INDIA-AUSTRALIA KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP

Nov. 24, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind during his visit to Australia lauded the India-Australia partnership in education.

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  • President of India said the India-Australia knowledge partnership rests on two pillars: (1) Education cooperation and (2) scientific collaboration.

  • Education cooperation:
    • Australia is the second most preferred destination for higher education for Indian students. Around 85 thousand Indian students are studying in various parts of Australia

    • “Education” has been chosen as the flagship sector for Australia in the “India Economic Strategy” commissioned by the Australian government.



  • Scientific Collaboration:
    • Australia is among the top five research partner countries for India.

    • The “Australia India Strategic Research Fund” is Australia’s biggest investment in research collaboration with any single country. During the visit, both countries announced a renewed commitment of Aus$ 10 million each towards the Fund.



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