Chandigarh, January 22, 2026 — The Great India School Summit 2026 (GISS 2026), hosted by ET Education, began today at Holiday Inn Zirakpur, Chandigarh. It is one of India’s top platforms for reshaping K-12 education.

The summit gathers policymakers, school leaders, EdTech innovators, and experts. They discuss building future-ready, inclusive schools aligned with India’s Vision 2047.

Theme: Tech-Enabled Schools for a Rising India

The theme “Tech-enabled Schools for a Rising India” puts technology at the core of learning. Sessions cover AI tools, smart platforms, blended models, and data-driven management to improve teaching and student results.

Advancing NEP 2020 and Curriculum Reform

Key talks focus on rolling out NEP 2020. Topics include new assessments, project-based learning, life skills, well-being, and stronger tech-pedagogy links for fair implementation.

Leadership and Inclusion in Focus

The event stresses leadership skills for principals—change management, branding, and collaboration. It also highlights equitable access, closing urban-rural gaps, and including every child.

Networking and Real Outcomes

GISS 2026 offers panels, keynotes, workshops, and strong networking. Participants share ideas, build partnerships, and create practical plans for change.

As India nears its 2047 independence centenary, the summit aims to turn schools into smart, resilient drivers of national growth.

For more details, visit education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/great-india-school-summit.

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