From Kashmir’s Sharda Pradesh to Kerala’s ancient learning centers — India’s gurukul tradition was never merely regional; it was civilizational. This panel, featuring Prof. Raj Nehru, Dr. T.P. Shankar Murthy Nair, and Prof. M.G. Seshapurushan, explores the ancient Indian education system from the Neelamath Purana to Kanthalur Shale’s copper plates of 866 AD.
The discussion positions India’s knowledge ecosystem as a model for Viksit Bharat 2047, arguing that the five-element Vedic framework of Karana, Karya, Yoga, Vidhi, and Dukhanta offers a philosophical foundation no modern curriculum can replicate. A rich conversation on why recovering ancient pedagogy is inseparable from India’s civilizational renewal.

About The Speakers:
Shri Raj Nehru is the Vice Chancellor of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, known for his leadership in promoting skill-based higher education. He has played a key role in aligning academic programs with industry needs.

Madala Taraka Sreenivas is the Managing Trustee of the Dhruv Foundation for Education and Research. He actively works in the field of educational innovation and community development.

Dr. T. P. Sankarankutty Nair serves as Director and Managing Trustee of the Sree Uthradom Tirunal Institute of Culture. He is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indian cultural heritage.

Prof. M.G. Sasibhooshan is a noted writer and historian from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is recognized for his research on Kerala’s cultural history, art, and architecture.

Prof. Cheranalloor Raveendranath is a respected academic and former Minister for Education, Government of Kerala. He has contributed significantly to educational reforms and public policy in the state.