Higher Education & K-12 Growing Exponentially across India
Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor, 0
Alongside the large young population, India also has a widespread network of educational institutions, both in higher education and K-12 segment. India has over 52000 colleges and 1300 registered universities as of FY26. This number is only slated to increase as the years go by. The K-12 segment is exploding as well. From being worth $48.9 billion in 2023, the sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7 percent and reach a valuation of $ 125.8 billion by 2032.
Poised for massive growth in the years to come, India’s education sector is a growing industry. The architects of this growth are visionary education leaders who are at the helm of important educational institutions. Be it seats of higher learning or schools; these institutions are forming the foundation of India’s future leaders.
In the current edition of CEO Insights India magazine, we meet some of India’s top leaders in education
Featured in an in-depth conversation is Chancellor of Jaipur National University, Dr. Sandeep Bakshi is an educationist and visionary leader dedicated to advancing holistic learning, research, and global collaboration. Under his leadership, JNU has emerged as a multidisciplinary institution fostering innovation, ethics, and societal transformation.
Dr Sandeep shares his advice for education leaders and says, “Leadership in education demands innovation, empathy, and the courage to inspire transformation while shaping future-ready minds.”
We also feature an interview with Himani Asija, Principal, Ambience Public School. A visionary education leader with about three decades of academic experience, Himani has a passion for holistic development, transforming classrooms into spaces of innovation and empathy, and preparing students to be confident, curious, and future-ready learners.
Sharing her words of wisdom for education leaders, she says, “My message to fellow educators is clear: let us not chase the shadow of marks, but instead lead with values and discipline, allowing true success to follow in its own time.”
To know more about these education leaders and their thoughts on leadership in education, read the current edition of CEO Insights India magazine.
Featured in an in-depth conversation is Chancellor of Jaipur National University, Dr. Sandeep Bakshi is an educationist and visionary leader dedicated to advancing holistic learning, research, and global collaboration. Under his leadership, JNU has emerged as a multidisciplinary institution fostering innovation, ethics, and societal transformation.
Dr Sandeep shares his advice for education leaders and says, “Leadership in education demands innovation, empathy, and the courage to inspire transformation while shaping future-ready minds.”
We also feature an interview with Himani Asija, Principal, Ambience Public School. A visionary education leader with about three decades of academic experience, Himani has a passion for holistic development, transforming classrooms into spaces of innovation and empathy, and preparing students to be confident, curious, and future-ready learners.
Sharing her words of wisdom for education leaders, she says, “My message to fellow educators is clear: let us not chase the shadow of marks, but instead lead with values and discipline, allowing true success to follow in its own time.”
To know more about these education leaders and their thoughts on leadership in education, read the current edition of CEO Insights India magazine.