NEW DELHI: India and Australia are set to enhance their educational cooperation, with plans for more Australian universities to establish a presence in India. During his recent visit to Australia, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare, to discuss ways to deepen educational ties. A key area of focus is collaboration at the school level, including initiatives like twinning programs, exchange opportunities, and mutual recognition of academic credits.
Speaking at the Australian International Education Conference in Melbourne, Pradhan underscored the importance of transforming India’s education system to align with the competency-based framework outlined in the National Education Policy 2020. He emphasized that this partnership will better equip students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by prioritizing digital literacy, soft skills, and interdisciplinary studies.
In their discussions, the ministers explored the establishment of additional branch campuses of Australian universities in India, building on the existing campuses of Deakin and Wollongong. They also agreed to collaborate on initiatives related to early childhood education and teacher capacity building.
