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IIT-Delhi to set up offshore campus in Abu Dhabi after signing of MoU during Narendra Modi's visit

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jul 15, 2023, at 11:10 pm

#IITDelhi #AbuDhabi #NarendraModi #India #UAE

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Education and Knowledge Department of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) which will lead to the setting up of IIT Delhi campus in the Middle Eastern city.

Following the MoU signing, Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted: "Yet another #IITGoesGlobal! "

" MoU for establishment of @iitdelhi campus in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Hon. PM @narendramodi ji unfolds a new chapter in internationalisation of India’s education," he said.

Yet another #IITGoesGlobal!

MoU for establishment of @iitdelhi campus in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Hon. PM @narendramodi ji unfolds a new chapter in internationalisation of India’s education.

An exemplar of #NewIndia’s innovation and expertise, the IIT Delhi campus in… pic.twitter.com/DYRy7Vbbwi
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 15, 2023

"An exemplar of #NewIndia’s innovation and expertise, the IIT Delhi campus in UAE will be an edifice of - friendship. It will set a brand new template for leveraging the power of knowledge for both mutual prosperity and global good as envisioned in NEP," he said.

This marks a significant stride in our educational internationalisation and is testament to India’s innovation prowess. Education is the bond that unites us, it's the spark that ignites innovation. Together, we will leverage this power for mutual prosperity and global betterment. https://t.co/TFfmSFWzsQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023

PM Narendra Modi appreciated the initiative and tweeted: "This marks a significant stride in our educational internationalisation and is testament to India’s innovation prowess. Education is the bond that unites us, it's the spark that ignites innovation. Together, we will leverage this power for mutual prosperity and global betterment."

The MoU was signed during Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

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