Paridhi Ajmera believes education transforms lives. Through economics, experiential learning, and collaboration with local businesses, she equips students with practical knowledge, analytical thinking, confidence, and the skills needed to thrive beyond the classroom.

Paridhi Ajmera is a Visiting Faculty Member at SVKM NMIMS (Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) Global University, Dhule, Maharashtra.

She teaches subjects related to Economics and Waste Management while also working closely with local small businesses. Through her interactions with real businesses and entrepreneurs, she gains practical insights and hands-on experience. She believes the knowledge and learning she brings from these real-world experiences to the classroom are truly priceless.

The turning point in her life came when she moved from Mumbai to Dhule. Apart from the cultural differences and the need to adjust to a new way of life, those years became a period of exploration for her. She explored the fields of Pets Wellness, understood the working of family-run hotel businesses in Dhule, and learned how meaningful businesses can thrive in a small city.

She also gained valuable experience by working with underprivileged youth through an employability-focused program. Her role was not only to share knowledge about employability and help make them job-ready but also to inspire them to believe in their own potential and achieve something meaningful in life. During that time, she also discovered how she could build a meaningful career and life through this work.

The inspiration she gained from these experiences continues to enrich her teaching. She believes the classroom is a special space—one uninterrupted hour where she and her students work together with complete focus toward a shared goal.

Paridhi Ajmera grew up in Mumbai, and her fondest memories are from her school and college days. Learning has always been her greatest passion, and throughout her life, she has been part of institutions that encouraged her to explore different career paths and continue learning. Developing the habit of reading and constantly acquiring new knowledge has remained an integral part of her life.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Economics and Management, followed by a postgraduate degree in Economics with a specialization in Public Policy. This academic background provided her with a strong foundation in research and analytical skills, enabling her to apply economic principles to real-world situations and understand economics in action.

One person she deeply admires is Prof. Amartya Sen. He transformed the way she views economics, showing that it is not just about numbers but about expanding people's choices and helping them achieve their true potential. This philosophy is exactly what she strives to bring into her classroom every day.

It made her realize that education is not just about transferring knowledge; it has the power to change the trajectory of someone's life.

A Visiting Faculty Member at SVKM NMIMS, Paridhi Ajmera does not measure a student's performance by how well they reproduce knowledge in examinations. For her, true success is reflected in the workplace—when students can identify problems, communicate their ideas effectively, and have the confidence to solve them. That is exactly what she strives to develop in her class.

She enjoys the art of storytelling because it offers people a different perspective on the world—one they may not perceive on their own. She thinks that, whether through podcasts, documentaries, or books, storytelling broadens perspectives and makes life more meaningful and interesting.

Her message to students is simple: keep working and keep learning. She has noticed that many students tend to overthink and often say "no" to opportunities because they feel they are not fully prepared for them. However, in her experience, it is only when you say "yes" that new doors open and new opportunities arise. That is how you begin to discover your true calling.

Visiting Teacher of Economics at Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Global University, Dhule, Maharashtra, Paridhi Ajmera believes you should not wait for complete clarity before taking action. Confidence comes through learning, exploring, and fulfilling your commitments. Keep learning, keep figuring things out, say "yes" to opportunities, and move forward without overthinking.