MANAGING COMMITTEE

Sushma Berlia
Mrs. Sushma Berlia
Chairperson
Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson, ASERF, President of the Apeejay Stya Group and Vice-President, Apeejay Education Society is a leading industrialist, educationist and entrepreneur in the country who combines her deep interest in education along with business acumen of the highest order.
  • Co-Promoter & President, Apeejay Stya & Svrán  Group
  • Chairman, Apeejay Education Society
  • Co-Founder & Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University
  • Chairperson, Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation (ASERF).
  • Ex-Co-Chair Confederation of Indian Industry National Council for Higher Education.
  • Member of the National Board of Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise under Government of India.
  • Chairperson ASSOCHAM Economic Affairs Council.
  • Governing Body Member of the National Board of Accreditation for Technical Education.
  • Founder Chairperson & Honorary Advisor, FICCI Higher Education Committee.
  • Chairperson of the NBA committee constituted for the development of accreditation documents for the Management Programmes.
  • Member of the MHRD-AICTE committee constituted for the Implementation of the scheme for setting up of New Polytechnic under PPP Mode.
  • Member of the Apex Committee at National level for the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme, Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment (DGE&T).
  • Member, Standing Committee for Effective Coordination between Industry & Technical Education Institutions, constituted by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India to promote Technical Education & Skill Development, and to monitor the progress of implementation and facilitate effective coordination.
  • Member, National Executive Committee FICCI, Managing Committee ASSOCHAM & International Chamber of Commerce-India.
  • Member of the first Governing Council of the “Delhi Skills Mission Society” constituted to be the chief implementation agency of the Delhi Skill development Mission.
  • Member, of the Governing Council, of the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT)-The Industry interface organization of IIT Delhi to bridge the industry – academia gap.
  • Past-President, and Managing Committee Member of PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI).
  • Former Chairperson of Task Force on Skill Development in Northern India, PHDCCI.
  • Former Chairperson, Board of Governors, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar.
  • Past President & Founder President, Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI).
  • Former Member of Board of Governors of IIT-Roorkee.

Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Co-Promoter & President of the Svrán Group and of the Apeejay Stya Group (a constituent of the Svrán Group), combines her deep interest in education along with business acumen of the highest order.

Leading Entrepreneur


Inspired by her father, Dr. Stya Paul, Founder Chairman of the Apeejay Stya Group, Mrs. Berlia took to business and industry in 1989. She is a leading woman entrepreneur and President of the Apeejay Stya Group & Svrán Group – an international conglomerate of businesses with activities in Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals, Real Estate and Development, International Trading & Distribution, Financial Investments & Services, and several emerging businesses such as Information Technology, Publishing & Media.

Mrs. Berlia was the President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry [PHDCCI] in its 101st year (PHDCCI is a multi-state Apex Chamber of Commerce in Northern India covering 10 states and 1 Union Territory, comprising 44% of the geographical area of India). On taking over the reins of the PHDCCI as President in Dec 2005, she became the first-ever lady in history to head a leading multi-state Apex Chamber of Commerce in India. She is also the first Lady Member of the Managing Committee of the PHDCCI.

Business India in its 100 Super Achiever Publication Nov 2012, mentioned "Mrs. Sushma Berlia is a leading woman entrepreneur and industrialist of the country, who has made outstanding contribution to the cause of industry, woman empowerment and education."

Contribution to Pharma Industry

Mrs. Berlia plays a leading role in the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry and has been actively involved in taking up various important issues like drug norms & price regulations etc. She has a special focus in the area of Life Science, Information technology, distribution & logistics and education (Life Science being one of the core businesses of the Apeejay Stya Group, with collaborations with several International Pharma Companies). Under her stewardship, the Group has developed a unique one-window national distribution pharmaceutical network of global standards. The strong national network of sales and marketing is supported by three formulation manufacturing plants. ASG Biochem in Kolkata, another state-of-the-art ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001 certified plant of the Group, was acquired from Akzo Nobel. ASG Biochem is currently one of the largest manufacturers in Asia, specializing in the manufacture of steroidal and non-steroidal bulk drugs synthetic sequences. The Group has also initiated stringent quality control techniques, including a 'Research and Development Centre' engaged in process development and new drug delivery systems.

Mrs. Berlia is a nominated member of ICC's Biotechnology Committee on India and was nominated to represent India at the 'Commission of Biotech Society' by International Chamber of Commerce. She was also nominated to represent companies affiliated to the ‘Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India’ [OPPI] in the IFPMA [International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association] Internet Task Force and has also attended a symposium in Geneva in October 2000 in that capacity.  

