Mohali: The fifth edition of the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyaan-2025 (SMA-2025) will be held at NIPER, Mohali from October 31 to November 2. The theme for the edition will be “Classroom to Society: Building a Healthier World through Education”. The conclave will bring together leaders from academia, research, industry and policy to re-imagine the future of education in India. The previous four editions were held at NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Srinagar and Kurukshetra University. The number of research paper submissions and project showcases have consistently grown over the years, said the official in a statement. Each day of the Mahakumbh will focus on a distinct theme. On October 31, theme would be “Connecting Society with Schools” – exploring the vital role of community participation in education. On November 1, topic is “Academia – Industry – Society Interface” – bridging innovation and real-world impact. On November 2, the topic is “Bharat @ 2047” – envisioning India’s educational roadmap for the centenary of independence.