MDP on Emerging Technologies for Educators

A three-day Management Development Program (MDP) on ‘Emerging Technologies for Educators’ was successfully conducted at Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU), Udaipur, from March 10 to 12, 2025. The event was organized by the Faculty of Integrated and Advanced Technology (FIAT) in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME, Extension Centre-Udaipur, bringing together experts and educators to explore the latest advancements in technology-driven learning.

The inaugural session began with the registration of participants, followed by introduction to MDP by Dr. Archana Gajbhiye, a welcome address by Prof. Naveen Kumar, Dy. Dean, FIAT and inaugural address by Prof. Prasun Chakrabarti, Director, Directorate of Research & Publications, SPSU.

The technical sessions widely covered a wide range of emerging technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Lean Six Sigma applications in education. The sessions were delivered by the experts from industries, Mr. Praveen Raghunath Joshi, Ex-Deputy Director, MSME Technology Development Centre, Mr. Rahul Kumar, Expert AR/VR/XR, Trendsetter Infoservices LLP, Mumbai, Mr. Nitin Purohit (Director-Operations, NIMO Labs), and Mr. Mohit Maheshwari (Director-Technology, NIMO Labs). They led engaging sessions on the integration of these technologies into modern teaching methodologies. Total 41 faculty members participated in the MDP. Participants had hands-on experiences with interactive AI tools, immersive AR/VR applications, and robotics in engineering education.

The MDP concluded with a valedictory session, where organizers emphasized the importance of technology adoption in education and thanked the speakers and participants for their enthusiastic participation. The event successfully provided educators with valuable insights into enhancing teaching methods through cutting-edge technological innovations.