Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, recently participated in an insightful Idea Exchange conversation with The Indian Express, where he reflected on some of the most significant aspects of academic culture in India.

In the interaction, he speaks about the importance of academic freedom, the need to nurture innovation-driven work, and how institutions must evolve to support impactful research. His perspectives shed light on the broader responsibilities and opportunities within India’s higher education ecosystem.

The conversation highlights the values that shape IIT Kanpur’s academic ecosystem and a continuous commitment to excellence.

🔗 Read the full interview here: https://indianexpress.com/article/idea-exchange/manindra-agrawal-at-idea-exchange-while-we-provide-freedom-to-our-faculty-to-pursue-their-own-activities-we-have-a-very-permissive-attitude-towards-non-performance-10369646/