Mrs. Berlia presented the business perspective of “The impact & challenges of the Global Economic crisis on Investment & Employment in India/South Asia” organized by DFID & IFC in London in July 2009. 

Contributions to Education

As President of the Apeejay Education Society (which runs 13 Schools and 16 institutions of Higher Learning in India with more than 32,000 students on their rolls), she has made outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay vision of 'Quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation-building' is effectively reflected in the conceptualization and standardization of the academic programs and curricula across all its institutions. She has strived to ensure that all Apeejay institutions actively incorporate value-based holistic education at all levels based on composite Indian culture and ethos for a responsive and responsible citizenship, and adopt inclusiveness through scholarships and special provisions for the differently-abled, to help absorb them into the mainstream.

She has been instrumental in the promotion and deployment of several technological initiatives in the Apeejay Institutions, such as the setting up of campus-wide networks, broadband internet facilities through satellite and radio, implementation of centralized Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP] solutions in School and College for TQM in education, effective integration of technology in classroom teaching-learning transactions, etc. Due to her initiative, the Apeejay institutions were among the first in the country to effectively implement ICT in the curriculum starting in the early 1990s itself, as also to introduce educational ERPs for effective administration, learning and collaboration.

She is the Chairperson of the Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation (ASERF) which functions as a “Think Tank” for sharing of ideas and experiences on the issues, concerns and priorities of Indian education. The ASERF also promotes and coordinates research, review and analysis in education for Quality and to support policy formulation, in addition to being a repository of knowledge.

Mrs. Berlia is Founder President and Past-President of the Education Promotion Society of India [EPSI] – a catalyst nodal agency for promoting education in India and abroad. Under her stewardship, with the involvement of eminent industrialists, industry representatives and other stakeholders, several key action plans were presented at different forums of policy making, some of which have been taken up for serious discussion for implementation.

Contribution to Women's Education and Empowerment

Mrs. Berlia is a leading crusader for women’s education through her active role in the development and running of the Apeejay higher institutions devoted primarily to women's education, namely the Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Apeejay Saraswati PG College for Girls, Charkhi Dadri and Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi. All the three institutes offer a wide range of higher education and vocational courses to help young women of the region become self-reliant and contribute to the nation's development. For over two decades, Mrs. Berlia has, at various national and international forums, actively championed the cause of education of the girl child (especially in rural and semi-urban India), gender equality in access to opportunities & employment, and women's empowerment in the family and industry. In 1995, she had represented India at the UN World Social Summit held at Copenhagen (Denmark) at the invitation of the International Chamber of Commerce and International Organization of Employers, and had delivered a keynote address on the 'Role of Women at the Work Place'.

Contribution to Higher Education

Mrs. Berlia has been guiding the Apeejay higher institutions in developing Corporate Training programs, Management Development Programs, Industrial Consultancy & Research etc. She has also encouraged the Apeejay higher institutions to utilize the expertise and experience of their Senior Academicians in conducting Professional Programs for teachers of other institutions from all over the country. As Co-Founder & Chancellor of the Apeejay Stya University, (India's first Industry-centric technology and Liberal Arts University with a strong focus on research and innovation) she has been instrumental in ensuring that the University has a strong research focus and effective knowledge-sharing across all programmes and disciplines (including exploratory research, research in emerging technologies and collaborative research with industry) that is aligned to the vision and mission of the University and emerging trends in the global market.

Mrs. Berlia has been at the forefront of pursuing reforms in higher, technical and professional education in the country. She plays a leading role in the formation of policy ideas and analysis of government reform, and her suggestions on inclusive education, industry-academia linkages and implement able solutions for funding of higher education have been well-appreciated by the government and the regulatory bodies.

As Founder Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry [FICCI], Mrs. Berlia was instrumental in initiating and organizing the first Global conference on education titled “The Higher Education Summit – Roadmap for the future” organized in collaboration with the UGC & FICCI in Dec 2004, at which President Hennessy of Stanford University was the keynote speaker. She also played a pivotal role in organizing the "All India Conference on Privatization & Globalisation of Education"

