In partnership with the India Didactics Association (IDA), Coursera for Campus recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar on building an AI-ready, industry-aligned workforce to support India's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The session brought together leading voices from academia, industry, and education policy- Dr. Kanagraj (Head Placements, XLRI Jamshedpur), Prof. Anupam Basu (Vice Chancellor, Sister Nivedita University), Dr. H B Raghavendra (Vice Chancellor, CMR University) and Prashasti Rastogi ( Senior Director, Coursera) to discuss how institutions can bridge the growing gap between workforce demands and graduate readiness in the age of AI.

Key Discussion Points

Bridging India's AI Skills Gap

Explore how institutions can address the disconnect between strong learner interest in AI and the need for job-ready, industry-relevant skills.

Embedding AI Across Disciplines

Learn why AI should be integrated across all fields of study—from engineering and business to humanities and social sciences—to prepare students for an AI-powered future.

Empowering Faculty for the AI Era

Discover how universities are enabling educators to effectively leverage AI tools for teaching, assessment, accessibility, and curriculum development.

Rethinking Assessments and Learning Outcomes

Understand how institutions are moving beyond rote learning toward approaches that foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and authentic evaluation.

Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration

Explore how partnerships with industry can help institutions align curricula with evolving workforce needs, provide experiential learning opportunities, and improve graduate employability.

Building AI-Ready Institutions

Learn why investments in AI infrastructure, digital capabilities, and supportive policy frameworks are essential for creating future-ready campuses.

Watch the full session to discover how higher education institutions can play a pivotal role in developing the AI-ready talent needed to power India's future growth.

Event Details

Format: On-Demand

Duration: 60 minutes