New Delhi, Mar 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday urged foreign higher education institutions to collaborate with India’s fast-growing, innovation-driven education system.

Speaking at the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, Pradhan addressed diplomats from over 50 countries, including Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and representatives of diplomatic missions, in a bid to strengthen international cooperation in higher education.

Addressed excellencies, high commissioners and diplomats from over 50 countries at the Study In India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave held in New Delhi today. Spoke about the transformation of Indian education system powered by the National Education Policy 2020, giant strides being made… pic.twitter.com/TqgwRZ4iDa

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) March 2, 2026

The Minister highlighted the transformation of India’s education landscape under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, underscoring the country’s focus on quality, innovation, and affordability. He stressed that India is committed to expanding global pathways for students, researchers, and institutions.

“Education remains the most enduring bridge between societies in a world marked by uncertainty and rapid change,” he said, calling upon global partners to join India’s evolving knowledge ecosystem.

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Pradhan also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of India becoming a developed nation by 2047, coinciding with 100 years of Independence. He emphasized that India continues to be a bright spot in the global economic landscape, offering immense opportunities to learn, research, and innovate.

From artificial intelligence and biotechnology to semiconductors and sustainable energy, India is positioning itself as a trusted innovation partner, advancing a Global South model rooted in collaboration, capacity-building, and shared knowledge.

The conclave discussions explored avenues for cooperation, including student mobility, joint academic programmes, research partnerships, and the establishment of international campuses in India. Pradhan noted that the Study in India initiative is designed to invite students from partner countries to pursue higher education and short-term programmes in India, while encouraging globally ranked universities to establish their presence in the country.

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By placing education at the heart of India’s diplomatic engagement, the conclave reaffirmed India’s commitment to building strong knowledge bridges with partner nations and fostering a vibrant, globally connected higher education ecosystem.