in Delhi in the year 2000 attended by eminent educationists from all over the country. She is currently the Honorary Advisor of the FICCI Higher Education Committee, mentoring in its various Educational activities and policy formulation & recommendations. She was also the Co-Chairperson of the CII National Committee on Higher Education. Mrs. Berlia has published numerous papers on higher education reforms and has taken up the issues of access, equity, quality and innovation at various education forums, both in India and abroad. Some of her important presentations are: Vision of Sustainability in 2015 & Millennium Development Goals, London Global Convention 2012 Incorporating 12th International Conference on Corporate Governance & 3rd Global Conference on Sustainability, 11 October, 2012, London (UK); Business Case for Social Responsibility, 7th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, 24 – 26 April 2012, Dubai (UAE) ; Perspectives on Innovation and Education at the India-OECD Initiative Collaborative Workshop on Education and Innovation, organized by OECD, Planning Commission and CII on 9th May, 2012; “Harmonizing the Accreditation Process of Management Education” at the 1st World Summit on “Accreditation (WOSA-2012) - Achieving Excellence through Accreditation” on 27th March, 2011; “Emergence of Education Hubs: Global Experience & Indian Reality on November 05, 2012 during the FICCI Higher Education Summit 2012; “Academia-Industry Linkages: Building Partnership through the Private Sector” at the India-US Higher Education Summit, at George Town University, Washington DC in October 2011; “Institutional Reforms in Indian Higher Education” presented at the ‘Higher Education Summit 2010’ organized by FICCI; “Imperatives for Higher Education: Inclusion, Expansion & Excellence - The Big Debate - Effective Regulatory Framework and Quality Assurance in Higher Education” presented at the 'FICCI Higher Education Summit 2009; "Role of Corporate Sector in Higher Education: Preparing Workforce for the Knowledge Economy" presented at the 'Higher Education Summit 2008' organized by FICCI; "Higher Education - Creating an Inclusive Design" presented at the 'Higher Education Summit 2007' organized by FICCI; and "Education Reforms in India" presented at the Ninth "ICRIER-NBER-NCAER Annual Neemrana Conference 2008".

Mrs. Berlia was a nominated member on the Joint University Grants Commission - PHDCCI Group on University - Industry Co-operation and has been a member on the ‘Delhi Government Working Group on Technical Education’ for the formulation of the 10th Five-Year Plan [2002-2007].

As Former Chairperson, Board of Governors of the prestigious Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar (one of the only 18 NIT’s in the country having Deemed University status and directly under the Union Ministry of HRD), Mrs. Berlia has been instrumental in guiding the institute to attain international standards in Academics & Research through several International Research projects & publications in international journals apart from overall progress in other spheres.

Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia was nominated as the Board Member of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) to develop a quality conscious system of Technical Education where excellence, relevance to market needs and participation by all stakeholders are prime determinants. She is also the Chairperson of the NBA committee constituted for the development of accreditation documents for Management Programmes.

She was the part of the official India delegation for the US-India Higher Education Summit to Washington (Oct, 2011) for intense and meaningful collaboration among academia, the private sector, and government on both sides, to facilitate greater partnership and collaboration in US-India Higher Education environment, with joint participation of Educationists, entrepreneurs, Industry and Government. She has also participated as a distinguished speaker in the BOAO Forum For Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2013, China.

Contribution to Vocational Education & Skill Development Under Mrs. Berlia’s stewardship, the Apeejay higher institutions have undertaken several philanthropic initiatives such as programmes for imparting life-skills to school dropouts, professional training to homemakers and rural-folk in entrepreneurship & vocational skills, and adoption of remote schools in backward areas.

She is the member of the MHRD-AICTE committee constituted for the Implementation of the scheme for setting up of New Polytechnic under PPP Mode where MHRD through has envisaged a scheme for establishment of 300 new polytechnic under PPP mode under the skill development initiative of Govt. of India. She was also the Chairperson of the PHDCCI constituted “Task Force on Skill Development” in northern states (in areas of higher education, technical/professional education and vocational education formal & informal) comprising eminent educationists, experts from academia and industry, and Central and State govt. representatives.

One of the major achievements of the Task Force has been to come up with specific actionable recommendations for a minimum-agreed program (supported by Academia & Industry). The recommendations, with special focus on skill development, were first presented at the ‘Conference of State Secretaries on Skill Development’, and then at a Chief Secretaries Conclave, with the objective of preparing an Action Plan for State-wise Skill-Development in the 11th Five-Year Plan period and ‘Public-Private Partnership’ (PPP) Initiatives for skill development (especially for the upgradation of ITIs and Modular Employable training Skills).

The Common Action Plan (covering standard training module for trainers, common syllabus for various trades, compulsory internship of trainers, adoption of common norms of certification) finalized during the Conclave is now being followed up at the state-level on one-to-one basis to carry forward its implementation.

Mrs. Berlia was also member of the ‘Apex Committee for Skill Development Initiative’, constituted by the Director General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

She has also taken initiative in establishing Community College and in this regard met the members of the US Community Colleges as part of the delegation with Senator Mark Warner for exploring possible collaborations with Community Colleges for Skill Development, and also visited Montgomery Community College, Washington in the month of October 2011.

