IAMAI has announced that Prateek Maheshwari, Co-founder, PhysicsWallah, has been elected Co-chairman of the India Edtech Consortium (IEC).
The IEC functions under the aegis of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
The election was held following Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and MD, upGrad, stepping down from the post of Co-Chairperson, IEC.
Following his appointment to the post, Maheshwari said, “India is bound to become the edtech capital of the world. Educators must ensure that students are well-equipped to act as agents of change in an uncertain future. To drive transformation, it is essential to reform teaching methods and stay current with technology and innovation. We will collaborate with key stakeholders to advance India’s educational goals and prioritise learners’ interests, making education equitable and accessible.”
IEC Chair Divya Gokulnath, Co-founder, Byju’s, said, “I am delighted to welcome Prateek Maheshwari to IEC. Together we look forward to representing and growing the emerging edtech segment in the country. With value and impact creation at the core, we are confident of building a global champion out of India.”
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