September 29, 2026 12:37 AM

India, France discuss expanding higher education, research ties; French institutions invited to set up campuses in India

India and France on Monday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in education, research, innovation, academic mobility and institutional partnerships, with French higher educational institutions being invited to explore setting up branch campuses in India, including at GIFT City, Gujarat, and locations where French companies operate and require skilled technical manpower. Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi held a bilateral meeting with France’s Minister for Higher Education...