Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and First Lady of USA Dr. Jill Biden participated in an event focused on “India and USA: Skilling for Future” at National Science Centre in Washington DC.

The event focused on workforce redevelopment across higher education institutions to expand and enhance access to quality education across society.

Prime Minister highlighted the numerous steps taken by India to promote education, skilling and innovation. He appreciated ongoing bilateral academic exchanges, and collaborations between Indian and US academic and research ecosystems. Prime Minister presented 5-point proposals for energising India-USA collaboration in education and research sector, as follows:

• Integrated approach bringing together government, industry and academia

• Encouraging exchange of Teachers & Students

• Organising Hackathons on various subjects between the two countries

• Mutual recognition of vocational skills qualifications

• Encouraging visits of people associated with education and research.

The event was attended by the President of Northern Virginia Community College, President of Association of American Universities, President and CEO of Micron Technology, and students.

LIVE. PM @narendramodi‘s remarks during his visit to the National Science Foundation. https://t.co/K3njU8sOlA— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2023

Honoured that @FLOTUS @DrBiden joined us in a special event relating to skill development. Skilling is a top priority for India and we are dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation. pic.twitter.com/eXibkMme9c— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also attended a private engagement hosted by US President H.E. Mr. Joe Biden and First Lady H.E. Dr. Jill Biden on 21 June 2023 in the White House.
Prime Minister also met their immediate family members.
Prime Minister’s participation in this special engagement reaffirms the warm friendship between our two countries.

I thank @POTUS @JoeBiden and @FLOTUS @DrBiden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great conversation on several subjects. pic.twitter.com/AUahgV6ebM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2023

PM @narendramodi was warmly welcomed by @POTUS @JoeBiden and @FLOTUS @DrBiden at the @WhiteHouse. pic.twitter.com/M51kYC7Sv5
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 22, 2023