EducationWorld Interview | Swaminathan Ganesan on AI, Education & Entrepreneurship - EducationWorld

EducationWorld Interview | Swaminathan Ganesan on AI, Education & Entrepreneurship

June 29, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

Can India truly achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat and become a $30 trillion economy by 2047? What role will AI, entrepreneurship, innovation, and education play in making this vision a reality?

In this insightful conversation, EducationWorld Founder Dilip Thakore speaks with Swaminathan Ganesan, Co-founder & CEO of Smartail, an AI-powered student assessment company, about the future of India’s education system, the startup ecosystem, and the country’s economic aspirations.

The discussion explores:
– India’s roadmap to becoming a developed nation by 2047
– The role of AI in transforming education
– Why entrepreneurship is the key to economic growth
– Challenges faced by Indian startups – Innovation, manufacturing, and ease of doing business
– Skill development and the future workforce
– How schools and universities can prepare students for an AI-driven world
– What India must do to compete with global economies

This is a thought-provoking discussion for educators, school leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in India’s future.

Also Read: EducationWorld Interview: Global leadership & India’s future – A conversation with Jayant Sinha

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