US and India launch working group for cooperation in education and skill development

In addition to addressing skills gaps and enhancing employability, the joint working group aims to facilitate student and professional mobility between the two nations by mutually recognising academic credentials and skill certifications issued by Indian educational institutions.

The two nations announced the formation of the India-US Working Group on Education and Skill Development on the sidelines of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue that was held in Washington, DC, last year.

The importance of certification and recognition procedures in assuring the quality and translatability of skills was stressed throughout the meeting by the two delegations. The Indian side stressed the need for reciprocal recognition of academic degrees and skill certifications, which is crucial for easy student and professional travel between the two nations.

The delegations highlighted the significance of matchmaking between higher educational institutions in India and the US after realising the potential for cooperation in this area, according to a press statement.

The advantages of encouraging faculty and student exchanges, joint research initiatives, and cooperative projects between universities and colleges in both nations were also underlined by officials. They decided to support and encourage these collaborations in order to advance academic and cultural interaction, improve educational standards, and foster innovation and knowledge-sharing.

Both parties agreed to promote stronger connections between educational institutions. The Indian announcement also suggested that joint/dual and twinning course development in areas of shared interest be investigated.