India Aims for 2 Lakh Foreign Students Annually by 2030, Boosts 'Study in India'

• Centre targets increasing annual foreign student admissions to 2 lakh by 2030, up from current 50,000.
• Intensified outreach under the 'Study in India' initiative aims to make India a more attractive global learning destination.
• Efforts include working with central and state universities, expanding capacity, and ensuring robust hostel facilities and student support systems.
• Foreign universities establishing campuses in India will also be permitted to admit international students.
• The goal was discussed at the Chief Secretaries’ Conference, with states playing a key role in student enrolment.