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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the First Lady of the USA, Dr. Jill Biden, participated in an event focused on “India and USA: Skilling for Future” at National Science Centre in Washington DC.
The event was related to workforce redevelopment across higher education institutions. The agenda was to examine ways of expanding and enhancing access to quality education to all sections of society.
The Prime Minister highlighted the numerous steps taken by India to promote education, skilling and innovation. He appreciated ongoing bilateral academic exchanges, and collaborations between Indian and US academic and research ecosystems. Prime Minister presented 5-point proposals for energising India-USA collaboration in education and research sectors:
- Integrated approach bringing together government, industry and academia
- Encouraging exchange of Teachers & Students
- Organising Hackathons on various subjects between the two countries
- Mutual recognition of vocational skills qualifications
- Encouraging visits of people associated with education and research.
The event was attended by the President of Northern Virginia Community College, President of Association of American Universities, President and CEO of Micron Technology and students.
In a tweet, the PM said: PM Modi in a tweet said that he was honoured that the US First Lady joined the event: “Honoured that @FLOTUS @DrBiden joined us in a special event relating to skill development. Skilling is a top priority for India and we are dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation.”
In a tweet, the First Lady of the USA said: “Education is a cornerstone of the bond between the United States and India. Today, @narendramodi and I heard how our countries are empowering the next generation to learn and grow together to tackle global challenges.”
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