CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus, in association with TIMES FOUNDATION is Hosting the The Changemakers’ Circle: CSR Round Table Series 2025, Pune Edition on 7th January 2026, 10.30am onwards. This Roundtable Conference will convene leaders across sectors to reimagine how education can truly unlock lives and livelihoods, not just deliver marksheets. It responds to a persistent gap in India: years of schooling do not always translate into confident learners, critical thinkers, or meaningful work opportunities. Hosted by the Times Foundation, the roundtable will bring together 50+ participants from companies, foundations, government, education institutions, and community-based organisations. Together, they will share lived experiences, innovations, and practical solutions that connect foundational learning and critical thinking with pathways to dignified work and social mobility.
 Anchored in Pune’s rich legacy as an educational and cultural hub, this dialogue will spotlight what it takes to move beyond rote learning towards classrooms and communities where children question, reason, create, and apply what they learn to real life. It aims to shape an ecosystem where every child can learn well, every young person can access livelihood opportunities, and every community can participate in India’s growth story.