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$150bn needed for India's education sector

Published On: 10th January 2011

By Reporter

In the next 10 years India's education sector needs investment worth $150 billion. India will need 1,000 more universities and 45,000 more colleges  to cater to an estimated 40 million students by 2020.This was revealed by  Human Resource Development (HRD) minister Kapil Sibal who also called for "collaboration" from the Indian diaspora to strengthen the sector.

Related Tags: MHRD, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Kapil Sibal, india education sector, EDUCATION SECTOR IN INDIA, Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, Foreign Universities Bill, Higher Education Bill

UK welcomes best students from India

Published On: 01st August 2010

By Ishpreet Bindra

The tightening of visa rules and the change in UK’s immigration policy had become a cause for concern for Indian students lately. However, statements from  David Willetts, UK's minister for universities and science, might bring smiles to the brightest brains as the minister welcomes the best brains from the country. 

Related Tags: UK Immigration Policy, MHRD, Kapil Sibal, Indian Students, Foreign Universities Bill, David Willetts

Education in India needs proper guidance system

Published On: 30th January 2010

By Ishpreet Bindra

The Indian education system is going through a phase of big time renovation and a much needed one, so to say. However, one closer look beyond superficial hoo-ha of all the mega changes and one realises that beneath we still remain grossly misguided, like ever before.

Related Tags: Indian Education Sector, Foreign Universities Bill, Education Reforms, Education Funds

Universities Bill revised to lure foreign universities

Published On: 24th December 2009

By Praveen Singh

India is striving hard to let many Ivy League institutions set up their shops in the country without facing any hurdles. A far more liberalized version of the Foreign Universities Bill is expected to work as a catalyst for Ivy League institutions into India.    

Related Tags: Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and Operation) Bill, Foreign Universities Bill, Ivy League, Prime Minister’s Office, Higher Education Commission, Foreign Education Providers

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