Valedictory Session

The Valedictory Session of ABSS 2025 marked the culmination of the nationwide celebrations commemorating five transformative years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Held on 29th July 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the session served as a platform for reflecting on key insights from the thematic sessions and charting the future course for transforming education in India.

Distinguished speakers, including Shri Kishor Barman, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Tripura (Chief Guest), along with senior government officials and eminent thought leaders, shared their insights on the progress achieved under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and deliberated on the path forward.

Key highlights included:

  • Reflections on critical takeaways from the four thematic sessions
  • Strategic discussions on the future of education in India
  • Addresses by key dignitaries.

Chief Guest:

  • Shri Kishor Barman, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Tripura

Other Notable Speakers:

  • Professor Manjul Bhargava, Chairman, Education Advisory Council
  • Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Former Chairman, UGC
  • Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary (SE&L)
  • Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Additional Secretary, DoHE
  • Shri. Anandrao Vishnu Patil, Additional Secretary, PMPY

The session concluded ABSS 2025 on an inspiring note, reaffirming India’s collective commitment to realizing the vision and goals of NEP 2020.

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