"Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani discussed collaboration opportunities for education and vocational training with German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner, who paid a courtesy call in her office," a Ministry release said.
In the meeting, the Ambassador mentioned the demographic advantage of India and reiterated his country's commitment to strengthen partnerships with India in higher education, research, vocational education and training.
Irani reiterated India's commitment to collaborate with Germany and appreciated the Indo-German Strategic Partnership (IGSP) in Higher Education.
Highlighting that her ministry has already released funds under this initiative, she said that she was looking forward to the final selection of the program's research and fellowship awardees, during the next Indo-German Joint Working Group meeting on Higher Education scheduled in November.
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