Union Minister to Lead Discussions at BRICS Education Meet in Odisha
Union Education Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi is set to engage in the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ meeting tomorrow in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The meeting aims to address pivotal areas such as Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), skills enhancement, research innovation, mutual recognition of qualifications, and the advancement of academic leadership among the BRICS nations.
Advancing Educational Collaboration
This pivotal gathering follows the recently concluded 3rd BRICS Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) held under India’s BRICS chairmanship on August 5, 2026, also in Bhubaneswar. Representatives from member nations, which include Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Iran, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, convened to foster educational cooperation.
Key Focus Areas
The SOM served as a foundational platform for discussing the BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration. Officials from the BRICS nations reviewed the declaration’s proposed text, shared views, and aimed for consensus on critical elements to be considered during the upcoming ministerial meeting.
Central to the discussions was the enhancement of cooperation on significant priorities identified within the BRICS Education Track. These areas encompass ECCE, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), collaborative research efforts, mutual qualification recognition, academic leadership, and the BRICS’ Guiding Principles on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The delegations contributed insights and recommendations to ensure that the declaration reflects the collective ambitions and needs of the member countries.
Commitment to Inclusive Education
The dialogue highlighted the necessity of reinforcing institutional mechanisms, fostering academic and research partnerships, sharing best practices, and improving capacity-building initiatives among BRICS nations. Delegates reaffirmed their collective commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking education systems through enhanced cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Milestone for BRICS Education Agenda
The meeting successfully concluded with a finalized draft of the proposed outcomes in the BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in advancing the educational priorities outlined during India’s BRICS Chairmanship in 2026, further strengthening collaboration in the education sector among member countries.
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