Under India’s G20 Presidency, the fourth G20 Education Working Group is being convened from June 20 – 21 2023, in Pune. India’s Chief Coordinator of the G20 Presidency, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Murthy attended the inaugural session of the meeting. The meeting witnessed participation from 85 delegates from G-20 member countries, invited countries, and eminent organizations like OECD, UNESCO, and UNICEF.
The first day of the meeting began with Secretary of Higher Education Sanjay Murthy and Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s opening remarks. Shringla praised India as a promising solution to global issues and emphasized the importance of the meeting for deciding future policies.
The draft G20 Education Ministers’ Declaration was discussed, emphasizing cooperation and innovations in the education sector. Foreign delegates visited heritage sites in Pune, including Shaniwarwada, Lal Mahal, and Nana Wada. They learned about the childhood history of Chhatrapati Shivrai at Lal Mahal and the significance of Nana Wada. Around 150 foreign tourists from 50 countries participated in the visit, including students from various schools and the National Service Scheme.
