Question : AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS



(a) whether any agreement has been signed with certain countries for the exchange of students in the field of education and research;

(b) if so, the details thereof, country-wise;

(c) whether according to these agreements, Indian students are provided education free of cost;

(d) if so, the number of Indian students getting education in different countries alongwith the names of countries;

(e) whether such facility is also provided by our country to foreign students; and

(f) if so, the details of countries whose students are studying in India under this facility?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SUMITRA MAHAJAN)

(a) & (f): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.