Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, has emphasised that in the 4th Industrial Revolution, education must prepare students to be creators and managers of technology. Delivering the plenary speech at the Australian International Education Conference in Melbourne today, Mr. Pradhan commended the strong and evolving partnership between India and Australia and said this partnership will pave the way for a brighter future together. He said that the country’s National Education Policy provides a framework emphasising digital literacy, soft skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary studies to adapt to evolving job markets.

He further emphasised that cooperation in education is the fulcrum of the India-Australia relationship. He stated that the main objective is to enhance India’s education system into a competency-based framework, focusing on skills-based education as outlined in India’s National Education Policy (NEP).

The Minister also held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare MP. Members of the Indian delegation, heads of the universities of both countries, and other dignitaries were also present at the event.