India’s universities are continuously improving in global rankings: Dharmendra Pradhan
Southampton University Campus is a true reflection of the principle ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’: CM
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Southampton University Campus in Gurugram on Wednesday. After the inauguration, both leaders also visited the campus.
On this occasion, Saini said the establishment of the Southampton University campus in Gurugram, under the National Education Policy and the principle of “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” will help take India's higher education standards to new heights. He expressed pride that Haryana is becoming the first choice for foreign investors due to excellent infrastructure. He said the University of Southampton—one of the top 100 universities in the world—has now set foot in Gurugram. This symbolizes growing cooperation between India and the UK in the education sector. He added that today marks a golden chapter in India’s education landscape, as this is not just the inauguration of a new campus, but a major step toward realizing the dreams of India’s youth and the vision of a “Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
Campus is a stamp on PM’s vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: CM
The Chief Minister said under India’s new education policy, for the first time, the UGC has approved a full-fledged international university campus in India. This is a direct result of the vision of the National Education Policy and reflects PM Modi’s principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
He said the campus is opening new doors of opportunity for Indian youth. Students here will receive high-quality education and experience similar to the UK, along with a globally recognized degree. Additionally, students will have the option to study for one semester or one year in the UK, offering a unique opportunity to gain global exposure.
India’s Universities Are Continuously Improving in Global Rankings
Union Education Minister said due to the vision and leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, a historic change is taking place in the higher education system of India. He informed that the presence of Indian universities in the world's prestigious QS ranking has increased significantly. He said in the year 2014, only 11 Indian universities were included in the QS ranking whereas at present, this number has increased to 54. This change reflects the quality, innovation and growing trust of the Indian education system at the international level.
While addressing the programme, the UK High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, said the launch of the full-fledged campus of England’s prestigious University of Southampton in Haryana is proof that modern India and modern Britain are advancing their partnership in education in a positive and meaningful way. She said that through this initiative, local students will now have the opportunity to receive global-quality British education within their own country. This will make international-standard education more accessible and reduce the need for students to go abroad.