The Ministry of Education organized a session “Leadership Talk with Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE ” on 30.01.2023. The program was organized by SLCS – Institution’s Innovation Council as live stream through YOUTUBE Platform. Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, was interviewed by Mr. Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education. The interview was conducted to provide an insight to all participants to develop India through Innovation and Research. It also helped to obtain knowledge on the activities carried on by the IIC in developing Higher Education Institutions. The participants understood the key attributes for the development of research and funding support from AICTE in developing our institutions. Totally, 51 students and 25 Faculty Members from various departments eagerly participated in the program.