons he learnt from his dad 27:37- Exchanging notes with his entrepreneur son, Pratham 29:24- Exceptional LPU students 31:17- Holistic development of students 32:14- LPU students at the global level in sports 34:16- His thoughts on the National Education Policy 35:40- Advice to youth on stress management 37:37- What would Ashok Mittal pick? 39:16- What does the future classroom in India look like? 40:25- What would Ashok Mittal like to be known as? 41:12- Advice to the youth 42:22- Thank you The Humans of Bombay Show, hosted by our CEO and Founder Karishma Mehta, is a Humans of Bombay original where we celebrate real-life heroes. From the single mother who had a baby out of wedlock to a female officer who served the army for 11 years, we want to bring out the extraordinary stories of seemingly ordinary people. India is a melting pot of stories, and with the Humans of Bombay Show, we want to bring these beautiful stories to you and give you a peek into the unique minds of people who have excelled in their fields. ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? – ???????????????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????!