India participates at 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting.

October 15, 2022

India participated at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Ministry of Education Ms. Neeta Prasad virtually addressed the gathering and informed about the key initiatives of National Education Policy 2020 and India’s collaborative efforts in education and research with partner countries.
Addressing the meeting, Ms. Neeta Prasad said that NEP – 2020 encourages a holistic, flexible and multidisciplinary approach to education as envisioned by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
She said, it is based on foundational pillars of access, equality, quality, affordability and accountability, and is aligned with SDG 2030 goals.
Ms Prasad underlined that NEP-2020 focuses on the internationalization of education and building collaborations with other countries.
She added that India greatly values educational cooperation with partner countries.
Ms Prasad emphasised India’s commitment to working with EAS member countries.