Chitkara University joins national education leaders at ASSOCHAM Summit 2026

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University, was a distinguished speaker at the 18th National Education Leadership & Skill Development Summit 2026, held under the theme Education for Viksit Bharat: Bridging Aspirations with Transformation.

Serving as Co-Chairperson of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Education, Dr. Chitkara addressed the gathering during the 18th National ASSOCHAM Education Leadership & Skill Development Awards.

Congratulating the award recipients, she said that recognising excellence extends beyond celebrating achievements, encouraging institutions to innovate, collaborate and continually raise the standards of quality education.

“Recognising excellence is not only about celebrating achievements but also about encouraging institutions to innovate, collaborate and continually raise the standards of quality education. Such recognition strengthens India’s journey towards a future-ready and globally competitive higher education ecosystem,” said Dr. Madhu Chitkara.

The summit brought together policymakers, academicians, industry leaders and innovators to deliberate on issues shaping higher education and skill development in India. It provided a platform for discussions on aligning educational priorities with national development goals and strengthening the higher education ecosystem.

Chitkara University congratulates all the award recipients and commends ASSOCHAM for bringing together stakeholders from across the education sector to facilitate meaningful exchange on the future of education in India. The university continues to engage with academic and industry forums that support informed exchange on the evolving landscape of higher education and skill development.