India, US looking to partner in education sector

Updated on: Wednesday, November 23, 2011

India and the US were looking at a "range of ways," to partner across areas of education and promoting research and scholarship.

It has been a hallmark of the bilateral partnership, a senior US official said today.
 
"Promoting research and scholarship has been a hallmark of the US-India partnership, providing scholars the opportunity to collaborate and share their ideas with new communities," US Consul general Jennifer A McIntyre said.
 
In her address at the Madras Christian College (MCC) near here while promoting International Education Week, she said while more than one lakh Indian students were currently studying in the US, "an increasing number of Americans are discovering India as a quality educational destination".
 
"Our two governments are partnering to offer Fulbright Nehru Awards, higher education fellowships for the most outstanding students, academics and professionals in India and the US to study, research and engage in work experiences that benefit both countries," she said.
 
India had the largest Fulbright scholar exchange programs worldwide, with more than 17,000 fellowships and other grants awarded to Indians and Americans, she added.

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