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NextGenInnov8 Announces Publication of Case Study on Young Innovator Aditya Pachpande, Aligned with India’s Push for STEM and Innovation Education

PUNE, India, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NextGenInnov8, a forward-thinking organization fostering innovation among youth, is proud to announce the publication of a comprehensive case study on its young co-founder, Aditya Pachpande. The academic work, titled ‘Child Leader Standing on a Precipice: A Case Study of NextGenInnov8‘, highlights Aditya’s extraordinary journey as a young innovator, edupreneur, and changemaker.

Published in the Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies (EEMCS), this study serves as an inspiration for educators, students, and policymakers, highlighting the role of experiential learning and leadership at an early age. The case study also aligns with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the recently announced expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) to 50,000 schools under the Union Budget 2025-26, reinforcing the importance of fostering scientific temper, problem-solving skills, and innovation-driven education.

This case study was co-authored by Saloni Sinha, Mohammad Rishad Faridi, and Surbhi Cheema, and enriched by insights from Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman of ASM Group of Institutes and Co-Founder of NextGenInnov8. This publication was supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The case study explores Aditya’s achievements, ethical decision-making, and leadership framework. It provides a real-world lens to analyze child leadership in the evolving education landscape.

A Case Study that Aligns with India’s STEM and Innovation Push

The Union Budget 2025-26 announced the establishment of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in schools across India, aimed at equipping students with hands-on STEM learning. In addition, five national centers for teacher training in STEM and innovation will be established with global expertise.

Speaking on the relevance of Aditya’s case study in this context, Dr. Sandeep Pachpande remarked:

“The case study on Aditya is a perfect example of how young innovators can transform challenges into opportunities. With India’s push for STEM education and Atal Tinkering Labs, teachers must become enablers of innovation. This case study serves as a blueprint for educators to cultivate a problem-solving mindset in students, ensuring that these tinkering labs fulfill their mission of creating future innovators and entrepreneurs.”

The study highlights how teacher training in innovation-driven pedagogy can play a critical role in successfully implementing initiatives like ATLs. Teachers who develop an entrepreneurial and design-thinking mindset can guide students to go beyond rote learning and actively solve real-world problems, just like Aditya did.

Prof. Saloni Sinha, Member of UN Innovation Network and UNESCO-GEP, has been nurturing Whole Brain Leaders in academia during several cohorts of Academic Leadership Program for District Education Officers of Royal Govt of Bhutan. The senior educators and policy makers joining these cohorts since a year as participants have highly appreciated the innovative pedagogy of using the cartoon format of this thought-provoking case.

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, Prof. Saloni Sinha said, “Through Aditya’s case study publication, I hope to bring to the limelight many more such inspiring and successful stories from schools in India, especially of young girls—not only in STEM but also in STEAM—as there is a need to remove these gender and discipline barriers in the innovation spectrum.”

Aditya’s Journey of Innovation and Leadership

At the age of 14, Aditya Pachpande co-founded NextGenInnov8 with the vision of using technology for social impact. His notable achievement, the Suraksha Box, an ultraviolet-C (UVC) light sterilization device, was designed to protect individuals against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including all strains of COVID-19. The innovation has achieved multiple milestones:

  • Prime Ministerial Recognition: Aditya received a personal commendation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Suraksha Box Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Sterilization Box, which was distributed widely through NGOs, government networks, and CSR arms of corporations.
  • Patent and Government Endorsements: The Suraksha Box is published under a Government of India (MC&I) patent and has been approved, recommended, and certified by CSIR-CMERI, an ICMR-approved lab under the Government of India.
  • World Book of Records Recognition: The innovation has been recognized by the World Book of Records, London, for organizing a mass online event to assemble the maximum number of DIY UVC Kits (Suraksha Boxes) to combat the spread of viruses and bacteria, involving 1011 people.
  • Corona Warrior Title: Aditya was honored as a ‘Corona Warrior’ for his critical role in ensuring the availability of affordable and effective sterilization solutions during the pandemic.

