Education stands as the most potent tool one can wield to reshape the world- Nelson Mandela
In the age of globalization and rapid technological advancement, education has become the key to unlocking a world of opportunities.
India, with its promising higher education landscape and ambitious goals, is on the path to becoming a global education hub.
India’s Higher Education Landscape
India boasts over 50,000 educational institutions, including 1,057 universities, and hosts a staggering 38 million students.
Doubling Enrolment Rates by 2035
India aims to double its current enrolment rate from 26.3% to 50% by 2035. This aligns with the global perspective on higher education, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
Rising International Student Mobility
Despite pandemic setbacks, Indian students pursuing higher education abroad are on the rise, with more than 6.5 lakh students venturing overseas.
Bringing Global Education Home
In a bid to offer a global educational environment to Indian students within the nation’s borders, the Ministry of Education has forged strategic MoUs with Australian universities, Deakin and Wollongong, enabling them to establish campuses in Gujarat’s GIFT City.
This move provides Indian students with diverse global education options without leaving their homeland.
India’s Transformative Journey
India’s pursuit of becoming a 5 trillion-dollar economy recognizes the pivotal role of education in achieving this monumental goal.
Moreover, with a target of raising the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50% by 2035 and plans to add 35 million seats in higher education institutions, the government of India has undertaken various initiatives to facilitate students.
Workforce Development for a Dynamic World
In today’s business world, things are changing fast. To stay relevant and succeed, we all need to keep learning and adapting.
Learning companies are stepping up to help with this. They’re providing opportunities for people to learn and improve their skills while also getting better at English.
ELP Unlocking Global Opportunities for Indian Skilled Professionals
English is a valuable skill because it helps Indian workers compete on the global stage. The National Education Policy (NEP) is all about using technology and digitization in education, which is great.
Now, there are platforms like PTE Academic that prove English proficiency. This is crucial for visa applications to places like the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and even for Indian students applying through the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for studying in Canada.
As India opens doors to more educational opportunities and international mobility, it’s not just students who benefit. India itself becomes stronger globally.
Efforts to make curricula more flexible, blend vocational education with traditional learning, and get closer to industries are all helping education become more dynamic. Plus, all the upskilling and reskilling efforts are preparing India’s young workforce for the fast-changing job market.
By embracing internationalization, India is nurturing future leaders who have the knowledge, skills, and cross-cultural know-how to excel in our increasingly interconnected world.
