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

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...

Transforming school education for a stronger foundation of Viksit Bharat

August 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Transforming school education for a stronger foundation of Viksit Bharat

India’s school education system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a sustained focus on access, quality, equity, inclusion and technology. The latest UDISE+ 2025-26 report provides compelling evidence of this progress, reflecting the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to building an education system that prepares young Indians for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. The scale of India’s school education system itself is remarkable. The country now ha...