India, US hold third Higher Education Dialogue; focus on community colleges

November 17, 2014 20:35

India and America conducted the third Higher Education Dialogue in New Delhi today. The Dialogue explored various forms of collaboration between the two countries, especially in the fields of development of community colleges, massive open online courses, student and faculty exchange and skill development.

The US Department of State also announced the launching of the new Passport to India website (http://www.passporttoindia.com) in cooperation with the Ohio State University. The Passport to India initiative encourages young American leaders to seek out study and internship opportunities in India. The new website will serve as a portal to help students identify these opportunities.

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