(a) whether the Government proposes to evolve a suitable policy for accepting foreign investment in elementary education; and
(b) if so, the details of the steps taken or proposed to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government proposes to evolve a suitable policy for accepting foreign investment in elementary education; and
(b) if so, the details of the steps taken or proposed to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) & (b) Foreign Direct Investment in Education covering
all sectors including Elementary Education, is allowed under
the automatic route without any sectoral cap since February
2000 vide Order No. 7(4)/2000-IP dated 11th February 2000
issued by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion.
A sectoral policy on foreign investment in elementary
education is being evolved by this Ministry in consultation
with all stakeholders.