Shiksha Mahakumbh

About Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan

शिक्षा महाकुंभ अभियान: A National Movement for Global Educational Transformation

शिक्षा महाकुंभ अभियान is a visionary multi-edition national movement conceptualised by visionary ISRO scientist and accomplished author Dr. Thakur SKR under the guidance of Sh. Vijay Nadda, Visionary Educationist and Social Reformer, that unites leaders from across education, policy, industry, civil society, and the youth to reimagine and reform the Bhartiya education system—while contributing to the evolution of a globally equitable, future-ready learning ecosystem.

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National footprint

Impact at a Glance

Measurable reach across editions, institutions, and participants.

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Completed SMK Editions

500+

Institutions Engaged

1,200+

Research Papers Presented

50+

States Represented

10,000+

Student Participants

200+

Partner Organizations

Heritage

Past Editions

A growing national movement spanning Shiksha Kumbh and Shiksha Mahakumbh.

2026

Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0

NIT Hamirpur · 9–11 October 2026

Hybrid multi-track conference, conclaves, olympiads, cultural programme, and national registration at rase.co.in.

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2025

Shiksha Mahakumbh 5.0

NIPER Mohali · 31 Oct – 2 Nov 2025

Classroom to Society: Building a Healthier World through Education.

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2024

Shiksha Mahakumbh 4.0

Kurukshetra University · 16–17 Dec 2024

Indian Education System for Global Development.

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2024

Shiksha Mahakumbh 3.0

NIT Srinagar · 29–30 Jun 2024

Academic-driven startups in developing economy of J & K.

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2023

Shiksha Mahakumbh 2.0

NIT Kurukshetra · 20 Dec 2023

Role of Academic-driven Startups in Economy.

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2023

Shiksha Mahakumbh 1.0

NIT Jalandhar · 9–11 Jun 2023

Recent Advances in School Education.

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Leadership

Featured Speakers & Chairs

Track chairs and convenors from the Academic Council network.

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Prof. Sunil

Track Chair · NIT Hamirpur — Fundamental & Applied Sciences

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Dr. K. S. Pandey

Track Chair · IIT Mandi — Engineering & Technology

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Dr. Naveen Mokta

Education Systems · NCERT — Pedagogy & NEP alignment

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Dr. Shweta Chaurasia

Health Sciences · PGIMER Chandigarh

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Prof. Brahmjit Singh

Academic Council · NIT Kurukshetra — Conference leadership

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Dr. Chander Prakash

Track Chair · NIT Hamirpur — Management & Commerce

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Dr. Praveen Kumar Sharma

Conclave Chair · VC Conclave — Higher education policy

Academic network

Participating Institutions

National institutes, universities, and research bodies.

  • NIT Hamirpur

    Host Institution · SMK 6.0

  • IIT Mandi

    Engineering & Technology Track

  • IIT Bombay

    Governance & Policy Dialogue

  • NIT Kurukshetra

    Academic Council Coordination

  • PGIMER Chandigarh

    Health Sciences

  • NCERT

    Education Systems & NEP

  • CSIR–CSIO Chandigarh

    Research & Innovation

  • IIT Delhi

    Policy & Higher Education

  • Central Universities (Himachal Pradesh)

    Regional Academic Network

Ecosystem

Partner Organizations

Education, media, CSR, and knowledge partners.

Education

Department of Holistic Education (DHE)

Convening authority for the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan.

Education

Vidya Bharati

National education network and grassroots participation.

Education

RASE

Research, administration, and publication support.

Media

National Media Partners

Print, digital, and broadcast coverage of editions.

CSR

CSR & NGO Network

Inclusive education and community impact programmes.

Policy alignment

Government & National Vision

Engagement aligned with NEP 2020, Bharat @ 2047, and state participation.

NEP 2020 Alignment

Programmes mapped to multidisciplinary education, IKS, and vocational integration.

Bharat @ 2047 Vision

Conclaves and research tracks supporting Viksit Bharat knowledge goals.

State & UT Participation

State representation zones and policy dialogues with education departments.

INI Collaboration

Partnership with Indian National Institutes for research and talent development.

Outcomes

Success Stories

Voices from schools, universities, and student achievers.

SMK 6.0 registration and Academic Council tracks give our institution a single national gateway for delegates, papers, and olympiads.

Institution Coordinator

Higher Education · Himachal Pradesh · SMK 6.0

Shiksha Mahakumbh gave our students a national stage for research and innovation beyond the classroom.

Principal, Partner School

School Leadership · SMK 5.0

The conclave format connected policymakers, industry, and academia in one actionable dialogue.

University Delegate

Higher Education · SMK 4.0

Olympiad and exhibition tracks built confidence in STEM and entrepreneurship at scale.

Student Achiever

DHE Olympiad · SMK 6.0

Proceedings and journal pathways turned conference participation into lasting scholarly output.

Research Scholar

Conference & Publications · SMK 5.0