The third edition of the Bharat Shiksha Expo 2026 was inaugurated on Thursday at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, India. Organized by India Exposition Mart Limited with support from the Greater Noida Authority, this three-day event aims to connect educational institutions, policymakers, academicians, industry experts, edu-tech innovators, and students. The first day's theme was 'Transforming the outcomes of National Education Policy (NEP),' and the event will feature a 'Vishwaguru Conference' on Friday. Dr. Sandeep Singh Kaura, advisor at the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), highlighted the importance of skill-based education, stating that while degrees serve as passports, skills are the visas that facilitate career growth. Dr. Rakesh Kumar, chairman of India Exposition Mart Ltd., emphasized the necessity of collaboration between industry and academia in education, asserting that education must adapt to the evolving needs of society and technology. The expo is expected to attract numerous students from the surrounding regions until its conclusion on May 16.