Question : FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION



(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?

Answer given by the minister

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.