India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently concluded his second visit to Australia for the Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting.
In an exclusive interview with The Australia Today Minister Pradhan mentioned that Australia like India believes that whole of humanity is one family. He also said that he was impressed with Australia’s respect for multiculturalism which was alignd with India’s values.
Minister Pradhan also spoke about the Education agreement between Australia and India to mutually recognise qualifications and recent measures taken by Australia regarding International students. He also mentioned different kinds of networks and tie-ups and between prestigious Indian and Australian Universities like IIT Mumbai and IIT Hyderabad with Monash and spoke about a twinning programme between BITS Pilani and RMIT.
The Minister interacted with the diaspora here and emphasised their importance in the bilateral relationship.
He also interacted with Indian students studying across Australia and mentioned that research collaboration is the bedrock of collaboration between Australia and India. Minister Pradhan highlighted the fact that Indian students are working on cutting-edge research in robotics, chemicals, astrophysics, superconductivity, AI in manufacturing, healthcare, med-tech, climate change, water management and urban planning in Australia.
The Hindu Council of Australia hosted a reception for Minister Pradhan and Minister Clare in Sydney. The highlight of the event was the importance of establishing Australia’s first Hindu school.
Minister Pradhan’s two city (Melbourne-Sydney) three day tour included extensive interactions with stakeholders across the board.
In a significant advancement for gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), five Indian women researchers were awarded fellowships to collaborate with Australian experts on pressing issues such as climate-resilient crops, rabies control, and sustainable fuel cell technology during this visit.
These fellowships, part of the Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program, were announced during the Australia India Education and Skills Council meeting.
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