Nandan Nilekani stresses on need for multi-disciplinary learning

Co-founder and former CEO of Infosys and Chairman of UIDAI, Nandan Nilekani, has said that today there is a big need for multi-disciplinary learning. Constant innovation and new technology are particularly relevant in a country like India in bringing quality, speed and scale to provide quality education to a large section of people. He was addressing during the inaugural session of Bridge School of Management function organizes here.

The event was attended by CEOs and HR Heads of leading Indian and International organizations. Prominent personalities attending the event included Prof Henry Bienen, former President of Northwestern University, Prof Dipak Jain, Former Dean of INSEAD and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern university, Prof. Thomas Gibbons, Dean, School of Continuing studies at Northwestern University, Dr Mukesh Aghi, Board Member and CEO, L&T Infotech Ltd, Mr. Adam Gutstein, Vice Chairman, PwC US.

On the occasion, Rajesh Puri, CEO, India Education Services Pvt Ltd said, “We plan to have 50 state-of-the-art centres right in the middle of corporate hubs across the nation in the next 10 years. We have focused heavily on investing in technology infrastructure, and world class content to ensure our students get a seamless, industry relevant learning experience.”

By offering management courses designed ‘by the industry, from the industry and for the industry’ it aims to meet the education-employment mismatch in the country. Its program spans over a period of eleven months, helping Corporates invest in and retain their talent pool and increase productivity of employees, whereas for employees it is a convenient and time-saving opportunity for career enhancement, while continuing to work, to acquire skills and competencies which the Industry needs. The courses are optimised with an intelligent mix of interactive, online and face-to-face delivery methods, where Global Business and Industry leaders deliver content which is designed by participation of industry and Academic experts on Program Councils.