Industry–institution collaboration supports practical learning, skill development and career readiness through structured industry engagement, experiential learning and employer-focused initiatives.
About The Author
S.V. Rajiv Gowda is an educationist and the CEO of the East Point Group of Institutions (EPGI) in Bengaluru. Holding an MSc. in Marketing from the University of Leicester, UK, he oversees a massive educational ecosystem spanning 12 premier institutions and over 66 comprehensive programs. Passionate about modernizing higher education, he actively advocates for the integration of emerging technologies like AI, multidisciplinary learning, and holistic student well-being to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workforce.