Mrs. Berlia is also the National Board Member of the Ministry of Small, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise, Govt. of India constituted to examine the factors affecting the promotion and development of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and review the policies & programmes of the Central Govt. in regards to facilitating the promotion & development & enhancing the competitiveness of such enterprises and the impact thereof on such enterprises. Further to make recommendations on matters referred to it by the Central Govt. which, in the opinion of that Govt., is necessary or expedient for facilitating the promotion and development and enhancing the competitiveness of the micro, small and medium enterprises. It also advices the Central Government on the use of the Fund.

Social Justice, Upliftment and Equality

While succeeding in doing her part in social upliftment through her various businesses, she has also favoured direct interventions and setting up charities, including in: free food distribution to poor, rehabilitation, & education of the physically challenged, media/film campaigns to remove prejudices related to people with disabilities and promoting their inclusiveness. She has worked with and provided support to a range of non-profit programs including: Tribal Welfare Fund, Rotary Viklang Kendra & Blood Bank, Rotary Foundation, UNICEF, UNESCO, World Food Fund, PM relief fund, ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, National Trust, AAFT, Tony Blair Foundation, National Institute of Hearing Handicapped, UN Information Centre, British Council, Jaipur Foot. She has a special commitment to the protection of the environment, and has been at the forefront of various programmes, campaigns and sustainable research initiatives.

Preservation and Promotion of India’s Culture and Heritage

Throughout her life she has done her part in helping to keep our culture and traditions alive (Saura painting, Pattachitra, Punjabi Phulkari, Jugni and Zardosi, to name a few) while also promoting new cultural ideas, concepts and upcoming artistes by organizing plays, dances, films and skits that concentrate on human values and Indian culture. The Apeejay College of Fine Arts, a UGC recognized Centre for Excellence, is specialized to preserve and teach our cultural heritage to a new generation of students. All Apeejay institutions regularly organize major cultural events, and also send students across the world to promote Indian culture through exchanges and exhibitions. She has worked closely with national and international bodies to help keep alive many less-known traditional and ethnic forms of art, design, sculpture, languages and music of our country.

Other Major Awards and Honors

  • Honoured by the Punjab Technical University (PTU) in September 2005 with a special Citation “in recognition of her contributions in the field of Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Drug Manufacturing and research, and relentless pursuit for promoting education at all levels".

  • Recipient of Stanford Associates award of Merit from Stanford University, California, USA, 2005, and is a member of Parent Advisory Board of Stanford University, California, USA.

  • Mrs. Berlia was awarded the PHD Chamber Outstanding Businesswomen Award 2008 at the PHD Chamber Annual Awards for Excellence 2008 for her achievements as a leading woman entrepreneur and industrialist. The selection was made by a Jury of eight distinguished member of society chaired by Justice R.C. Lahoti, Former Chief Justice of India.

  • Conferred the ‘International Lifetime Achievement Award by the “International Congress of Women 2009 in Collaboration with the Govt. of India and the UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan.

  • Felicitated by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for her Outstanding Contribution to Academia and Industry on the occasion of AICTE-CII University-Industry Congress & 4th Global Higher Education Summit, Nov, 2012.

  • Felicitated by FICCI at the Higher Education Summit, 2013 for her outstanding contribution to Academia and Industry.

  • Received the prestigious 'Hall of Fame Award' conferred on Apeejay Stya University at the 3rd Asian Leadership Awards, Dubai presented by the Asian Confederation of Businesses with CMO Asia as its strategic partner and Stars of the Industry Group as a research partner. The 3rd Asian Leadership Awards, known for excellence in Branding and Marketing, Education, Human Resources, Real Estate, Manufacturing, MICE Industry, Retail, Hospitality, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Quality Excellence and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), attracted the best of the best from Asia, honouring and celebrating the history and accomplishments of Asians who have enriched and transformed the culture, society and economy of their country, steering its progress towards a more diverse and prosperous future.

  • Received the ‘Exemplary Leader Award’ at Singapore for her outstanding contribution to industry & academia in Asia by Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry Group with CMO Asia as the strategic partner – endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Businesses. The other prominent organisations who were present for the award ceremony were Dow Chemical, Samsung, Tata Consultancy Services, Malaysian Airlines, Mother Dairy, City Bank, etc. This award is an addition to the numerous prestigious awards and accolades received by Mrs. Sushma Berlia for her outstanding contribution to industry, academia & society over the years.

  • In a first of its kind initiative in London, Skill Tree Knowledge Consortium, India’s first syndicate of private universities and colleges, profiled few of India’s top educational institutions. The aim was to position Indian colleges and universities as proven leaders on a global platform.

