Geetika Saluja - Present Position: (1)  Head Varmora Groups Centre For Excellence, 
(2) Director, Programs and Development, Institue of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar
(3) Director, Cassagroup of Companies
(4) Partner, Boho Homes

Contact No. 9824260880	
Email	geetika.cfe@varmora.com, geetika.saluja@iar.ac.in, geetika.b.saluja@gmail.com
Ph.D.	Education (CTU, 2015)
Post Graduation	M.Sc(Mircobiology), M.Ed
Work Experience	20+ years

Research Interest:
Integration of life skills with academic skills in curriculum designing.
Converting competitive classrooms into cooperative classrooms.
Education in Sustainable Development.
Corporate communication.

Awards/Honours
Evaluator at National Children’s Science Congress for National levels.
ISA coordinator for ISA (International School Awards) an initiative of British Council.
During the IASCE conference at University of Hull, I was awarded the book ‘Finnish Lesson’ for sharing the ‘Best idea on How to incorporate Cooperative learning in the classroom?’ by PasiSahleberg - Director General of CIMO (Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation) at the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland.
My research paper on Cooperative learning was acknowledged and has received GTA – Global Teacher Accreditation Award with Commendation by British Council.
Shortlisted for ParyavaranMitra teacher award by CEE and NCERT.
Awarded for Best poster among teachers category at the ParyavaranMitraMela by CEE, NCERT and RTC, Ajmer.
My efforts with my team ensured that our educational institute was awarded by NCERT and CEE as Best ParyavaranMitraschool.
Received appreciation for participating in pilot study of implementation of online diploma programme, ‘Young Masters Programme’ (YMP) on Sustainable Development of Lund University Sweden - endorsed by UNESCO in 2014.
Awarded ‘Create to Inspire’ Exemplary teacher and Exemplary Leaders by Microsoft and CEE Certificate of Appreciation by ‘Wipro Earthian Programme’ for ‘Water and Sustainability’ program.
As Judge for city level school civic project at ‘BalaJaanagraha 2014-15 Civic Project’ at Zydus School of Excellence, Ahmedabad.
Certificate of Appreciation by Pollution Control Board, Gujarat and WastePro for contribution in Conservation of Environment, 2016.

Latest Five Publications
1. Saluja, G. (2014, August). Getting Future Ready, Teacher Plus, Retrieved from http://www.teacherplus.org/teaching-practice/getting-future-ready.
2. Saluja, G. (2013). Teaching Science Through Cooperative Learning Strategies, Reflective Practitioners—Journeys of Action Research from India, British Council. Retrieved from http://issuu.com/britishcouncilindia/docs/action_research_compendium__gta__20/13 https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/sites/so/files/files/Global%20Teacher%20Accreditati on%202013.pdf .
3. Saluja, G. (2015). Teaching Science through Cooperative Learning Strategies’, Innovation in English Language Teacher Education, 213-220, British Council. Retrieved from http://www.britishcouncil.in/sites/britishcouncil.in2/files/tec14_papers_final_online.pdf ISBN 978-0-86355-765-1.
4. Saluja, G. and Yagnik, M.K. (2015). Effectiveness of Co-operative Learning Method on Achievement in Science in Relation to Certain Variables for Upper Primary School Students, Education and Society, APH Publishing House, New Delhi, 4(1), 221-245. ISSN N 2319 -9687.
Saluja, G. (2016, December 20). OPINION | Need of Education for 21st Century. Retrieved from http://www.indrastra.com/2016/12/OPINION-Need-of-Education-for-21stCentury-002-12-20160042.html?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BUl6%2BveLFQ o2mYyYBYo66pQ%3D%3D ISSN 2381-3652.
5. Saluja, G. (2016, December 27). Benefits of Effective Cooperative Learning, www.indrastra.com, Retrieved from http://www.indrastra.com/2016/12/FEATURED-The-Benefits-of-Effective-CooperativeLearning-002-12-2016-0065.html ISSN 2381-3652.

Additional Information
Member of IASCE: International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education.
Member of ActiveTraffic Consultative Committee, (ATCC).
Member of : GEAERD: Global Educators Association for Educational Research and Development.
Member of Global India Bharat Vikas.
Gujarat Coordinator, TRAX, An NGO working on road safety.

As speaker have shared my views on life skills, enterpreneurs mindset and Works skill on various platforms 

Have organsied varius programs to connect academia-industry, industry-professionals

