Odisha to Host BRICS Education Track Meetings from August 5

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-07-31 16:53:08 UTC

Key Points

• Odisha will host the BRICS India Chairship Education Track Meetings in Bhubaneswar from August 5 to August 7.
• More than 200 delegates, including education ministers and senior officials from BRICS member countries, are scheduled to participate.
• The programme includes the 3rd BRICS Education Senior Officials' Meeting, discussions among education ministers and senior officials, and the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting.
• Key agenda items include early childhood care and education, skill development under the BRICS Technical and Vocational Education and Training Cooperation Alliance, collaborative research, innovation, mutual recognition of qualifications, and academic leadership capacity building.
• Delegates will visit the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar as part of the official programme.
• State officials reviewed arrangements for delegate reception, protocol, security, transportation, accommodation, embassy coordination, cultural programmes, and medical support.