India to Host Mega 'Study in India' Event in Dubai in April
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The Union education ministry is planning to hold a mega event in Dubai around April to promote the 'Study in India' initiative and provide information to foreign students seeking higher education in India, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.
Pradhan made the announcement while addressing diplomats from over 50 countries at the 'Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026' in Delhi.
The event is part of the Study in India promotional campaign, which was initially scheduled to begin in Dubai on March 8 with participation from 30 public and private Indian universities but was delayed due to the situation following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
As part of the campaign, the ministry will set up 'Study in India' helpdesks at Indian embassies in selected countries in collaboration with Visa Facilitation Services, in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs.
The ministry aims to attract 2 lakh new foreign students every year by 2030, compared to 35,000–45,000 at present. Over 1.20 lakh foreign students are currently studying in India.
