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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Illustration of India's Economic Survey 2025-26 tabling in Parliament, highlighting GDP growth, reforms, manufacturing revival, and PM Modi's approval.
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India's economic survey 2025-26 highlights growth and reforms

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India's Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on January 30, 2026, projects robust GDP growth amid global uncertainties and recommends key reforms for strategic resilience. It emphasizes manufacturing revival, digital curbs and policy overhauls to bolster economic stability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised it as a roadmap for inclusive development.

In 2025, Indian students are shunning broad arts, general business, or traditional science degrees that parents still recommend. Data from university admissions and hiring trends indicate that learners now favor programs directly linked to clear careers and skills that boost job prospects quickly.

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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh emphasized the need for international technology partnerships to bolster India's military capabilities by 2047. Speaking at a seminar, he highlighted balancing indigenization with immediate defence needs amid regional threats.

The government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a unified regulatory commission with three councils to guide universities toward independence and self-governance, emphasizing excellence through accreditation and autonomy, in line with National Education Policy 2020.

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