Vidya has been instrumental in bringing in innovative approaches to promote internationalisation of higher education in India: Member of University Grants Commission (UGC) for two terms; Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) under Ministry of Education and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR); Chairperson of the FICCI Committee on Higher Education and serving 3rd term; Appointed as Member of India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) Trust set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India