  • As part of the initiative, Mrs. Berlia, was recognised and awarded for her contribution to Indian education through Apeejay Education Society & Apeejay Stya University in a glittering event at the House of Commons, London, held in June, 2014.

  • Felicitated by CII at the 5th University-Industry Congress: Higher Education Summit 2nd December, 2015 for being Global Outstanding Leader in the field of Higher Education and Industry.

  • Conferred as the “ Education Leader of the Year” by the World Achievers Asia Education Summit & Awards 2016 with India Today Television as its Media Partner on 15th March 2016, New Delhi.

Rotarian

Mrs. Berlia is an active member of the Rotary Club of Delhi Midtown. She has been the Director of the Programme Committee, Education Foundation Committee & Interact committee taking keen interest in the activities of the Rotary Club’s welfare programmes for the under privileged and handicapped members of the Society.

Education and other interests

After completing her schooling at the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Shimla & Delhi, and graduation from Lady Sri Ram College with Economic Honours, she studied for her Master’s in Business Economics from the University of Delhi in 1979.

Mrs. Berlia has a deep interest in philosophy, religion, music & reading. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Delhi Midtown. As Director of its Programme Committee, Education Foundation Committee & Interact Committee, she is actively involved in the Club’s welfare programmes for the handicapped and under-privileged members of society.

Keynote Address/Inaugural Address/ Theme Presentations/Presentations at various National and International Conferences by Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation, President, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group and Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University

