BRICS Education Cooperation: Pralhad Joshi Calls for Joint Efforts to Address Shared Challenges

Source: Dainik Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-08-07 09:34:18 UTC

Key Points

• The article reports that Pralhad Joshi called for collective action at the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting in Odisha’s capital.
• He outlined resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainable development as guiding principles of India’s BRICS presidency.
• He said education systems must withstand disruptions from pandemics, economic uncertainty, climate challenges and rapid technological change.
• He urged education systems to evolve with younger generations’ aspirations and prepare them for emerging opportunities.
• Representatives from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Iran, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates are participating in the India-hosted meeting.
• Expected discussions include early childhood care and education, skills development, research and innovation, mutual recognition of academic qualifications, and academic leadership.
• The article states that India’s Education Ministry held the third BRICS Senior Officials’ Meeting on August 5 ahead of the ministerial meeting.