India targets 11 lakh international students by 2047 amid hurdles

A new government report outlines ways India could attract global students by 2047, while warning that universities must address key gaps to achieve that goal.

A new government report describes India's ambitious plan to attract 11 lakh international students by 2047. It states that universities will need to fix major shortcomings to achieve this target.

The report highlights strategies to encourage global students to study in India but also underscores obstacles in the education system that could hinder reaching the goal.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen India's education on the international stage, potentially linked to programs like 'Visit Bharat.' However, specific strategies and details of the gaps are flagged in the report, though available sources provide limited elaboration.

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