Prof. K. K. Aggarwal, President of the South Asian University, discusses the evolving landscape of higher education. Highlighting the significance of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 20), he emphasizes the need for higher education to extend beyond traditional certificates and degrees. NEP 20 prioritizes quality, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and holistic education. Prof. Aggarwal underscores the role of teachers in fostering these attributes and aims to integrate them into educational systems through collaborative efforts across SAARC countries.