Geetika Saluja

Present Position: (1) Head Varmora Groups Centre For Excellence, (2) Director, Programs and Development, Institue of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar (3) Director, Cassagroup of Companies (4) Partner, Boho Homes Contact No. 9824260880 Email [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Ph.D. Education (CTU, 2015) Post Graduation M.Sc(Mircobiology), M.Ed Work Experience 20+ years Research Interest: Integration of life skills with academic skills in curriculum designing. Converting competitive classrooms into cooperative classrooms. Education in Sustainable Development. Corporate communication. Awards/Honours Evaluator at National Children’s Science Congress for National levels. ISA coordinator for ISA (International School Awards) an initiative of British Council. During the IASCE conference at University of Hull, I was awarded the book ‘Finnish Lesson’ for sharing the ‘Best idea on How to incorporate Cooperative learning in the classroom?’ by PasiSahleberg - Director General of CIMO (Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation) at the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland. My research paper on Cooperative learning was acknowledged and has received GTA – Global Teacher Accreditation Award with Commendation by British Council. Shortlisted for ParyavaranMitra teacher award by CEE and NCERT. Awarded for Best poster among teachers category at the ParyavaranMitraMela by CEE, NCERT and RTC, Ajmer. My efforts with my team ensured that our educational institute was awarded by NCERT and CEE as Best ParyavaranMitraschool. Received appreciation for participating in pilot study of implementation of online diploma programme, ‘Young Masters Programme’ (YMP) on Sustainable Development of Lund University Sweden - endorsed by UNESCO in 2014. Awarded ‘Create to Inspire’ Exemplary teacher and Exemplary Leaders by Microsoft and CEE Certificate of Appreciation by ‘Wipro Earthian Programme’ for ‘Water and Sustainability’ program. As Judge for city level school civic project at ‘BalaJaanagraha 2014-15 Civic Project’ at Zydus School of Excellence, Ahmedabad. Certificate of Appreciation by Pollution Control Board, Gujarat and WastePro for contribution in Conservation of Environment, 2016. Latest Five Publications 1. Saluja, G. (2014, August). Getting Future Ready, Teacher Plus, Retrieved from http://www.teacherplus.org/teaching-practice/getting-future-ready. 2. Saluja, G. (2013). Teaching Science Through Cooperative Learning Strategies, Reflective Practitioners—Journeys of Action Research from India, British Council. Retrieved from http://issuu.com/britishcouncilindia/docs/action_research_compendium__gta__20/13 https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/sites/so/files/files/Global%20Teacher%20Accreditati on%202013.pdf . 3. Saluja, G. (2015). Teaching Science through Cooperative Learning Strategies’, Innovation in English Language Teacher Education, 213-220, British Council. Retrieved from http://www.britishcouncil.in/sites/britishcouncil.in2/files/tec14_papers_final_online.pdf ISBN 978-0-86355-765-1. 4. Saluja, G. and Yagnik, M.K. (2015). Effectiveness of Co-operative Learning Method on Achievement in Science in Relation to Certain Variables for Upper Primary School Students, Education and Society, APH Publishing House, New Delhi, 4(1), 221-245. ISSN N 2319 -9687. Saluja, G. (2016, December 20). OPINION | Need of Education for 21st Century. Retrieved from http://www.indrastra.com/2016/12/OPINION-Need-of-Education-for-21stCentury-002-12-20160042.html?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BUl6%2BveLFQ o2mYyYBYo66pQ%3D%3D ISSN 2381-3652. 5. Saluja, G. (2016, December 27). Benefits of Effective Cooperative Learning, www.indrastra.com, Retrieved from http://www.indrastra.com/2016/12/FEATURED-The-Benefits-of-Effective-CooperativeLearning-002-12-2016-0065.html ISSN 2381-3652. Additional Information Member of IASCE: International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education. Member of ActiveTraffic Consultative Committee, (ATCC). Member of : GEAERD: Global Educators Association for Educational Research and Development. Member of Global India Bharat Vikas. Gujarat Coordinator, TRAX, An NGO working on road safety. As speaker have shared my views on life skills, enterpreneurs mindset and Works skill on various platforms Have organsied varius programs to connect academia-industry, industry-professionals

I believe in “The purpose of human life is to seed the courage to dream big and then to empower oneself with the required knowledge, skills and attitude for the realisation of its purpose. During the journey of the dream visualisation, empowerment and its realisation do influence and inspire others”

With a simple pursuit in realising my dreams and with a keen desire to increase my circle of influence of mutual learning, sharing, influencing and inspiring I have consciously empowered myself with various roles as an Educationist, Entrepreneur, Researcher and life skills coach

I enjoy creation and Head Varmora Centre for Excellence. The Varmora group is primary into manufacturing tiles, bathware, plastic homeware and furniture. The Excellence centre is conceptualised with the aim of empowering business drivers for personal excellence leading to professional excellence.

As Director for Programs and Development at University and Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar I support the institute in developing learner-centric programs with the academia-industry partnership. The University conducts fundamental / applied / analytical research in the frontier areas of science with the ultimate objective of contributing to high quality basic research and human resource development and to find the application of the research results for the benefit of mankind.

As a founder of Sarvan Education: Recently I have initiated Sarvam with an aim of facilitating educational institutes to inculcate life skills and work skills within the school curriculum

As Director of ‘Cassagroup’ which designs and manufactures architectural products for home and garden & is certified by Forest Stewardship Council.

