BOSTON— Raminder Luther, Dean of the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State University, will join the distinguished panel at the upcoming Vidya Bharati event on July 23, 2025, at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA.
The panel, focused on leveraging the Indian diaspora’s expertise to drive education reform in India, will feature top academics and changemakers discussing how technology can bridge educational gaps across underserved communities.
The event will be moderated by Satish Jha, former Editor of the Times of India Group and a long-time advocate for educational reform. Other featured panelists include Prof. Ujjayant Chakravorty of Tufts University and Prof. M.S. Vijay Kumar of MIT.
To buy ticket for the event, please click here.
Luther brings a wealth of academic leadership and research experience to the conversation. Her insights into financial literacy, education equity, and community empowerment are expected to offer a unique dimension to the panel’s exploration of scalable, tech-enabled solutions for India’s learning ecosystem.
She joined Salem State University in 1998 and is currently the Dean of the Bertolon School of Business. Prior to her current position, she was a member of the faculty in the Department of Accounting and Finance, where she taught multiple undergraduate and graduate-level finance courses and was the recipient of the McNamara Award for Excellence in Teaching.
During her tenure at Salem State, she has served as the graduate program coordinator, chaired over ten faculty-led committees—including the School of Business Steering Committee—and has been an active member of the university’s tenure, promotion, and budget committees.
A Celebration of Excellence: Vidyabharati Schools
A key highlight of the event will be the remarkable success story of Vidyabharati Schools, a nationwide network that educates approximately 1% of India’s student population while consistently securing more than half of the top 10 rankings in state board examinations. Their track record stands as a powerful example of scalable, inclusive, and high-impact education.
Distinguished Panelists:
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Prof. Ujjayant Chakravorty: An economist at Tufts University specializing in sustainable systems and development, Prof. Chakravorty will share insights into how educational infrastructure in India can benefit from data-driven policies and resource optimization.
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Prof. M.S. Vijay Kumar: As Executive Director of J-PAL South Asia and an education technology pioneer at MIT, Prof. Kumar will speak to the transformative power of digital tools like OpenCourseWare and edX in making high-quality education accessible to all.
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Satish Jha (Moderator): A veteran journalist and education advocate, Jha brings decades of experience analyzing and influencing India’s educational policies and systems.
What to Expect:
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Exploring the Diaspora’s Role: The panel will discuss how knowledge transfer, investment, and strategic partnerships can empower educational reform in India.
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Showcasing Scalable Solutions: The event aims to identify actionable, technology-driven strategies to replicate the success of models like Vidyabharati across the country.
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Digital Equity in Focus: Emphasizing the potential of initiatives such as “One Tablet: Infinite Futures,” the conversation will center around making digital learning tools widely accessible, especially in rural and low-income communities.
Event Details:
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Date: July 23, 2025
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Location: Burlington Marriott, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
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Time:5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
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Registration: Open to educators, policymakers, diaspora members, and media. To buy ticket, click here.
This initiative is committed to transforming Indian education through innovation and technology. By spotlighting educational success stories and mobilizing diaspora resources, the program seeks to ensure that every child in India has the opportunity to succeed in a digitally connected world.
