Mr. Pravesh Dudani, Founder and Chancellor of Medhavi Skills University (MSU), Sikkim, is a visionary leader in the field of higher education and skill development. With an unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, he has dedicated his life to creating opportunities that enhance employability and empower the Indian Youth.

An accomplished alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, qualified with B.Tech & M.Tech in Electronics & Electrical Communications along with business education from Stanford University, Mr. Dudani brings over 16 years of deep expertise in the education and skilling domains.

In 2012, Mr. Dudani founded the Medhavi Foundation to empower the rural and underprivileged youths with relevant Skills Education and further went on to partner with NSDC and various state skill missions. He also serves on the board of NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) as an Advisor and contributes to furthering the Skill India mission in aligning education and skilling with National Education Policy 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF).

Building on his vision, Mr. Dudani established Medhavi Skills University in 2021, a trailblazer in industry-aligned, skill-based higher education. Under Mr. Dudani’s leadership, MSU is redefining higher education through its Work Integrated Skill-based Education (WISE) model, which integrates on-the-job training and real-time industry projects into academic programs and provides students with invaluable hands-on experience, transforming the way education and skilling is delivered in India.

Recognized as a thought leader and disrupter in the Education sector, Mr. Dudani has received numerous accolades for his contributions. He was recently honoured with the National Social Impact Award for Individual Philanthropy by CSR Universe for his work in the skilling ecosystem and the upliftment of rural youth. Mr. Dudani has also been acknowledged as one of the Best Education Leaders of 2024 by Tradeflock and received the India's Greatest Education Leaders 2023-24 Award from AsiaOne Magazine.