AUTHOR: DR KESHAVA RAJU
Dr Keshava Raju veteran edtech entrepreneur, founder of IIHT, and co-founder & CEO of Techademy, has unveiled his latest book, One Nation, One Classroom, a timely call to reimagine India’s learning ecosystem as technology transforms how people study, work, and evolve.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience in skilling and workforce development, Dr Raju proposes an education model designed to close the gaps between schools, industry, and learners. The book aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, India’s goal of achieving a 50% GER by 2035, and the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat 2047.
One Nation, One Classroom lays out a practical blueprint for a unified, inclusive, and skills-first education framework. It emphasizes the integration of value-driven learning with industry-ready competencies, guided by two core principles: Yatra Vidya, Tatra Vikasah – Where there is knowledge, there is growth.
Jnanam Karma Sahayam – Knowledge must be put into action.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Raju remarked, “India is at a decisive moment. Technology is transforming how we learn and work. One Nation, One Classroom is a reminder that education must stay rooted in people, values, and purpose. In the future, adaptability and emotional intelligence will matter as much as technical skill.”
Dr Raju began his entrepreneurial journey at just 22 with the founding of the Indian Institute of Hardware Technology (IIHT). Over the 40 years, IIHT grew into a network of more than 350 centers across 20 countries, training over 2.6 million learners who played a significant role in India’s early IT boom.
His ongoing work at Techademy, collaborating closely with enterprises, universities, and public institutions – has given him firsthand insight into the evolving expectations of learners and employers across India. These insights form the foundation of the new book.
With a career spanning more than thirty years, Dr Keshava Raju has been instrumental in shaping India’s technology education and workforce skilling landscape.
One Nation, One Classroom aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, India’s goal of achieving a 50% GER by 2035, and the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat 2047