Reflecting on this journey, Aditya Pachpande stated,

“Innovation has the power to change lives, and I believe age is no barrier to driving meaningful change. The Suraksha Box was not just an invention but a commitment to community well-being during a time of crisis. With the expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs, I hope that students across India will be encouraged to think like innovators, and educators will empower them to solve real-world problems with confidence.”

NEP 2020’s Push for Case-Based Learning and How Aditya’s Story Contributes

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a holistic, inquiry-driven, and discussion-based learning approach. It emphasizes case-based pedagogy to enable critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of concepts.

The guidelines from NEP 2020 stress that students learn best through engaging, real-life examples, and case studies like Aditya’s serve as a powerful tool for educators to illustrate leadership, ethics, and innovation in action.

Co-author Surbhi Cheema commented on the case study’s significance in this context:

“Aditya’s story provides a strong foundation for teachers to introduce case methodology in classrooms, making learning more experiential and reflective. It aligns with NEP 2020’s goal of transforming education from rote memorization to problem-solving. By integrating such case studies into curricula, we can ensure students develop a mindset that values curiosity, resilience, and social responsibility.”

Insights from the Case Study: A Blueprint for the Future

The case study, authored by Prof. Saloni Sinha, Mohammad Rishad Faridi, and Surbhi Cheema, provides a roadmap for educators and students to analyze and nurture leadership traits using The Whole Brain Leadership Framework. Key highlights include:

  1. Leadership in Action – The study explores how young leaders navigate ethical dilemmas between social impact and commercialization.
  2. Sustainability and Innovation – It showcases the development and deployment of the Suraksha Box during the COVID-19 pandemic as a lesson in sustainable entrepreneurship.
  3. Challenges of Child Leadership – Insights into the institutional hurdles faced by young leaders, emphasizing the need for systemic recognition.
  4. Educational Value – A tool for postgraduate business education programs, offering lessons in innovation, leadership, and ethical decision-making.

Co-author Mohammad Rishad Faridi added:

“Innovation needs an ecosystem that encourages risk-taking and learning from failures. This case study is more than just Aditya’s journey; it’s a guide for schools and universities to develop future leaders. We believe that integrating this study into teacher training programs will help educators nurture student-led innovations in Atal Tinkering Labs and beyond.”

Access and Academic Impact

The case study is available through the Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies (EEMCS) database. Institutions with subscriptions can access it freely, and educators may use it in workshops and lectures under copyright guidelines.

The study aims to:

  • Inspire Students – Showcasing real-world leadership and innovation at a young age.
  • Empower Educators – Providing a framework to nurture young talent and make case-based teaching more effective.
  • Inform Policymakers – Advocating for the recognition and support of adolescent innovators.

About NextGenInnov8

Founded in 2019, NextGenInnov8 is dedicated to empowering young leaders through innovation-driven education. The company’s key initiatives include:

  • Innovation Clubs – Programs designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Training Programs – Hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and sustainability, offered in collaboration with global institutions like Harvard Student Agencies (HSA).
  • BrainPulses Quiz Platform – A cutting-edge platform that makes learning engaging and interactive.

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Lumina Datamatics Wins IMC RBNQA – Performance Excellence Trophy 2025 in the Service Category

MUMBAI, India, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, has won the IMC RBNQA – Performance Excellence Trophy 2025 in the Service category. The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony held at the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai on 30th April 2026.

This esteemed recognition is part of the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality (RBNQ) Awards for 2025, one of India’s most respected benchmarks for organizational excellence. The award underscores Lumina Datamatics’ unwavering commitment to business excellence, quality-driven processes, and continuous performance improvement. Notably, Lumina Datamatics Limited is the only organization recognized in the service segment this year, representing excellence across the Business Process Management spectrum.

The selection followed a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted by an eminent panel of judges, assessing organizations on key parameters such as leadership, strategy, customer focus, operational effectiveness, and overall business performance.

