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...

India–Australia to fast-track skills, mobility pact; focus on AI, sports economy at AIESC meet

December 8, 2025 7:18 PM

India–Australia to fast-track skills, mobility pact; focus on AI, sports economy at AIESC meet

India and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their skills and mobility partnership during the 3rd Australia–India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting held in New Delhi. The bilateral dialogue, co-chaired by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary and Australia’s Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles, focused on enhancing cooperation in skills development, workforce mobility and the fast-growing ...