Pradhan was speaking at the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 here.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday underlined that India’s greatest strength lies in its vibrant knowledge ecosystem, demographic dividend and fast-growing economy.
Pradhan was speaking at the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 here.
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Through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Study in India initiative, the Union Education Minister said, the country is expanding global pathways for students, researchers, and institutions.
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The Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026, organised by the Ministry of Education at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, here, brought together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, representatives of diplomatic missions from over 50 countries and officials of the Ministry, to deliberate on strengthening international cooperation in higher education.
Addressing the gathering, the Union Education Minister spoke about the transformation of India’s education system under the NEP 2020, highlighting the significant strides being made in the internationalisation of education and India’s strong focus on quality, innovation and affordability.
He further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India becoming a developed nation by 2047, marking 100 years of Independence.
In this context, Pradhan emphasised that India continues to remain a bright spot in the global economic landscape, offering immense opportunities to learn, research, innovate and implement.
He also highlighted that from artificial intelligence, biotechnology and semiconductors to sustainable energy, India is emerging as a trusted innovation partner, advancing a Global South model rooted in collaboration, capacity-building and shared knowledge.
Stressing that education remains the most enduring bridge between societies in a world marked by uncertainty and rapid change, Pradhan said India seeks to build strong knowledge bridges with partner countries.
He called upon the Excellencies to collaborate with India’s fast-growing, innovation-driven, multidisciplinary and access-friendly education system.
On the occasion, Secretary, Higher Education Dr. Vineet Joshi highlighted that over the past six years, the National Education Policy 2020 has provided clear direction to India’s higher education reforms, particularly in advancing multidisciplinary education, integrating skilling into mainstream learning, and strengthening internationalisation.
He stressed that the Indian institutions are deepening global engagement through joint, dual and twinning programmes, while premier universities are expanding their international footprint.
Dr. Joshi further stated that the University Grants Commission has put in place a transparent and time-bound regulatory framework enabling foreign universities to establish campuses in India, with applications from leading institutions across Australia, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States cleared within a month.
He described the Study in India initiative as an open invitation to build a mutually beneficial global education partnership with India.
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