India's Education System Is Failing | Priya Jadhav on MIT Secrets, Indian Farmer & Electricity Mafia скачать в хорошем качестве

India's Education System Is Failing | Priya Jadhav on MIT Secrets, Indian Farmer & Electricity Mafia

About Guest: Priya Jadhav is an Assistant Professor at CTARA, IIT Bombay, with over 13 years of experience in rural development and sustainable engineering. A PhD graduate from MIT, she co-founded Nagarro and Plaksha University. Her research focuses on rural electrification, irrigation energy use, and groundwater management. Priya also serves as a board member at Yuva Mitra, contributing to grassroots innovation and development in India through technology-driven, community-focused solutions. In the podcast, Priya Jadhav shared her journey from engineering to rural development, emphasizing the need for practical, interdisciplinary education rooted in real-world problems. She discussed India’s energy inefficiencies, especially in rural irrigation, and highlighted her work on demand modeling and transformer load management. Priya stressed the importance of simplifying education, reducing inequality, and rethinking competition and growth to build a more sustainable, equitable future aligned with grassroots needs. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Guest's Educational Background 02:37 Transition to Software and Early Career 02:50 Founding and Growth of Nagarro 03:58 Desire to Return to Electrical Engineering 05:26 Pursuing a PhD at MIT 07:20 MIT's Open Doors Policy 10:03 Comparing MIT and IIT Bombay 10:45 Early Software Projects and Merging Companies 18:04 Challenges in Rural Electrification 20:34 Energy for Irrigation 25:49 Demand Modeling in Energy 26:58 Renewable Energy and Its Challenges 27:44 Balancing Solar and Thermal Energy 29:21 The Role of Tariffs in Energy Consumption 29:40 Conclusion: The Importance of Demand Modeling 29:43 Understanding Consumer Demand 30:17 Realtime Pricing in Germany 30:50 Importance of Demand Modeling 31:27 Skills Required for Demand Modeling 31:44 Researching Industry Energy Usage 32:12 Challenges in Data Collection 33:44 Tools for Policy Decisions 35:46 World Bank Projects on Climate Resilience 36:35 Energy for Irrigation 38:21 Impact of Climate Change on Farmers 39:15 Protective Irrigation Solutions 40:31 Load Management in Irrigation 43:19 Challenges in Engineering Education 44:55 Simplifying the Curriculum 45:38 Interdisciplinary Education Approach 47:10 Case Study Approach in Education 48:37 Future Challenges and Education 51:22 Reducing Competition and Growth 56:21 Contrarian Views on Excellence 56:39 Lessons from Highs and Lows Credits: Host: Shivank Joshi -   / shivankjoshi-2001   Thumbnail: YaaS Post Production: YaaS Support: Zerodha ( https://zero1byzerodha.com/network ) Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker and host are their own and do not represent those of the Exploring Minds platform. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All products and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply any endorsement or opposition. #PriyaJadhav #Podcast #IITBombay