Pradhan calls for research collaboration in Ayurveda, Yoga and Agriculture
Indian and Australian Education Ministers have agreed to expand their cooperation in learning, skilling and research with a view to make education a key pillar under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
“AIEC is a highly effective forum to further advance ties and boost engagements in education, skill development and research priorities,” said Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the 6th meeting of the Australia-India Education Council (AIEC), held 22 Aug 2022.
Pradhan co-chaired the AIEC meeting with with his Australian Counterpart Jason Clare, and invited Australian team to hold the 7th meeting of the AIEC in India next year.
He also welcomed Australian universities and skilling institutions to set up their campuses in India and explore areas of collaboration with Indian institutions.
Pradhan stressed on the research collaboration between the two countries in the areas of Ayurveda, Yoga, Agriculture among others, and called for collaboration in skill certification and areas like mining, logistics management, etc.
He further said that India has set up Digital University and Gati Shakti University for which the two countries can work together to develop curriculum and other aspects.
The two Ministers also held a Joint Press Conference in which they announced establishment of a working group on transnational education to build shared understanding of the regulatory settings in both countries and promote opportunities for two-way mobility of institutions.
Pradhan reiterated that India remains committed to build knowledge bridges and deepen bilateral engagements with Australia in education, skilling and research for mutual growth and prosperity. fiinews.com
