<p>Dharmendra Pradhan, the union minister of education, emphasized the need of “internationalization” of education on Tuesday, stating that it is necessary for the future expansion and prosperity of India. He was speaking to a group at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) here after seeing the locations of the future campuses of the Australian universities of Deakin and Wollongong with his Australian counterpart Jason Clare. The establishment of international campuses by the two Australian universities at GIFT City is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of the nation, which emphasizes the internationalization of education. According to Pradhan, the presence of esteemed educational institutions in India will improve the standard of education while also providing students with opportunities for success on a global scale. “Internationalization of education is crucial to the future expansion and development of India. It gives Indian students access to top-notch research and educational opportunities, fosters international understanding, introduces students to fresh perspectives, and strengthens the nation’s soft power potential, according to the Union minister.The first two universities in the world to establish overseas campuses in India were Deakin and Wollongong. Both colleges made the announcement that classes will start in July of the next year; the former said it would start accepting applications on Tuesday.<img decoding=”async” class=”alignnone wp-image-273943″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/theindiaprint.com-long-term-injury-awaits-manchester-citys-john-stones-according-to-manager-pep-guar.jpg” alt=”theindiaprint.com long term injury awaits manchester citys john stones according to manager pep guar” width=”1283″ height=”961″ title=”Education Internationalization Is Crucial to India's Future Development and Progress: Pradhan 12″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/theindiaprint.com-long-term-injury-awaits-manchester-citys-john-stones-according-to-manager-pep-guar.jpg 259w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/theindiaprint.com-long-term-injury-awaits-manchester-citys-john-stones-according-to-manager-pep-guar-150×112.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 1283px) 100vw, 1283px” /></p>
<p>Despite the fact that Australia and India face distinct obstacles, according to Australian Education Minister Clare, they have a common understanding of the transformative potential of education. According to him, the two Australian institutions are bolstering the new education strategy in India’s capacity to reform. “The establishment of these international university campuses perfectly aligns with the vision outlined in the NEP 2020,” said Pradhan. With a focus on internationalization of education, this ground-breaking strategy seeks to establish a lively, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment inside our own nation. “It would not only improve the quality of education but also give our students global opportunities, which are crucial in today’s interconnected world, with the presence of renowned international institutions seeking to foster rich cultural and academic environment, where students and faculty from different corners of the world collaborate, learn, and grow together,” the speaker stated. India is working hard to maintain a robust ecosystem of skills and education to fully use the potential of its youthful population, which complements the country’s fast expanding economy, according to the Union minister.</p>
<p>He said, “Global cooperation and innovation are required to meet these challenges and seize these opportunities, particularly in the area of emerging technologies, which the world faces today due to issues like climate change.” According to Clare, what Australia and India are doing is novel.</p>
<p>We are working together to construct a future. Universities are traveling to India as well as students traveling to Australia. not just running classes but also constructing and managing campuses. It is a tangible representation of our relationship,” he said.According to him, the campuses are being constructed on solid foundations, with many research collaborations and the expertise of hundreds of thousands of Indians who have traveled to Australia over the last 20 years for higher education and have returned to contribute their abilities to the development of a new India.</p>
<p>According to him, the universities want to boost GIFT City. “India and Australia want to collaborate everywhere and in every industry. Their stars are aligned.” However, he said, “There is no better place for us to start than with education.</p>
<p>Deakin University made an announcement on course offerings and prices on this day. It will introduce Masters of Cyber Security and Business Analytics, with a two-year program and an annual tuition cost of Rs 10.7 lakh. According to Vice Chancellor Iain Martin, applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024, with classes starting on July 1 of the same year.”This site’s interface with the industry is where we see its strength,” We want to participate in this ecosystem of money, technology, and information,” he said.</p>
<p>Vice Chancellor Patricia Davidson of the University of Wollongong has announced the establishment of a worldwide finance center and a global women fintech cooperation with the goal of facilitating networking and sponsorship possibilities. According to her, the institution would open for business in July of the next year. Within five to seven years, GIFT City will have 64 high-rise buildings, giving it the appearance of an international financial hub, according to GIFT City MD and CEO Tapan Ray. According to him, a lot of work has gone into ensuring that the commercial, residential, and social infrastructure needed to quickly turn it into a bustling financial center has been done. Of the 44 million square feet that were originally planned, 22 million square feet have been set aside for the construction of these infrastructure types.According to him, there are now 17 functioning buildings, 13 under construction, and 17 more in the works.</p>
<p>According to Ray, 5,000 residential units have already been set aside to support the walk-to-work culture of GIFT City. Additionally, it will make it easier for college students to stroll to their campuses. The residential section will have more room constructed, bringing the total to 5000. The western side of GIFT City will have a riverfront developed that links to Ahmedabad. Tenders are being assessed in order to do this. He also said that GIFT City would include a world-class entertainment area for which expressions of interest have been made. He said that the area will be operational in three years. To make GIFT City a 14-square-kilometer area, the master plan is also being expanded by an additional 10-odd square kilometers.</p>
<p>“The opening of campuses is a historic development that will strengthen the desperately needed talent supply chain, having a positive effect on GIFT City’s business system,” he said.</p>
