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As India embarks on her journey towards Viksit Bharat, platforms to discuss and debate opportunities, challenges and solutions are crucial.

Reforming India's School Education (RISE) for Viksit Bharat is Centre for Civil Society’s contribution towards convening such spaces to explore the path forward in education.

The event is envisioned to be a platform bringing together diverse stakeholders and experts in school education to uncover gaps and challenges that must be addressed to ensure India’s vision of Viksit Bharat is realised.

The two segments of the day are:

Index Launch: Ease of Operating Schools
An analysis of laws governing private schools in every Indian state
Panel Discussion: Reforming India's School Education (RISE) for Viksit Bharat

Agenda

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM	Arrival & Registrations
3:00 PM to 3:15 PM	Welcome Address by Dr. Amit Chandra (CEO, Centre for Civil Society)
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM	Unveiling Ease of Operating Schools (EoOS) Index Results
3:45 PM to 4:05 PM	Keynote Address by Guest of Honor, Captain Shhubhanshu Shukla (Test Pilot, IAF & ISRO Astronaut)
4:05 PM to 4:20 PM	Official Launch of EoOS Report & Microsite
4:20 PM to 5:50 PM	Panel Discussion (including audience Q&A) Panel Moderator: Gurcharan Das (Author & Public Intellectual) Panel Speakers: Shailendra Sharma (Former Principal Advisor to Director Education) Indrani Bhaduri (CEO and Head, PARAKH) Lt. Col. Jitendra Verma (OSD, NITI Aayog) Vardan Kabra (Co-founder, Fountainhead Schools & SR VP ARISE Governing Body)
5:50 PM to 6:00 PM	Conclusion & Vote of Thanks
6:00 PM onwards	High Tea & Networking

Register your interest here:
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Please note: Registering your interest does not guarantee a place at the event. Please wait for an official email from our team to confirm your participation.

Reforming India's School Education (RISE) for Viksit Bharat

19 Jun 2026
2PM -6 PM IST
India International Centre, New Delhi

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₹ Free

Application Deadline

17 Jun 2026

(5 Day left Hurry!)