Lok Sabha Question No. 4324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-22
Subject: Study in India and Stay in India
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Hema Malini

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4324 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2021

## Study in India and Stay in India

## †4324. SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether any coordinating system has been set up for uninterrupted implementation of New Education Policy (NEP), 2020;
- (b) whether the said system is being operated properly and as per expectations;
- (c) whether 'Study in India' and 'Stay in India' programmes have been launched in the light of NEP, 2020;
- (d) the efforts made  regarding  implementation  of  the  said programmes  so  far  and  the achievements made thereunder;
- (e) whether the suggestions of the educationists have also been received regarding the policies to be implemented under NEP, 2020; and

(f) whether the Government is considering on the said suggestions?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) and (b): The National Education Policy 2020 provides different timelines as well as principles and methodology for its implementation. As per National Education Policy 2020, implementation of  the  Policy  requires  multiple  initiatives  and  actions,  which  will  have  to  be  taken  by  multiple bodies  in  a  synchronized  and  systematic  manner.  Therefore,  the  implementation  of  this  Policy will  be  led  by  various  bodies  including  Ministry  of  Education,  CABE,  Union  and  State Governments, education-related Ministries,  State  Departments  of  Education,  Boards,  NTA,  the regulatory  bodies  of  school  and  higher  education,  NCERT,  SCERTs,  schools,  and  HEIs. Accordingly, Ministry of Education has communicated to all States/UT Governments for taking steps for implementation of NEP 2020. Further, Ministry and other implementing agencies under its purview have started taking initiatives towards implementation of NEP 2020.

(c)  and  (d):  To  facilitate  Internationalization  of  Higher  Education  in  India,  a  Programme  viz. 'Study in India' was launched on 18.04.2018. The programme involves partnership with 100 plus select  Indian institutes/universities and focuses on 45+ target countries across South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa, though students from all over the world can apply under this flagship programme. A common standardized test viz. Indian Scholastic Assessment Test or Ind-SAT was introduced for foreign students seeking scholarships under Study in India Programme. First ever Ind-SAT 2020 examination was conducted successfully in July 2020 across 13 Asian and African

Nations  including  India.  More  than  7500  students  have  taken  admissions  under  SII,  so  far. Benefits to students under SII include affordable world class education, single dedicated portal (www.studyinindia.gov.in); English as a medium  of  instruction; Tuition fee waivers to meritorious  foreign  students  ranging  from  25%  to  100%  offered  by  the  Universities;  and Provision of Study in India Scholarships. Further, with regard to Stay in India, a Committee was set up on 17th August, 2020 under the chairmanship of Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC) to examine ways of/ to encourage students to Study in India, and recommend regulatory provisions  to  promote  internationalization  of  education  in  India.  The  Committee  submitted  its report on initiatives regarding "Stay in India on 07.12.2020 and an Action Plan in February, 2021.

(e) and (f): A detailed consultation process with various stakeholders including educationists have been held before and after announcement of National Education Policy 2020. Suggestions have been invited from States / UTs Government and also from other stakeholders through MyGov platform. Department of School Education & Literacy has constituted subject-wise/theme-wise implementation  committees  of  experts  for  implementation  of  National  Education  Policy  2020. Similarly,  UGC  and  AICTE have  also  constituted  Expert  Groups  on  various  themes  of  higher education sector for formulation of Implementation Plan of National Education Policy.

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