'India: The Global Destination for Higher Education' webinar a success
Times of India (October 11, 2020)
NEP 2020 is in sync with global education programs: Pokhriyal
This webinar was co-sponsored by the IITKGP Foundation US. IITKGP Foundation US President, Ron Gupta presented at the event. Click here to view. To view the program for October 9, click here and for October 10, click here.
KOLKATA: Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said NEP 2020 is in sync with global education programs including a credit bank system enabling students to take a break while pursuing their academic programs and awarding certificates, diplomas and degrees.
The minister speaking at a two-day international Webinar which concluded on Saturday on "India the Global Destination for Higher Education, post-NEP 2020" organised by IIT Kharagpur Alumni Foundation (India) and IIT Kharagpur, also said international students will not feel burdened with long-term commitment.
Pokhriyal expressed concern over the outflow of billions of dollars every year for foreign education despite the strong higher education system and research facilities in the country. (Read More)