Dr Vidya Yeravdekar is Principal Director of Symbiosis Society, which encompasses the Symbiosis schools, College of Arts & Commerce and institutions under the Symbiosis International University.

She is also the Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University.

Dr Yeravdekar holds a Post-graduate degree in Medicine, a degree in Law and a PhD in ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’.

She has been instrumental in bringing in innovative approaches to promote internationalisation.

Dr Yeravdekar has been a member of the University Grants Commission, the Central Advisory Board of Education and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

She is also Chairperson of the FICCI Committee on Higher Education and she was appointed as a Member of India Brand Equity Foundation Trust.

Dr Yeravdekar has presented papers at various national and international conferences and has numerous research publications to her credit. She has authored books on ‘Internationalization of Higher Education in India’ and ‘New Faces New Friends’ based on her experience with international students studying in Pune.