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India is actively strengthening its education ties internationally while reinforcing national unity through policy and cultural exchange. Prime Minister Modi’s engagements with the Indian diaspora in Australia and bilateral partnerships with Australia and Indonesia highlight a focus on education, technology, and skill development, including the establishment of overseas campuses and centers of excellence. These initiatives, alongside the Yuva Sangam program promoting inter-state student exchange, align with the National Education Policy’s goals and underscore a commitment to both global collaboration and domestic cohesion, potentially creating new opportunities for Indian students and institutions.
India Youth Development Programs Achieve Significant Scale
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform with 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools w
India UDISE+ 2025–26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025–26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved access and infrastructure.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with
India Youth Development Initiatives Progress Report 2026
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform for volunteering and skilling opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students across India's education system.
Key improvements include favorable 24:1 pupil-teacher ratio, reduced dro
ECI Launches Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 Initiative
Election Commission launched ELC 2.0 to promote electoral literacy among students across India's educational institutions.
The initiative targets 15 lakh schools with 25 crore students and 70,000 high
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Progress Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved educational metrics.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with favora
Vice President Addresses Central University Tamil Nadu Convocation
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed 1,103 graduates at Central University of Tamil Nadu's 11th convocation ceremony.
He emphasized education reform beyond exams, advocating for independent thi
PM Modi Addresses IIT Delhi Convocation on Self-Reliance
PM Modi addressed IIT Delhi's 57th convocation, emphasizing national self-reliance and youth empowerment as foundations for Viksit Bharat.
He highlighted emerging sectors including space, semiconducto
PM Modi Inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre
PM Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre (Viveka Smaraka) in Mysuru, emphasizing youth development and cultural preservation.
Highlighted India's economic growth driven by youth
PM Modi Inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre
PM Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, emphasizing youth empowerment and cultural preservation.
Highlighted India's youth-driven economic achievements including fas
UGC Funding Totals ₹90.05B Over Five Years
Ministry of Education released ₹90,051.94 crore to UGC from 2021-22 to 2025-26, with utilization rates exceeding 99% annually.
UGC allocated ₹73,148.65 crore to Central Universities and ₹2,743.04 cror
Ministry Reports 1.17 Lakh Schools Have Special Educators
Ministry of Education details state-wise availability of special educators for 2.21 million Children with Special Needs (CwSN) in Indian schools.
Samagra Shiksha scheme provides financial assistance f
INSPIRE Programme Supported 242,867 Students in 2025-26
INSPIRE Programme nurtures scientific talent through four components: MANAK for school innovation, SHE scholarships, PhD fellowships, and faculty fellowships.
Annual support includes 49,805 MANAK inno
INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship Scheme Achieves Annual Targets
Ministry of Science & Technology confirms annual scholarship targets met under INSPIRE-SHE scheme for higher education research.
Uttar Pradesh had highest selections (61,165) and applications (44,628)
Ministry Tribal Affairs DBT Portal Scholarship Disbursement
Ministry of Tribal Affairs utilizes DBT Tribal Portal for monitoring pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes with state/UT data integration.
Implementation of SNA SPARSH Model enables just-in-t
Government Disburses ₹19,216 Crore SC Scholarships
Central Government disbursed ₹19,216.46 crore over three years for SC student scholarship schemes through various programs.
Post Matric Scholarship accounted for ₹17,224.63 crore with annual increases
Government Approves 14 New NFSU Campuses Nationwide
Government established National Forensic Sciences University as Institution of National Importance in 2020.
Approval granted for 14 additional NFSU campuses across Goa, Tripura, MP, Karnataka, Assam,