Shri Sukanta Majumdar on Academic Excellence, AI & Regional Growth | Digii100x East India

In this valedictory address at Digii100x East India, Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, delivers a powerful closing vision for elevating higher education quality and technological innovation across Eastern and North-Eastern India. Highlighting India's rising global footprint in scientific research and international rankings, he emphasizes that educational institutions must prioritize rigorous academic standards, research capabilities, and institutional reputation alongside geographic expansion. He points to substantial national investments in specialized AI hubs for healthcare, agriculture, and education as crucial drivers for future competitiveness. Advocating for a unified regional framework, Shri Sukanta Majumdar outlines how deeper collaboration among eastern and northeastern universities, supported by policy, technology, and industry partnerships, can position the region as a vibrant hub of innovation for Viksit Bharat 2047. About Digii100x East India: Digii100x East India is the regional extension of Digii100—India’s flagship invite-only summit for higher education. The summit took place on September 29th, 2026, at Taj Bengal, Kolkata. It brought together key Educational, Industry and Policy Leaders across 10 states: West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Manipur. Together, they united to transform regional higher education into a powerful engine for innovation, youth empowerment, and a Viksit Bharat.