On March 29, 2025, Prof. Ankit Agarwal, Department of Hydrology, from IIT Roorkee participated in the NITI Aayog (Education Division) NITI-State Workshop on “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Challenges, Best Practices, and Policy Interventions,” hosted at IIT Madras. The workshop served as a platform to advance India’s higher education ecosystem by exploring strategies to enhance global competitiveness, improve curriculum standards, and foster impactful international collaborations.
With the steadfast support of IIT Roorkee’s leadership and the International Relations Office, Prof. Agarwal presented a case study on curriculum development for internationalisation, showcasing the successful design and implementation of joint, dual, and twinning programmes, as well as highlighting challenges encountered along the way. He also shared national and international best practices, along with recommended policy interventions at both central and state levels. By contributing significantly to discussions on shaping a “Viksit Bharat@2047,” IIT Roorkee reaffirmed its commitment to positioning India as a global hub of higher education.
