Pradhan addresses Aussies International Education Conference

delhi: union education minister dharmendra pradhan delivered the plenary speech at the australian international education conference in melbourne. he also met his australian counterpart, jason clare mp, along with various dignitaries and university heads.pradhan lauded the growing india-australia educational partnership, emphasizing its importance for the future under the leadership of prime ministers modi and albanese. he stressed the need for education to prepare students for the 4th industrial revolution, highlighting india's national education policy (nep) and its focus on digital literacy, soft skills, and interdisciplinary learning.pradhan noted that the nep 2020 has transformed india's educational landscape and supports competency-based education. he applauded australian universities' role in india and expressed optimism for deeper collaboration, including the establishment of australian university campuses in india.during his visit, pradhan met with australian officials, including victoria's premier jacinta allan mp, and visited institutions like south melbourne primary school and rmit. his tour of monash university highlighted ongoing research collaborations and the potential for future partnerships.this visit, part of pradhan's larger effort to boost education ties, followed a similar mission to singapore aimed at strengthening skill-based education and research collaborations.