BERG Singapore Fetes India-based Educational Institutions

MUMBAI and SINGAPORE, October 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Calls for Innovation-led Skill Development

India-based educational institutions and educationists were awarded at the inaugural edition of the BERG Awards for Education in Singapore. Conceptualised and hosted by the Singapore-based Business Excellence & Research Group (BERG), the awards also highlighted the crucial role being played by the education sector, both private and public, in helping to capitalise on India's much acclaimed 'demographic dividend'.

The Vice-Chancellor of NMIMS University, Mumbai, Dr. Rajan Saxena and Chancellor of Lovely Punjab University, Mr. Ashok Mittal were given a special recognition with the Distinguished Educationist award for their contribution to the education sector.

Chairman of the BERG Advisory Board, Mr. Thomas McMahon said, "India's youth hold the promise and the education sector plays a critical role in harvesting this immense potential. Innovation-led skills development is a need of the hour and a robust public-private partnership will be needed to achieve this."

The BERG Awards for Innovation & Excellence in Indian Education attracted participation from a large cross-section of institutions and educationists. These included private universities, engineering and management colleges, vocational training institutes as well as individuals who are playing a key role in the education sector in various parts of the country.

Mr. Vishwesh Iyer, Managing Partner, BERG Singapore said, "There is a tremendous amount of exciting innovation taking place in the Indian education sector with the private sector also playing a very major and critical role. In putting together the BERG Awards, we were fortunate to have been able to witness some of these developments and we hope this spotlight will be an inspiration for the sector to do more and equip the younger generation with better employability skills.

Based on a multiple level evaluation by the BERG team of analysts, a total of 12 awards were presented at the Gala Awards night in Singapore. The function was attended among others by some of the renowned educationists in Singapore as well the founders of the Singapore-based The Innovators Institute.

The Awards winners at the BERG Awards for Education 2014 are as below: 

Institution 

• Sandip Institute of Engineering & Management, Nashik
  • Award Category - Engineering Institute
• Classic IAS Academy, Delhi
  • Award Category - Civil Services Coaching
• KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum
  • Award Category - Engineering Institute
• APG Shimla University, Shimla
  • Award Category - Private University
• Jagadambha College of Engineering & Technology, Yavatmal
  • Award Category - Technology Education
• Aesthetic Institute Design, Media & Management, Raipur
  • Award Category - Vocational Education - Interior & Fashion Designing
• Let's Talk Institute, Mumbai
  • Award Category - Vocational Education - Language Studies

Individual 

• Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, NMIMS University
  • Award Category - Distinguished Educationist
• Mr. Ashok Mittal, Chancellor, Lovely Professional University
  • Award Category - Distinguished Educationist
• Prof. Ms. Akanksha Ritesh, Principal, SKS
  • Award Category - Excellence in Teaching
• Dr. Sandip Kumar Jha, Founder, Sandip Foundation
  • Award Category - Outstanding Contribution towards Society
• Dr. K. Ramakrishna Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
  • Award Category - Excellence in Administration and Academics

About Business Excellence & Research Group Pte Ltd (BERG) 

The Business Excellence & Research Group Pte Ltd (BERG) is a Singapore-based entity committed to nurturing and promoting business excellence across diverse sectors. BERG is focussed on identifying, analysing and recognising institutions and establishments that strive for excellence in their respective areas of operation.

BERG's advisory board and executive team brings together people with diverse international experience. BERG has a presence across key emerging markets of Singapore, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Philippines.

It aims to identify and engage companies across boundaries through awards and publications. It also aims to raise the profile of achievers - independent and organisations - through an effective and scientific approach using new and conventional media. Recognition for any organisation is a cost-effective way to thank and honour their valued stakeholders and to build or burnish their brand.

More details on BERG can be found at http://www.bizexcellence.com.sg

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