Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held discussions with a high-level delegation from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) on Sunday to explore the establishment of an offshore campus of the prestigious US university in India.

The 12-member delegation, led by JHU President Ronald J Daniels, included officials from the Gupta Klinsky India Institute (GKII), a unit dedicated to fostering partnerships between JHU and Indian institutions in research, education, policy, and practice.

During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening academic and research collaborations between JHU and premier Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Education Minister shared updates on the meeting through the platform 'X' (formerly Twitter), stating "A productive meeting with Mr. Ronald J. Daniels, President, Johns Hopkins University. We had good discussions on strengthening academic and research collaborations with premier Indian HEIs, as well as on establishing an offshore campus of JHU in India. NEP 2020 has opened doors for multifaceted academic collaborations and the internationalisation of India's education system. I appreciate the keenness of @JohnsHopkins to deepen collaborations with Indian HEIs, particularly in facilitating dual degree/joint degree programs, two-way mobility, and strengthening research partnerships in data science, AI, and futuristic technologies, among others."

He further praised JHU’s interest in fostering dual and joint degree programs, two-way mobility for students and faculty, and research partnerships in areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, and futuristic technologies.

The meeting was attended by Higher Education Secretary K Sanjay Murthy, senior officials from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of External Affairs, highlighting the importance of the initiative.

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Pradhan praised JHU’s commitment to strengthening ties with Indian HEIs, contributing to the global exchange of knowledge. The Ministry of Education noted that the visit by Daniels and his team underscores the increasing significance of India-US collaboration in higher education.

This partnership aligns with India’s NEP 2020 goals, paving the way for innovative academic and research opportunities between the two nations.

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