I am also co-creating ‘BOHO Homes’ a unique business design display centre for home, garden and architectural products coming soon on S. P Ring Road, Near Bopal

Have received awards of
• Global Teacher Accreditation Award by British Council.
• ‘Best idea on How to incorporate Cooperative learning in the classroom?’ by Pasi Sahleberg - Director General of CIMO (Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation) at the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland.
Her work in the field of Environment Education to foster leadership skills among students while solving problems related to environment is appreciated by
• ‘Paryavaran Mitra teacher’ award on National level by NCERT and CEE
• ‘Create to Inspire Leadership’ award by Microsoft and CEE
• ‘Wipro Earthian Award’ by Wipro and CEE
And many more

I have mentored students and educators for Young Masters Program (YMP) of Lund University Sweden and UNESCO and also Young Leaders for Change (YLC).

She invests her time in educating parents and students to wear a helmet as pillion riders and has till date has sensitised 20000+ students and parents with respect to traffic safety and have distributed 3000 helmets to students as pillion riders coming from the lesser privileged sections
My strength lies in empowering youth, educators and businessman with life, leadership and Professional work skills that are required to lead a fulfilling and successful life. She believes in ‘Being a Change Agent and in the process, Learn, Influence and Inspire others’

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23
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Food & Beverage Startups Meetup: Building What India Eats & Drinks - Ahmedabad Edition
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6:30pm — 08:30pm
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23
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eChai Startup Cricket Night in Ahmedabad: Box Cricket
Ahmedabad
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10:00pm — 01:00am
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Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jul
24
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Sales Masterclass for Startups : Ahmedabad Edition
Ahmedabad
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
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25
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AI Demo Night – Ahmedabad Edition
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad University
6:00pm — 08:00pm
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Ahmedabad Startup Day — Where the City’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Comes Alive : July Edition
Ahmedabad
iHub Gujarat
5:00pm — 09:00pm
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Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures Ayyan Karmakar - Building TAFCO Nishit Mistry - Founder at Anahat Design Sumit Kasardekar - Business Manager - SAP Sales at SAR Digital India Kunjan Thakkar (Atara) - Exploring new opportunities in UX/UI & visual design. imam Husain - "Founder, Softlooms.in" Anuj Shah - QA | Scrum Master Jignesh Thakkar - Cofounder at LoudRevel Patan Abdul Azeez Khan - Founder Kshitija Contractor - Exploring new opportunities in fintech Umang Butani - Hardware Design Engineer, Aimtron Technologies Kashyap Raval - Founder, Breva Khilan Popat - Founder & CEO, Magikkraft Ankit Sharma - Co-founder & CEO, Trustopay Amruta Panchal - ThriveX AI,  CEO - Founder Abhishek Agnihotri - Founder, BioLex Advisory Ashutosh raval - Cyber Security Professional & Founder RedHacks1 IT Security
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Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Startups Meetup : Ahmedabad Edition
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eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: July Edition
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GVFL Ahmedabad
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02
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eChai Women Founders Initiative in Ahmedabad: August Edition
Ahmedabad
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
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Preksha Shah - Chief Technology Officer(CTO) - Enspirit Technologies Amisha patel - Content creator Kunjan Thakkar (Atara) - Exploring new opportunities in UX/UI & visual design. Jignesh Thakkar - Cofounder at LoudRevel Shyam sudani - Cord4 technologies Harsh Vasoya - Agriculture import Advisor - Agriculture Import Adviser At Golokam Group Nachiketa Soni - Co-Founder, Deep Digi Ecommerce Er. Pranav Veerani - FSIDM.in and Unity Sangam, Founder Ankita Dobariya - Startup Founder Riya Adhikari - Growth Associate, MYBYK Mahavirsinh Gohil - Founder, AdySmart Kashyap Divyansh - Community Lead Virengiri Goswami - Software Engineer Ayushi Haria - Data Engineer Jayesh Hardasani - Software engineer at peerbits
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06
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eChai Women Founders Initiative in Ahmedabad: September Edition
Ahmedabad
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25
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eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: September Edition
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04
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Ahmedabad: October Edition
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6:00pm — 08:00pm
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Oct
30
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eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: October Edition
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6:30pm — 08:30pm
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Nov
01
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Ahmedabad: November Edition
Ahmedabad
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
5 slots booked
Preksha Shah - Chief Technology Officer(CTO) - Enspirit Technologies Jignesh Thakkar - Cofounder at LoudRevel Shyam sudani - Cord4 technologies Er. Pranav Veerani - FSIDM.in and Unity Sangam, Founder Harsh Vasoya - Agriculture import Advisor - Agriculture Import Adviser At Golokam Group
Nov
27
Thu
eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: November Edition
Ahmedabad
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
4 slots booked
Jignesh Thakkar - Cofounder at LoudRevel Jay Bhavsar - Founder Er. Pranav Veerani - FSIDM.in and Unity Sangam, Founder Sumit Kasardekar - Business Manager - SAP Sales at SAR Digital India
Dec
06
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Ahmedabad: December Edition
Ahmedabad
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
4 slots booked
Preksha Shah - Chief Technology Officer(CTO) - Enspirit Technologies Jignesh Thakkar - Cofounder at LoudRevel Shyam sudani - Cord4 technologies Er. Pranav Veerani - FSIDM.in and Unity Sangam, Founder
Dec
25
Thu
eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: December Edition
Ahmedabad
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
5 slots booked
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