Vice President Dhankhar calls for investing in domestic education, shifting student mindset away from foreign education due to $6B forex drain.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the $6 billion "forex drain" stemming from 1.3 million Indian students studying abroad in 2024. He urged a shift in mindset, encouraging institutions to inform students about domestic opportunities and the real costs of foreign education. Dhankhar called for investment in educational infrastructure in smaller cities and the use of technology to enhance quality education, aiming to foster societal transformation and equality.

October 19, 2024
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