Viksit

Nagpur to Play Key Role in Viksit Bharat 2047: Insights from ICTRD Round Table

Nagpur | March 18, 2026 Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) in collaboration with PG Dept of Education, RTMNU held a high-impact round table on “Emerging India: The Role of Nagpur in Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047” at Nagpur University’s Department of Education. The round table aimed to define how Nagpur and other Tier-II…

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ICTRD

Beyond Degrees: ICTRD Leads the Conversation on Employable Education

The Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD) continued its thought leadership oneducation and workforce reform by convening its third Virtual Round Table on “From Degrees toDeployability: Bridging the Work-Readiness Gap in Indian Graduates” on 20 December 2025. At a timewhen India produces one of the world’s largest graduate cohorts, the discussion squarely addressed…

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MoU Between ICTRD & Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (BRAUSS)

Strategic MoU Between ICTRD and BRAUSS to Boost Online Skill-Based Education

Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (BRAUSS) to promote inclusive and industry-relevant education. This strategic collaboration aims to offer online technical, vocational, and skill-based certification and diploma programs designed to enhance the academic, professional, and technical competencies of students, scholars, and working professionals…

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Nitin Gadkari at ICTRD inauguration

ICTRD Sets Milestone with New Centre; Nitin Gadkari Leads Inauguration Ceremony

Nagpur, July 5, 2025 – In a remarkable stride toward strengthening Vidarbha’s innovation ecosystem, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) Secretariat Building and Incubation Centre at Adarsh Nagar Ground, Nagpur. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in fostering grassroots innovation, youth…

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Cluster University

Understanding the Concept of a Cluster University

Cluster Universities are an innovative approach to higher education, designed to optimize resources, enhance academic collaboration, and improve the quality of education by bringing together multiple institutions under a single administrative framework. This concept has gained traction in India, where the government has been promoting the creation of Cluster Universities to address various challenges faced…

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Maharashtra Day

Celebrating Maharashtra Day

Maharashtra Day, celebrated annually on May 1st, holds great significance in the hearts of Maharashtrians worldwide. This day commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra following the division of the former Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960. As Maharashtra emerges from the shadows of history, it reflects on its cultural legacy and…

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Ketan Mohitkar (Member Secretary, ICTRD) and Vishnu Changde (Convenor, Manthan)

India’s Largest One-Day Symposium on NEP 2020 Reaches New Heights with ICTRD

The NEP Manthan Symposium, held on December 16, 2023, at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Sabhagruha in Nagpur, saw an unprecedented attendance of over 3000 educators from Nagpur and surrounding districts. Organized by Manthan for Academia, the event aimed to shed light on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and provide a forum for teachers’ questions. ICTRD:…

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