When rural and remote students from Chhattisgarh first enter university, many face a daunting challenge, adapting to a higher education system that feels alien and overwhelming. With limited exposure to job‑oriented learning and few opportunities for hands-on skill development, they risk being left behind. Recognizing this gap, a visionary leader took charge, Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, Vice‑Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, to reshape education into an inclusive, empowering journey.