Kerala CM mulls partnership with UK in Higher Education Sector

The Chief Minister called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in the areas of healthcare, education, Fintech among others.

Kerala CM mulls partnership with UK in Higher Education Sector

Kerala Chief Minister Pinaryi Vijayan has said that the United Kingdom has shown interest to work with the state government in the higher education sector among others. The Chief Minister called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in the areas of healthcare, education, Fintech among others.

"Had a fruitful discussion with the British Deputy High Commissioner, @chandruiyer, regarding potential collaboration between the UK and Kerala to enhance crucial sectors like education, healthcare, and scientific research. Thank you for your valuable insights and support," Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted.

While speaking on his government's efforts, Vijayan said that "it has been focusing more on the quality of higher education in the state and there was ample scope to cooperate with Britain in that sector."

"The Deputy High Commissioner has informed about the plan to conduct an Education World Forum. We will discuss the possibility of Kerala participating in the Forum with the Department of Higher Education and Vice Chancellors," the Chief Minister said in a Facebook post.

The Chief Minister said "Britain has shown interest in the Graphene Centre and the Incubation Centre of Kerala. The British delegation that the Kerala government has been encouraging startups and innovations."

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