Assam Skill University Hosts Dynamic Industry–Academia Meet on “Decoding the DNA of Future Talent”
Guwahati, The Department of Applied Management at Assam Skill University (ASU) successfully conducted a forward-thinking Industry–Academia Meet on May 16, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati, centered around the theme “Decoding the DNA of Future Talent: Skills, Attitude, and Knowledge.”
Designed as an interactive, workshop-style brainstorming event, the meet brought together 45 industry leaders and professionals from diverse sectors including Healthcare, IT, Banking, Insurance, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Retail, Automobile, and Aviation. The initiative aimed to align MBA curriculum design with real-world industry expectations, ensuring 60% practical and hands-on learning in ASU’s management programs.
Leadership and Vision
The event began with registration and informal networking, followed by an inaugural address by ASU’s Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Shri Subhash Chandra Das, IAS (Retd.), and Registrar.
Prof. Chandana Goswami, Head of the Department of Applied Management, presented a compelling overview of the MBA program’s structure and its mission to bridge the gap between academic frameworks and industry needs.
Engaged, Collaborative Dialogue
Participants were organized into seven roundtable Focus Group Discussions, each led by an academic or industry expert. Topics ranged from technical and soft skills development, digital readiness, and employability traits, to the integration of new-age technologies into academic delivery.
A keynote address by Shri Ashok Das, former Director (HR), OIL India Ltd., added valuable insight, shedding light on the existing skill gaps and highlighting industry expectations from future management graduates.
Industry Voices: Rich Insights & Endorsements
Reflecting on the event, Pratibha Das Hatibaruah, Director of Flugelsoft, remarked:
“The Industry–Academia Meet at ASU was a truly rewarding experience. The rich cross-sectoral conversations, focus on T-shaped learning, and integration of mentorship and digital literacy showed that ASU is crafting a curriculum that reflects real-world needs.”
Pubali Giti Borthakur, Head – People & Delivery (Arena), Infosys Ltd., Guwahati, also praised the initiative:
“The discussions were engaging and insightful. The ASU team created a thoughtful, collaborative space where every voice mattered. This initiative is a strong step toward producing management talent that is industry-ready.”
Commitment to Curriculum Reform
The event concluded with faculty presentations summarizing key takeaways from the discussions, affirming that the insights shared would be incorporated into the upcoming revisions of ASU’s MBA program.
Vice Chancellor Shri Subhash Chandra Das commended the initiative, describing it as
“a critical step toward narrowing the divide between academic instruction and industry expectations.”
Participating Organizations
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from leading national and regional organizations, including:
- Adani Group
- Aditya Birla Fashion
- Infosys
- Apollo
- Emami
- Arya Fintech Services
- IOCL GR
- Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
- Axis Bank
- India Post
- NEDFi
- NEHHDC
- Reliance
- Tata Motors
- BCPL
- S M Corporation Ltd.
- Flugelsoft
- Sapient Wealth
- Gargya Toyota
- ITC
Future-Ready Focus
The Industry–Academia Meet reaffirms Assam Skill University’s commitment to developing industry-ready talent through collaborative learning, curriculum modernization, and a future-forward educational vision rooted in skills, attitude, and knowledge.
This landmark event sets a strong foundation for continued academic–industry synergy in the Northeast and beyond.