Speaking on the achievement, Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director & CEO, Lumina Datamatics, and Vice Chairman & CEO, TNQTech said, “We are deeply honored to receive this recognition. This achievement reflects the collective dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus on quality demonstrated by our teams across the organization. It reinforces our commitment to delivering consistent value to our clients worldwide while continuously striving for excellence in everything we do.”

The milestone highlights Lumina Datamatics’ strong foundation in operational excellence and its ongoing efforts to set new benchmarks in service delivery across global markets.

About Lumina Datamatics:

Lumina Datamatics is a trusted partner in providing digital Content Services, Retail Support Services, and Technology Solutions to companies in the Publishing and Retail Industries worldwide. We are among the largest service providers in the Content space, and our customers include 8 of the top 10 academic publishers and 3 of the 5 largest Retailers and Marketplaces. Lumina Datamatics’ expert solutions combine its various in-house and client-facing platforms, partnerships with global technology leaders, and more than 7,500 professionals across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Philippines, and India. This integrated global capability enables the company to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions to clients worldwide.

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HOP Events, helmed by Kalpesh Kinariwala, bridges Indian talent and global prestige at the Shows of India 2026 Conclave

  • The anchor sponsorship of the Shows of India 2026 Conclave marks HOP Events’ official pathway into the Indian subcontinent; the UAE-based premium live entertainment company aims to source and showcase extraordinary Indian talent in the markets it operates in.
  • This move will bridge the gap between iconic Indian artists — rooted in Indian and South Asian culture — and world-class international venues and global audiences.
  • In addition to headlining the conclave as its anchor sponsor, HOP Events also made its presence felt in crucial conversations and networking hubs, with Founder and Chairman Kalpesh Kinariwala gracing the conclave as a speaker.

NEW DELHI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOP Events, a UAE-based premium live entertainment company, made landfall on Indian shores through the eagerly awaited Shows of India 2026 Conclave. The sixth edition of the event, which drew to a close on May 2, brought together high-profile industry veterans, change-makers, and disruptors who are shaping the future of India’s live entertainment economy.

Led by industry trailblazer Kalpesh Kinariwala, HOP Events not only participated as the anchor sponsor for the conclave but also broke new ground by offering Indian talent and agencies unprecedented inroads into global markets and prestigious productions.

Held at Delhi’s upscale The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, the two-day Shows of India 2026 Conclave is India’s most anticipated flagship gathering focused on the live entertainment, events, and experiential segments. It brings together key players from across the industry’s value chain, including event professionals, artist managers, promoters, brands, and creators, and facilitates industry-shaping conversations and collaborations.

HOP Events’ rationale for backing the Shows of India 2026 Conclave was simple but powerful – as a hub for some of the greatest artistic talent in the world, India stands to benefit immensely from HOP Events’ proven expertise in the premium live entertainment industry. With the conclave sitting at the intersection of India’s creative excellence and its commercial ambition, it is the perfect avenue for HOP Events to seek the artists, managers, collaborators, and cultural voices they want to elevate and present to the world. This anchor sponsorship is thus a declaration of HOP Events’ intent to champion Indian talent and carry it far beyond India’s borders.

Elaborating further on the sponsorship, Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder and Chairman of HOP Events, who also spoke at the conclave, shared:

“India is producing some of the most streamed, most loved, and most culturally significant artists on the planet. Arijit Singh ranks ninth among Spotify’s top artists globally. A.R. Rahman has 75 million followers and ranks ahead of global superstars. Rishab Sharma is the number one followed sitar player in the world. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Aditya Gadhvi, Anuv Jain — these are artists with massive, passionate global fanbases.

Yet their presence on international stages, particularly in the Gulf and beyond, remains far below what their stature deserves. That is the opportunity HOP Events is seizing. The UAE is home to a millions-strong South Asian diaspora — professionals, families, and communities who are hungry for these artists and have both the means and the desire to attend premium live experiences. The Shows of India 2026 Conclave gives us the needed platform to engage with this talent ecosystem at exactly the moment when appetite for Indian talent on the global stage has never been higher.”

