Manish Jain

Manish Jain is a visionary educator and co-founder of Shikshantar and Swaraj University in India, dedicated to transforming traditional educational paradigms. He discusses the necessity of unlearning systemic biases ingrained in education and advocates for fostering independent, community-oriented learning. Jain highlights innovative concepts like Ecoversities, which celebrate local knowledge and emphasize experiential learning. He also urges a shift away from conventional schooling methods that undermine self-worth and creativity, promoting a more holistic approach to education.