  1. Role of Women at the Work Place presented in 1995 the UN World Social Summit held at Copenhagen (Denmark) in 1995, at the invitation of the International Chamber of Commerce and International Organization of Employers.
  2. Comparative Study of Business Opportunities, Practices, Systems and Distribution Networks in Pharmaceutical Industries of China and India’, authored and presented to Group of European Pharmaceutical Companies in 1999.
  3. Theme Presentation at “The Higher Education Summit: Road Map for the Future”, on FICCI Global Conference, 1-2 December 2004.
  4. Autonomy in Higher Education: Regulatory & Legal Issues organized by Education Promotion Society for India and Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation on 8th September, 2005, New Delhi.
  5. Opportunities for Excellence in Education (special reference to Haryana) 22 November, 2005, Chandigarh.
  6. Challenges of Higher Education: Issues and Concern in an Interactive programme organized by EPSI and ASERF at PHDCCI, Auditorium on 16 Dec, 2005, New Delhi.
  7. Excellence in Technical Education in an Interactive programme organized by EPSI and ASERF at INSA, ITO on 17 Dec, 2005 , New Delhi.
  8. Challenges of Primary and Secondary Education in an Interactive session organized by EPSI and ASERF at PHDCCI, on 19th Jan, 2006, New Delhi.
  9. Industry-Academia Partnership, a National Conference organized by EPSI and ASERF on 4th February, 2006 at Hotel The Grand, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
  10. Private Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges, FICCI Higher Education Summit, 23 – 24 March, 2006.
  11. Education Vision - 2020 at the National Conference on Re-Visit Indian Education Vision-2020’ 4th April 2006, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
  12. Future of Technical Education in Indian for Sustainable Economic Development 09/09/2006.
    1. National Education Conclave – 2006 on 7th November, New Delhi Higher Education: The Changing Scenario.
  13. Higher Education in the changing Perspective at the National Education Conclave, on, February, 2007.
  14. Unleashing Human Energy - Human Capital Management for Global Competitiveness, at a National Seminar on Energy and sustainability, April, 2007.
  15. Education and Skill Development through PPP at the National Conference on Skill Building Through Public Private Partnership October 5-6, 2007, FICCI, New Delhi.
  16. Higher Education: Creating a Inclusive Design at FICCI Higher Education Summit, Innovation for Quality & Relevance, November 2 & 3, 2007, New Delhi.
  17. Access, Equity & Inclusion at the National Conference on Development of Technical Education in India, Symposium Hall, National Agriculture Science Complex, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, 17 - 18 December, 2007, New Delhi.
  18. Educational Reforms in India; Ninth Annual NBER – NCAER – ICRIER Neemrana Conference, 12-15 Jan, 2008.
  19. Bridging Skills Deficit & Promoting Employability Conference of State Secretaries on Skill Development: 26 September 2008, PHD House, New Delhi.
  20. Bridging the Skill Gaps, at the Skill Development- Bridging Skills Deficit & Promoting Employability’ PHD Chamber Chief Secretaries’ Summit; 18 October 2008, PHD House, New Delhi.
  21. New Providers, New Initiatives & New Forms of Delivery in Higher Education’ at the ASERF Roundtable on 10 November 2008, Apeejay Stya House, New Delhi.
  22. Role of Corporate Sector in Higher Education : Preparing Workforce for the Knowledge Economy; FICCI Higher Education Summit, Nov. 25-26, 2008, New Delhi.
  23. The Present National & International Experiences (Existing Systems, Schemes, Models and Best Practices) AICTE- National Conference on “Technical Vocational Education, Training and Skills Development: A Roadmap for Empowerment”, 17-18 December, 2008, National Agriculture Science Complex, New Delhi.
  24. Catalyzing Collaboration between Industry/ Academia/ Laboratories for Drug Discovery and Development 'International Conference on Translational Pharmacology and 41st Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society'. 20th December, 2008, AIIMS.
  25. Emergence of New Providers Sub-Regional Conference of South, South-West and Central Asia on Higher Education Facing Global and Local Challenges The New Dynamics of Higher Education, Feb, 25-26, 2009 New Delhi, India.
  26. The Impact of the Crisis on Investment and Employment in India/South Asia at the International conference on Investment in the Economic Downturn: Challenges, Opportunities and Action at the (Driving Recovery from the Global Economic Downturn) DFID PSD / Infrastructure / IFC Retreat: 7-10 July, 2009 “ at Hilton Cobham Hotel, Seven Hills Road, South Cobham, Surrey United Kingdom.
  27. 10th ANNUAL CHIEF SECRETARIES’ SUMMIT Northern India Common Economy (NICE) Initiative Saturday, 14 July 2009, PHD House, New Delhi.
  28. Modal Policy for Industrial Development at the PHD Chamber Conference of State Secretaries, Industries & Commerce, 24th July 2009, PHD House, New Delhi.
  29. Enhancing Educational Process for Excellence : The Road Ahead at the Conference of Rethinking Curriculum: Redefining Fundamentals to strengthen the New Age Knowledge Foundation, organized by The Times Group, (Education Times) India, 11th August, 2009, New Delhi.
  30. Bridging the skills gap calls for new HR thinking at the UK-INDIA JETCO SKILLS ROUNDTABLE, 2009, at FICCI, Wednesday, 19 August 2009.
  31. Reforms in Higher Education, Meeting of PHD Chamber Task Force on Education & Skill Development, 26 September 2009, PHD House, New Delhi.
  32. Effective Regulatory Framework and Quality Assurance in Higher Education in the Big Debate, FICCI Higher Education Summit 2009, “Imperatives for Higher Education: Inclusion, Expansion & Excellence”, November 6 & 7, 2009, New Delhi.
