The New Education Policy (2020) is not just a policy, but a vision for the future of education in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.

The EAM was speaking at an event on the Internationalization of Education on Thursday.

During the event, a Letter of Intent was handed over to the University of Southampton, marking its commitment to establishing a campus in India under the NEP 2020 framework. This development is seen as a step towards aligning India’s educational standards with the highest global benchmarks.

“Today’s event is also a testament to the strong and multifaceted bilateral ties between India and the United Kingdom, of which education is a particularly important pillar. At the heart of this progress lies the National Education Policy 2020”, Jaishankar said.

“It is a policy which champions internationalization and aims to position India as a global player in education.”

“NEP 2020 is more than just a policy, it is in fact a vision for the future of education in India, one that aspires to elevate our standards to the highest global levels. It aims to make India a hub of excellence, attracting students from around the world, setting up foreign university campuses and fostering global competencies among our students and our faculty. The initiative will help establish a strong international footprint of brand India in the education sphere.” he added.

The Ministry of Education, in a press release, reiterated that the move aligns with the vision of NEP 2020. “India, as a ‘Vishwa-Bandhu,’ is committed to fulfilling its global responsibilities and building a brighter future for education, innovation, and progress,” the statement said.