University Grants Commission today handed over a Letter of Intent to the University of Southampton, which will establish a campus in India under National Education Policy 2020. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar handed over the letter in New Delhi in the presence of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

 In his address, Dr Jaishankar said, the event is a testament to the strong and multifaceted bilateral ties between India and the United Kingdom, of which education is an important pillar. He said, at the heart of this progress lies the National Education Policy NEP 2020. The Minister said, it is a policy which champions internationalization and aims to position India as a global player in education. He said, NEP 2020 is more than just a policy and it is a vision for the future of education in India, one that aspires to elevate the standards to the highest global levels. Dr Jaishankar said, it aims to make India a hub of excellence, attracting students from around the world, setting up foreign university campuses and fostering global competencies among Indian students and faculty. He said, the initiative will help establish a strong international footprint of brand India in the education sphere.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, British Deputy High Commissioner to India Christina Scott and Secretary, Higher Education K Sanjay Murthy were also present at the event.