BRICS bid to boost education and employability
Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 21:14:00 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS nations aim to strengthen links between education and employment under the New Delhi Declaration.
- The declaration covers the full pipeline from basic learning and digital literacy to higher education, technical training and jobs.
- It prioritises STEM, vocational training, digital skills and AI, and supports undergraduate and postgraduate STEM scholarships.
- BRICS members call for cooperation on the safe and human-centred use of emerging technologies, including AI.
- Member nations commit to studying trends in digital, green, care and other priority sectors to anticipate future workforce needs.
- The declaration welcomes BRICS Connect as a network focused on capacity building, employability, and new skills and technologies.