Shiksha Mahakumbh: A Global Platform For Educational Dialogue Leading to Sustainability

THAKUR SUDESH KUMAR RAUNIJA, a distinguished ISRO scientist and the man behind the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan, a visionary initiative aimed at redefining the educational landscape of Bharat and the globe, in conversation with BW Businessworld, shares his views on this unique campaign 

- Tarannum Manjul

What was the inspiration behind founding the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan, and how do you see it addressing the educational challenges India faces?

The main source of inspiration is Vijay Nadda, Senior RSS Pracharak. Under his guidance, I realised that, unlike sports-focused platforms like the Olympics, no global forum exists for holistic education. Ancient Bharat’s Kumbh culture once fostered gatherings across all dimensions of human life, a potential now untapped due to regional disparities, distorted history, and outdated curricula.

Shiksha Mahakumbh aims to unite thought leaders, policymakers, educators, and students, bridging modern technologies with ancient heritage to promote dialogue and knowledge sharing, ultimately driving comprehensive education reforms.