  33. Managing Change in the 21st National Convention-Managing Future Organized by Ghaziabad Management Association, 4th December, 2009, Dr. Reddy’s Auditorium, ALT Centre, Ghaziabad, UP.
  34. Harvard Business School HBS’ evolving plans for Indian Business Leaders, interactive meeting with HBS organised by PHDCCI, 4th Dec, 2009.
  35. Overview and Changes in Higher Education Sector, at UKTI High level Roundtable on Higher Education January 6, 2010, Federation House, FICCI, New Delhi.
  36. Leveraging Technology for Providing Quality in Higher Education: Vision & Strategies Key Note Address at the digitalLEARNING ‘Higher Education Summit’, April 9, 2010, New Delhi.
  37. Education Reforms: Opportunities & Road Map Ahead at Seminar on “Education Reforms: Opportunities and Road Map Ahead”, 24th April, 2010, PHD House, Chandigarh.
  38. Higher Education and Research Bill, 2010 at the “Discussion on Education Reforms – Higher Education and Research Bill, 2010”, PHDCCI, New Delhi, July 28, 2010.
  39. The Changing Fabric of the Education Sector at the Education Times Conference on “Innovation in Education”, the Lalit Hotel, 26th August 2010, New Delhi.
  40. Role of ICT in Higher Education, New Delhi, August , 2010.
  41. Institutional Reforms in Indian Higher Education, FICCI Higher Education Summit 2010, “Renovations in Indian Higher Education: Renewed Focus on Autonomy, Accountability & Partnerships” 11-12 November, 2010, Federation House, New Delhi.
  42. Higher Education: Reforms and Development Initiatives at the PHD Chamber Conference of State Secretaries on 24 November 2010; PHD House, New Delhi.
  43. Reforms and Initiatives in Higher Education at the International Conference on Indian Education: The Positive Turmoil, 7-8-9 February, 2011, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
  44. Role of Women in the 21st Century & Way Forward at a discussion to commemorate the International Women’s Day, 8th March 2011 PHD House, New Delhi.
  45. USA and India: Growing Business and Entrepreneurship Opportunities, at the Second USA India Business Summit (UIBS), June 21, 2011, Georgia, Atlants, USA.
  46. Accreditation - The Way Forward, Seminar on “National Accreditation Policy” organised by NBA and AIMA, 06 July, 2011, New Delhi.
  47. Education Leaders Conclave: Perspective from Industry & Academia, World Education Summit”, organized by digitalLearning, 13th -15thJuly, 2011, The Ashok, New Delhi.
  48. Mechanisms for Knowledge Partnerships (US-India Academic-Industry-Partnerships) at the ‘Indo-US Higher Education Summit 2011’, 12-15 Oct, 2011, George Town University, Washington DC, USA.
  49. Indian Universities in the Global top-League, FICCI Higher Education Summit 2011, 11-12 November, 2011, Federation House, New Delhi.
  50. Education, Skill Development and Employability - Nurturing the grassroots: Towards an Inclusive India’ 12th Annual Chief Secretaries’ Summit, PHDCCI, 3rd December 2011, New Delhi.
  51. Reforms and Innovations in Higher Education: Access with Equity and Excellence, University News, AIU, Vol. 49 No. 50 Dec 12-18, 2013 - Special Issue in Reforms and Innovations in Higher Education: A March Towards World Class Standards.
  52. Business Case for Social Responsibility, 7th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, 24-26 April 2012, Hotel InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai (UAE).
  53. Design Thinking at the Design Innovation 2012, (26 march) workshop on 26th March, 2012 , New Delhi organised by Apeejay Stya University and MIT Media Lab, USA, New Delhi.
  54. Harmonizing the Accreditation Process of Management Education - Achieving Excellence through Accreditation” 1st World Summit on Accreditation (WOSA-2012), (25-28 march) organized by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) 27th March, 2012 at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.
  55. Transforming Higher Education for Promoting Quality, at the National Convention on Indian Higher Education - Vision for Quality, Autonomy and Accountability organised by EPSI, 24-25 March 2012.
  56. Perspectives on Innovation and Education at the India-OECD Initiative Collaborative Workshop on Education and Innovation, organised by CII and OECD, 9-10 May 2012, India International Centre, New Delhi.
  57. Transformational Leadership at the 2nd National Conference on Excellence in Higher Education, organised by International Forum for Excellence in Higher Education, IIT Delhi, 28-29th June 2012.
  58. Fostering Innovations in Education : Best Practices from Across the Globe at the Global Education Leaders’ Conclave, World Education Summit 2012, jointly organized by digital LEARNING, AICTE, DGET, Elets Technomedia and CSDMS, July 23-24, 2012, Le Meridian, New Delhi.
  59. Vision of Sustainability in 2015 & Millennium Development Goals, at the London Global Convention 2012 Incorporating 12th International Conference on Corporate Governance & 3rd Global Conference on Sustainability, 10-12 October, 2012, London (UK).
  60. Emergence of Education Hubs: Global Experience & Indian Reality, FICCI Higher Education Summit 2012, ‘Higher Education in India: Quest for Excellence’, 05-06 November, 2012, Federation House, New Delhi.
  61. Towards a Sustainable Future, at the Confederation of Indian Industry felicitation ceremony for her outstanding contribution to Industry and Academia on the occasion of AICTE-CII University-Industry Congress & 4th Global Higher education Summit. 8th November, 2012.
  62. Developing Transformational Leadership for Indian Higher Education Keynote Address at the EPSI Leadership Summit, on 14th February, 2013 at India International Center, New Delhi.
  63. Roundtable on Education vs Employment at the BOAO Forum for Asia, Annual Conference 2013, 7th April, Hainan Province, China.
  64. Roundtable on Small is Beautiful: SME Road Map to Success at the BOAO Forum for Asia, Annual Conference 2013, 8th April, Hainan Province, China.
