How can the private sector ecosystemfrom edtech companies to educational NGOs and academic institutionscollaborate and support the government's efforts to improve the quality of early childhood education and learning outcomes? Hear from the expert as they share their experiences and best practices. Mamta Saikia, CEO of Bharti Foundation; Pranav Kothari, CEO of Education Initiatives; Professor Anil Mammen, Professor of Practice, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

About the Speakers:

Mamta Saikia, CEO, Bharti Foundation. Mamta Saikia has led the development of Bharti Foundation's education programs at primary, elementary, and senior secondary schools. Under her stewardship, the Satya Bharti School Program provides free quality education to 40,000 children across six states, while the innovative Satya Quality Support Program enhances government school systems. Mamta serves as Chair of SAFRG and has been honored as an Influencer Leader by AACSB International. In 2016, she was recognized by the Ministry of Women & Child Development as among the 100 Women Achievers of India and was also conferred the Karmaveer Puraskaar: National Citizen Awards for Social Justice & Action.
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Pranav Kothari, CEO, Educational Initiatives. Pranav has been a driving force at Educational Initiatives (Ei), a leading provider of innovative EdTech solutions, for over a decade through his involvement in Ei initiatives such as Mindspark, Gifted Student Education, and Ei Shiksha. Pranav has been recognized by the World Economic Forum's Schwab Foundation for his social entrepreneurship. A mechanical engineer from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School graduate, a TEDx speaker, and an INK Fellow, Pranav's global experience spans roles at General Electric and Boston Consulting Group.
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Anil Mammen, Professor of Practice, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education. Prof. Mammen is an expert in designing teachinglearning experiences, with emphasis on how to effectively integrate technology into curriculum, pedagogy, and learning materials. During his time at Tata ClassEdge, he was Chief Learning Design & Social Impact and was a member of the organization's leadership team. He has accumulated a wealth of experience designing technologyenabled educational frameworks for schools and is now a core team member of the EdTech Research Group at TISS. He has written on education and EdTech for national and international publications such as The Hindu and Huffington Post.
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Aparna Krishnan, the Chief Revenue Officer at INK. A proud native of Mumbai and an alumna of Warwick Business School, Aparna has nearly two decades of experience in business growth, both at startups and large multinational corporations. However, her most remarkable skill is her ability to forge partnerships and build community. At INK, she has helped build ecosystems across myriad sectors, including education, AI, sports, and health & wellness.
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