During the Maharashtra Gyan Sabha session on inclusive education held at VNIT, Manali Kshirsagar, vice-chancellor of Nagpur University, highlighted the critical need for a focused action plan and collective efforts to foster positive change in education, particularly in tribal and remote areas. She noted that despite various policies, significant gaps in implementation continue to affect education outcomes, especially in terms of access and dropout rates. Kshirsagar advocated for participatory dialogue that includes policymakers, educators, and local communities, emphasizing the importance of understanding local languages and cultural contexts. Experts at the session called for a blend of technology-driven and field-level interventions to address ongoing challenges like infrastructure and connectivity issues. Atul Kothari, national secretary of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, stressed the need for actionable outcomes from policy discussions to build ideal educational institutions. Sanjay Kaushik, vice-chancellor of Gurugram University, noted that coordinated efforts could position India as a global education hub. Additionally, Charudatta Mayee, an agriculture expert, highlighted the necessity of linking higher education with agriculture and local needs for holistic rural development. Lastly, Avinash Avalgavkar, vice-chancellor of Marathi University, called for a shift from Eurocentric to India-centric education to preserve cultural roots and enhance accessibility.