S.V.A. Prakash, Assistant Professor cum Coordinator at the School of Continuing Education, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, is a dedicated academic with over 14 years of teaching, research, and coordination experience. Holding a Ph.D. in Adult Continuing Education and Extension from Bharathidasan University and multiple postgraduate degrees in Rural Technology, Psychology, Human Resource Management, and Business Administration, he has built a robust multidisciplinary expertise. Dr. Prakash has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects, participated in and organized more than 50 seminars, conferences, and workshops, and served as a resource person in various academic and professional programs. His research interests span lifelong learning, skill development, and human resource management. He has contributed significant research publications, books, and learning materials, coordinated funded research projects, and played important roles in curriculum development and institutional activities. Through his extensive academic service, research contributions, and commitment to professional development, Prakash continues to make impactful contributions to higher education and extension education.

K. Narayanan, Assistant Professor of Commerce at Rajiv Gandhi Arts and Science College, Puducherry, is a distinguished academician with over 15 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. Holding multiple postgraduate degrees and a Ph.D. in Commerce from Bharathiar University (2021), he has the rare distinction of qualifying 7 UGC-NETs and 10 SETs in Commerce and Management. A mentor for UGC NET/SET aspirants since 2009, he has served as an invited resource person for NET coaching in over 25 programs, published research papers, and actively contributed as a resource person and paper setter, making significant contributions to higher education and academic excellence.

Suhashini. A, M.com (IB), M.Phil., Ph.D, Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), Presidency University Specializing in International Business, she brings 15 years of experience in academia. Her research has been published in over 20 national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed publications. She has presented papers in various seminars and workshops,and has conducted several international and national webinars. In addition to her academic pursuits, Suhashini has held various administrative roles, including Board of Studies (BOS) member and Placement Coordinator.