Consequently, the incoming supply of talent into universities is overwhelmingly not of good quality. School education in India is in a poor shape, the educational outcomes far lagging global standards. This makes it difficult to develop a disruptive cutting-edge culture within universities. As a result, the best talent find exciting opportunities elsewhere. On the operational front, university work culture is status-quoist and universities are not seen as aspirational places of work for younger staff. Consequently, it is difficult to find a motivated high-quality faculty. Good talent migrates abroad for better research and career opportunities. This is exacerbated by a poor research environment, and regulatory and funding constraints. In India, teaching is usually not the profession of choice for the best talent. But, this time, innovation is a survival need. By its very nature, academia seeks stability and is not designed to pivot frequently. These trends have amplified during the pandemic, making the sector ripe for disruption. * A growing disconnect between societal issues and learning outcomes.
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