IAS:1985 Former Secretary to Govt of India (Higher Education, & Social Justice)
New Delhi, India
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R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
A New Push for Data-Driven Governance!
Chaired a meeting regarding the 'Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai'.
The Maharashtra Technical Assistance Cell (Maha-TAC) will be established to assess the impact of key government schemes and policies of the state. The Cell will work in collaboration with IIM Mumbai and the Centre for Research in Schemes and Policies (CRISP), providing objective, data-driven insights to strengthen decision-making and improve the implementation of welfare schemes.
Maha-TAC will analyse 25 major government policies, while 13 ‘Sashakt Abhiyans’ will be implemented to identify bottlenecks and accelerate decision-making, for various key sectors. The focus will be on two key outcomes namely ‘benefits reaching beneficiaries’ and ‘impact of expenditure’. This will further strengthen data-driven governance, from policy formulation to expenditure management.
Senior officials were present.
@IIMMumbai
#Maharashtra #Mumbai
🔸CM Devendra Fadnavis chairs a meeting regarding the 'Indian Institute of Management Mumbai'.
Senior officials were present.
🔸मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांच्या अध्यक्षतेखाली 'भारतीय व्यवस्थापन संस्था मुंबई' संदर्भात बैठक.
यावेळी वरिष्ठ अधिकारी उपस्थित होते.
🔸मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस इनकी अध्यक्षता में 'भारतीय प्रबंधन संस्थान मुंबई' के संदर्भ में बैठक।
इस अवसर पर वरिष्ठ अधिकारी उपस्थित थे।
🕦 11.25am | 2-9-2026📍Varsha Bungalow, Mumbai | स. ११.२५ वा. | २-९-२०२६📍वर्षा निवासस्थान, मुंबई.
@Dev_Fadnavis @IIMMumbai
#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis #Mumbai
Contributing to the current discussion on exam reforms, CRISP has released a Policy Paper for reform of Public Examinations - proposing a National Continuous Assessment System, aptitude-based admissions, coaching reform & stronger schools. Download from crispindia.net
The #NEET debate focus on paper leaks merely looks at the symptom, not the disease. In interview with ETV youtube.com/watch?v=JOVgkVp0… I oppose the high-stakes single exam, single day determining a student's future. India needs structural examination reform—not just tighter security.
Changing the Education Minister won't transform Indian education. Changing the system will. Fix Anganwadis, restore quality in higher education, embed apprenticeships, and replace our coaching-driven exam culture with real learning. Reform the system, not just the face. #NEP2020
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
Why removing a minister is not enough?
Former Education Secretary R Subrahmanyam on the structural reboot needed - right from the Anganwadi up
@ETPolitics
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Is unification of mind and body (yoga) an event? Events have a short shelf-life, unification of mind-body is eternal. Yoga is not callisthenics (it's focus is on body shaping) while Yoga silences the mind, from depths of which begins an eloquent chat of Soul with its Source.
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
CRISP is pleased to announce an MoU with JEEVIKA, Government of Bihar, to implement #SHAANBIHAR and #WEGIVE—two initiatives leveraging SHGs to promote natural farming, climate resilience, women’s empowerment, and inclusive village development. #SHGs #Bihar
@dpradhanbjp @PMOIndia
@narendramodi In this era of GRE-style, on-demand, statistically normalised exams, why does NMC still insist on pen-and-paper NEET in a single session which is the source of all irregularities? Is it just inertia, resistance to change or something more?
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
CRISP Telangana Team met Smt. A. Sridevasena, IAS, Commissioner of Collegiate Education, to discuss Faculty Training Programmes (FTPs) and strengthen institutional readiness for skill-integrated higher education initiatives (AEDPs).
@subrahyd @CRISPINDIA1 @TCFtweet
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
Maharashtra CM announces Shiksha Saathi — a first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool for Anganwadi Workers!
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, CM Devendra Fadnavis along with Mr. Chris Lehane (Head of Public Policy, OpenAI) and Mr. Azeez Gupta (Co-founder, Rocket Learning) announced Shiksha Saathi — a first-of-its-kind AI-powered assistant to strengthen the professional and pedagogical capacities of Anganwadi Workers across Maharashtra.
Maharashtra is the first state in India to partner with OpenAI and Rocket Learning to implement an AI-enabled tool for Anganwadi Workers at scale.
Developed by Rocket Learning in collaboration with OpenAI, Shiksha Saathi is a multilingual WhatsApp-based assistant providing guidance on:
• Developmental milestones & early learning
• National curriculum-aligned practices
• Activities rooted in Aadharshila standards
• Everyday strategies to foster positive learning environments
This initiative will support lakhs of Anganwadi workers in the state with real-time, accessible guidance — strengthening foundational learning outcomes for young children across Maharashtra.
The Government of Maharashtra is committed to leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, empower frontline workers, and advance Early Childhood Education at scale.
Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar and other dignitaries were present.
@Dev_Fadnavis @ShelarAshish @chrislehane @OpenAI @learning_rocket
#AIForSocialGood #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #ResponsibleAI
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
KARNATAKA
CRISP team had strategic discussion to advance Skill Integrated Higher Education and enhance M.A. Public Policy & E-Governance with RV University, Bengaluru today. Together, we’re bridging gap between academia & industry.
@subrahyd I @CRISPINDIA1 I @TCFtweet
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
Ground facts shared at 5th Natl Conf of Chief Secys👇🏼
*73% of Indian workforce has only ‘up to basic education’
* Employability rate stuck at 54.8%
* Meanwhile, Indian IT & engineering firms reporting 63% ‘talent shortage’
@ETPolitics
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R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
The HECI bill- to deregulate higher education in India- is back with a new name but the spirit and aim is key
The former Higher Education Secretary @subrahyd shows the mirror and points to the writing on the wall
Must read @ETPolitics 👇🏼
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R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
AICTE marked #EngineersDay with the launch of 3 major initiatives aimed at transforming India’s technical education. Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, @EduMinOfIndia officially launched:
🔶 PRACTICE
🔶 AICTE Research Internship (ARI) Portal
🔶 AICTE Climate Cell
@SITHARAMtg
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
KARNATAKA
On 28 Aug 2025, 68 GFGCs signed MoUs with BOAT (SR), Chennai to implement Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programs (AEDPs) under NISHE initiative. Hon'ble Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar graced event. 2,700+ admissions in 79 AEDPs in state.
@subrahyd @CRISPINDIA1 @TCFtweet
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
On the occasion of #EngineersDay, Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp ji, delivered a special video message, congratulating AICTE on the successful launch of the Project PRACTICE and appreciating the initiatives towards research, development and innovation.
@EduMinOfIndia
Aspiration for a vikasit bharat by 2047 requires high quality technical workforce. Well meaning individuals from India and abroad are coming together to support Govt for improving engineering education where it's needed most. @PMOIndia @AICTE_INDIA theprint.in/india/education/…
R. Subrahmanyam retweeted
आज प्रोजेक्ट भवन, रांची में क्रिस्प के एडवाइजरी बोर्ड के सदस्य एवं भारत सरकार के पूर्व सचिव श्री एन.एन. सिन्हा जी तथा श्री आर. सुब्रमण्यम जी से सौजन्य भेंट हुई।
बैठक के दौरान झारखंड के विकास में क्रिस्प की रचनात्मक भूमिका, परस्पर सहयोग के नए आयाम, ग्राम पंचायतों में महिलाओं की सक्रिय भागीदारी, नेतृत्व क्षमता तथा उनकी निर्णायक भूमिका को और सशक्त बनाने जैसे महत्वपूर्ण विषयों पर सार्थक चर्चा हुई।
