OVER 600 Tanzanian pupils, parents and educators attended the ‘Study in India Education Fair 2024’ to explore diverse opportunities and facilities available for Tanzanians seeking higher education in India.

A statement issued yesterday by Manoj Verma, Charge d’Affaires at the High Commission of India, stated that the event took place on April 30 and was organized by Educational Consultants India Limited (EdCIL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Education of India.

Verma said the event witnessed participation of 11 renowned universities and institutes from India to showcase what India offers in terms of the education and scholarship schemes they have for international students to allow Tanzanians to get high-quality education at affordable costs.

“Through engaging discussions with representatives from Indian institutions, attendees were able to explore the diverse opportunities and facilities available for Tanzanian students seeking higher education in India,” he said.

 Also, expert guidance provided at the fair helped resolve queries and alleviate concerns, paving the way for informed decisions regarding higher education.

According to Verma, the event served as a platform to promote educational ties between India and Tanzania and empower Tanzanian students with opportunities for higher education.

 Currently, India is the fastest-growing major economy, the world’s third largest higher education system and most of the higher education programmes are delivered in English which can offer an ease of communication.

“Tanzanian students keen to study in India can get a world-class education that is affordable; we encourage schools in Tanzania to tell pupils about studying in India or education offered in India because we offer a scholarship programme for their education,” he said.

 He said education has always been a foundation of progress and development and events like exhibition play an important role in promoting awareness and understanding about the partnership in education sector and people-to-people relations.

 Appropriating the EdCIL and the participating 11 Indian universities and educational institutions, he said that their presence here demonstrated India’s commitment to promoting educational opportunities beyond its borders.

 High Commission of India also hosted a round table on advancing higher education partnership between India and Tanzania with the participation of over 100 stakeholders, including government officials, Tanzanian alumni, representatives of Indian universities and education consultants.

Prof James Mdoe, deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, graced the event as chief guest.

 He spoke about the robust educational ties, cultural exchange and people-to-people connections between the two nations.

Tanzanian alumni shared inspiring tales of their educational journey in India, highlighting transformational impact of cross-border education.