Teachers Must Evolve to Prepare Students for a Developed India: Dr. Brig. Rakesh Gupta, Director, GIMS
TEN NEWS NETWORK
Greater Noida News (06 September 2026): The future of education, the growing role of private universities, public-private partnerships in research, and the long-term development of Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park emerged as key areas of discussion at the Bharat Shiksha Expo Initiative – Senior Educationists’ Round-Table, held on the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2026.
Organised by India Expo Mart & Centre in association with TEN NEWS NETWORK, the high-level dialogue was held on the theme “Teachers as Catalysts for a Developed India.” The round-table brought together senior educationists and institutional leaders to deliberate on the evolving education landscape and the future of India’s knowledge ecosystem.
Speaking at the session, Dr. Brigadier Rakesh Gupta of the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) said Greater Noida has developed a strong ecosystem of universities, institutions and intellectual talent. He stressed that greater collaboration among these institutions could significantly enhance their collective impact on education, research and skill development.
Addressing the theme “Teachers as Catalysts for a Developed India,” Dr. Gupta emphasized that teachers must continuously evolve with changing times. He noted that the present generation of students is increasingly dependent on technology and artificial intelligence, which, if not balanced with practical learning, could affect their conceptual understanding and skills.
“Teachers must evolve to prepare students for a developed India,” Dr. Gupta said, stressing that education should go beyond awarding degrees and focus on developing knowledge, practical skills and industry-ready professionals.
Reflecting on his own experience as a teacher, Dr. Gupta said effective teaching requires extensive preparation, dedication and commitment. He recalled that teachers in the past would spend several hours preparing for a single class and relied extensively on blackboard teaching to ensure that students understood concepts thoroughly.
He urged Vice Chancellors and Directors to motivate faculty members and provide them with opportunities for continuous professional development through structured faculty development programmes.
Healthcare Integral to the Vision of a Developed India
Dr. Gupta also highlighted the importance of strengthening healthcare as a critical component of the vision of a developed India. He said development should not be measured solely by economic growth, but also by improvements in life expectancy, healthcare standards and overall quality of life.
Highlighting the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer, he called for greater emphasis on preventive healthcare, geriatric care and improved health awareness.
He further underlined the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among universities and institutions across fields such as medicine, engineering and management.
Dr. Gupta said GIMS is open to collaborating with non-medical institutions in areas including research, skill development, healthcare education and professional training.
He highlighted GIMS’s Vidya Setu, a skill education and training initiative through which students from other institutions can access skill-based learning and training opportunities.
GIMS Offers Collaboration in Research, Healthcare Training
Dr. Gupta also invited universities and educational institutions to collaborate with GIMS on research, digital literacy, healthcare-related courses and practical training programmes. He said GIMS can provide hands-on training in first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS), noting that awareness and knowledge of basic life-support techniques remain limited among large sections of the population.
According to Dr. Gupta, expanding such training programmes across educational institutions could help create a more health-aware, skilled and prepared society.
He stressed that stronger collaboration between educational institutions, healthcare organisations and industry can play an important role in developing skilled human resources and strengthening India’s knowledge ecosystem.
The discussions at the Senior Educationists’ Round-Table highlighted the need for an education system that combines technology with human mentorship, academic knowledge with practical skills, and institutional excellence with interdisciplinary collaboration—all of which are essential to achieving the broader vision of a developed India.
The Round-Table was presided over by Dr. H. Chaturvedi, Pro-Chancellor, IILM University, Greater Noida, Sudeep Sarcar, CEO, India Expo Mart and attended by distinguished senior educationists and institutional leaders from leading universities, colleges and schools.
Those participating included Dr. K. Mallikharjuna Babu, Galgotias University; Prof. Sibaram Khara, Sharda University, Greater Noida; Brig. Dr. Rakesh Gupta, GIMS, Greater Noida; Ms. Kanchan Kumari, Delhi World Public School, Knowledge Park; Dr. R. S. Rai, Bennett University; Dr. Pankaj Gupta, O.P. Jindal Global University, Hisar; Dr. Abhilasha Gautam, Army Institute of Education, Ujjawal Pratap, Galgotias University, Prof. Vivek Kumar, Amity University, Noida; Gajanan Mali, Founder, Ten News Network among others.
The participation of senior academic leaders provided a diverse perspective on the role of teachers, higher education, research, innovation and public-private collaboration in advancing India’s development agenda.
The discussions reinforced a central message of the Bharat Shiksha initiative: India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation will depend not only on expanding access to education, but also on improving quality, strengthening research, empowering teachers and ensuring that technology-driven transformation reaches every layer of the education system
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