The conclave’s growing eminence as a premium, high-production-value platform was further underscored by its association with HOP Events, an industry leader in creating large-scale experiential events. Through the years, the Shows of India Conclave has differentiated itself through its trailblazing properties and a star-studded artist line-up. By essaying the role of anchor sponsor for India’s premier business and entertainment conclave, HOP Events is throwing the doors open for partnerships with Indian artist managers, talent agencies, record labels, and creative professionals.

As the force behind the sold-out Etihad Arena concert with Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, and Rishab Sharma, HOP Events knows what it takes to market Indian artists to global audiences, fill premium venues, and create experiences that do justice to the cultural magnitude these artists carry.

In the mid-to-long term, HOP Events aims to become the defining bridge between Indian artistic talent and the global stage. The company is actively scaling across the GCC and extending further into South Asian diaspora hubs globally, with the goal of bringing world-class talent backed by high-end productions and marketing sophistication to deep, passionate, and underserved audiences for Indian and South Asian cultural experiences.

About HOP Events

Founded by industry veteran Kalpesh Kinariwala, HOP Events is one of the UAE’s most prestigious names in premium live entertainment. It is hailed for curating global live experiences across the UAE and beyond. The company brings together eminent international artists, creativity, and immaculate organization on one stage, delivering world-class live concerts and entertainment experiences that make a lasting impression on the cultural fabric of the region. HOP Events’ expertise spans from close-up intimate performances to sold-out iconic arenas and includes notable names such as Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, and Rishab Sharma. The company differentiates itself through the three pillars of innovation, excellence, and a strong community focus. In doing so, it creates experiences that anchor communities, build connection, and foster a stronger sense of belonging, while delighting audiences with seamless execution, elevated experiences, and disruptive thinking.

https://hopevents.ae/

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MSEED and SCOPE Global Skills University Sign Strategic Partnership to Shape the Future of Experiential Marketing Education

MUMBAI, India and BHOPAL, India, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Premium education institute MSEED (The Management School of Events and Experience Design) today partnered with SCOPE Global Skills University, Bhopal, to introduce a two-year MBA in Event Management and Experiential Marketing.

Besides boosting students academically, this association intends to equip them with the evolving demands of events and the experiential marketing ecosystem. Furthermore, the collaboration will be fueled by industry expertise and academic structure, helping students build a career in the fast-growing fields of events, entertainment, and experiential marketing.

At a time when experiential marketing is ‘evolving from a tactical activation to a strategic growth engine for brands’, this collaboration serves right.

Speaking on this exclusive partnership between MSEED and SCOPE, Joshua Newman, Vice-President – Marketing & Partnerships, MSEED, said, “Our focus has always been on outcomes, not just education. This partnership allows us to extend that vision by working with SCOPE Global Skills University to create a program that prepares students for real careers. From curriculum to classroom delivery and industry exposure, every aspect is designed to ensure that students graduate with confidence, clarity, and practical experience.”

The MBA program is designed to:

  • Provide a recognized postgraduate qualification with a specialized focus
  • Build practical skills through real-world projects and case studies
  • Offering industry interaction, mentorship, and exposure
  • Support students with internship and placement opportunities

Dr. Vijay Singh, Vice Chancellor of SGSU, hailed the launch as a landmark moment for the city. “This is a remarkable event not just for our university, but for the city of Bhopal. We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how specialized education is delivered in Madhya Pradesh. By launching this MBA in Event Management, we are providing our youth with a platform to master the art of execution, creativity, and management right here in their home state,” he said.

The partnership was formally cemented through the signing of an agreement between the two institutions in the esteemed presence of Mangubhai C. Patel, the current and 19th Governor of Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of industry-integrated education in India.

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About MSEED

MSEED, a part of EVA Group, India’s one of the largest live event companies, and backed by 200 odd industry veterans, the institute brings with it deep-rooted industry expertise and real-world insights. It is a creative business institute designed for the next generation of storytellers, strategists, producers, and brand builders. The mission is not just to prepare students for jobs, but to lead industries. 

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