As distinguished founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy, praises the launch of ‘Conceptual Physics’ by Paul G. Hewitt in India, hear how this world-class resource is helping to strengthen STEM education for economic growth.
India is the most populous country on earth. With a youthful population and a fast-growing economy, raising the quality of STEM education is critical to equipping its young people with the technical skills they need to power the country’s future. That’s why improving educational standards is core to the government’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ (‘Developed India by 2047’) vision.
One way Pearson is supporting this effort is through the recent launch of the 13th edition of the renowned textbook Conceptual Physics by Paul G. Hewitt in India. Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys and distinguished figure in the global IT industry, has endorsed the book as an essential learning tool for Indian students who want to master physics.
“I am thrilled that Pearson’s launch will make this invaluable resource accessible to STEM students across India,” Mr Murthy said. "High-quality content is crucial for positioning India as a global education hub.”
Narayana Murthy, Paul G. Hewitt, and Vinay Swamy at the launch event in Bengaluru
What makes Conceptual Physics a game-changer?
Conceptual Physics has been a favourite for students worldwide for decades. It helps readers understand physics concepts in fun and engaging ways, using real-world settings. Its release gives Indian students access to a world-class learning resource, with plans to make it even more accessible by translating the book into Hindi and Kannada.
Meeting the STEM challenge in India
With industries like IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, engineering, construction, renewable energy, and manufacturing driving India’s economy, there’s a growing need for a strong STEM workforce. As AI continues to impact every industry at pace, STEM education will become critical to India’s global competitiveness.
Student receive the Conceptual Physics textbook at the launch event
Vinay Swamy, Country Head of Pearson India, explains: “As India emerges as a global engineering hub, it’s crucial to provide quality learning resources. We adapt our extensive content library, featuring works by international authors, to meet regional needs and cultural contexts. We ensure our content aligns with the highest international standards.”
Pearson is proud to provide accessible, world-class resources to the Indian market. Through the launch of Conceptual Physics, we’re helping to unlock the vast potential of India's young and dynamic population. By inspiring a love of STEM, we hope to power the next generation to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.