  65. Key Note Address at the (ASSOCHAM NATIONAL COUNCIL ON WTO) International Conference On "Benefits and Challenges arising out of India's FTAs" 04th June, 2013, Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.
  66. CII National Committee on Higher Education - Industry-Academia Collaboration, 25th June, 2013, CII, New Delhi.
  67. Catalyzing Collaboration in Research: Paving way to Academia-Industry partnership. University News, AIU, Vol. 51 No. 39 Sept 30-Oct 06, 2013; Special Issue on Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA): National Higher Education Mission Volume - II.
  68. Mrs. Sushma Berlia, President, Apeejay Stya Group & Svrán Group conferred the ‘Exemplary Leader Award’ for her 'Outstanding Contribution towards Industry & Academia in Asia' at the fourth Asia's Best Employer Brand Awards 2013, held in Singapore. The award ceremony was hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress with CMO Asia as Strategic Partner and is endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Businesses.
  69. Fostering Innovation Ecosystem in Higher Education: Developing Skill and Innovation for RUSA, University News, AIU, Vol. 51 No. 39 Sept 30-Oct 06, 2013; Special Issue on Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA): National Higher Education Mission Volume - II.
  70. Innovation, Creativity and Skills in Higher Education, Article submitted at the National Conference on "A New Era of Industrial Development in Northern India - Role of Private Sector Educational Institutions" organized by EPSI on 18.10.2013 at Chandigarh.
  71. Inaugural Address at the 3rd AICTE-CII Global University-Industry Congress 2013, 7-8 November 2013, Hotel Lalit, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, India.
  72. "Reforms in Higher Education: How Far Have we Reached and What can be Done?" at the 3rd AICTE-CII Global University-Industry Congress 2013, 7-8 November 2013, Hotel Lalit, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, India.
  73. Co-Chaired the session on "Higher Education in States" at the 3rd AICTE-CII Global University-Industry Congress 2013, 7-8 November 2013, Hotel Lalit, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, India.
  74. 'Promoting Equity with Excellence: The 2030 model for Indian Higher, at The FICCI Higher Education Summit, Building Networks for Transforming Indian Higher Education- Enabling to Deliver Value’ 13th November 2013, New Delhi.
  75. Chief Guest and Address at the International Conference “Excellence In School Education” November 16-17, 2013, IIT DELHI.
  76. Chaired the session on “India Inc is not doing enough to further the cause of education” at the 2nd edition of the annual Education Conclave, organized by The New Indian Express, January 30 & 31, 2014 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
  77. Chief Guest and Address at the 2nd National Summit on Women Leadership, on the Theme: “Towards Cutting Edge Women Leadership: Agenda for Action” organized by NHRDN on 28 February 2014, Sheraton, New Delhi.
  78. Key Note Speaker in the School Education Conference on the theme ‘Towards Effective Delivery of Quality Education’ organized by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on 10th March 2014 at FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi.
  79. 10th CII - EXIM BANK Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership in the Session on “Capacity Building - Collaborating in Skilling and Scaling” on 11 March 2014, New Delhi.
  80. Global India Business Meeting a Horasis leadership event on the session “Illustrating India's Entrepreneurs”, 23 June, 2014, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
  81. Special Address on “Leveraging Jan Dhan Yojana : A Viable Option for Sustainable Development of Women Entrepreneurship”, organised by ASSOCHAM on 26 November 2014, Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.
  82. Welcome & Theme Address on 'India: Innovative, Creative & Inclusive' organised by ASSOCHAM at the ASSOCHAM Summit on 21 May, 2015 at Hotel Imperial, New Delhi.
  83. Keynote Speech on “Reinventing the world as you reinvent yourself” at the KTiE Women Entrepreneurship 2015: New Horizons, July 24, 2015, Magnolia Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
  84. “Fostering Innovative Ecosystem in Higher Education: Developing Skill and Innovation” in the Book “Transforming Indian Higher Education”a book edited by Dr. H. Chaturvedi, Director, BIMTECH on contemporary issues and challenges to the Indian Higher Education released by Mr Parkash Singh Badal on October 8, 2015 at Hotel Shivalik, Chandigarh. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
  85. Special Address at the Inaugural Session of The 5th Global University- Industry Congress, 2-3 December 2015; Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
  86. Achieving Gender Parity at the Horasis India Meeting, Cascais, Estoril, Portugal 3-4 July, 2016.
  87. Women leadership – evolving roles and responsibilities of women in family businesses, 30th July, 2016 at the Barclays Generation Next Programme, Goa. 29-31 July 2016.
  88. Key Note speaker at the Inaugural Function of Celebration of 30 years of Welfare Work of PHD Family Welfare Foundation, on 28th July 2016, Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD Chamber, New Delhi.
  89. Key Note Speaker at the Barclays Generation Next Programme, Growth, Impact & Legacy Goa. 29 - 31 July 2016.
  90. Key Note Address at the India-UK Tech Summit Award Ceremony (AICTE-CII Awards for top Industry-linked institutions; CII Industrial Innovation Awards; CII Industrial Intellectual Awards) 8th November, 2016, New Delhi organised by CII, Dept. of Science & Tech, Govt of India and British High Commission, New Delhi 7-9 Nov., 2016.

 
 
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