What is the primary objective of the Study in India (SII) Portal launched by the Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ministers?

A) Provide comprehensive information about Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and academic programs.

B) Include courses in the Indian Knowledge System like Yoga, Ayurveda, and classical arts.

C) Allow students to apply in multiple institutes/courses of their choice and simplify the student registration and visa application process.

Solution

Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ministers launched Study in India (SII) Portal in New Delhi. The portal provides comprehensive information about Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and academic programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level courses. It also includes courses in Indian Knowledge System like Yoga, Ayurveda, and classical arts. The new portal allows students to apply in multiple institutes/courses of their choice and simplifies the student registration and visa application process. Study in India aims to make India a preferred education destination and blur academic boundaries. The program partners with premier educational institutes meeting specific criteria to enroll international students. The initiative seeks to increase the number of international students in India, promote India as a preferred study destination, and provide affordable and quality education on par with global standards. About Union Education Ministry       Minister responsible :Dharmendra Pradhan,Cabinet Minister About Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship        Officeholder: Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister)