New Delhi: Center giving its nod to the Foreign Bill University Bill 2010, numerous educational tie ups with the foreign universities is expected in the long run. Presently, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal is going to tour New Zealand next week, to seek closer ties in the educational sector.
According to an HRD ministry official, Sibal is expected to tour New Zealand for three days beginning April 11, 2010. W. Anthony, India-New Zealand Business Council Chairperson told the sources in Hamilton that Sibal's visit would be important for bettering educational ties between both the countries. He said that the flow of Indian students to his country is increasing over the years.
Further, Mr Anthony has mentioned that India's vast human capital and sound educational system will be of interest to New Zealand as well. India and New Zealand governments, academicians and administrators can look at reforms and opportunities in the educational sector. Richard Howard, who is facilitating the partnership among educational institutes of both the countries, said that Sibal's visit would be beneficial to New Zealand.
