Indian students likely to return to Australia soon: Union Education Minister

Indian students are likely to return to Australia soon, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan raised the issue with his Australian counterpart.

On Tuesday, the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with his Australian counterpart, Alan Tudge. During his meeting, he raised the issue of the return of almost 17000 Indian students who have not been able to join their universities post the ban on students holding temporary visas.Both the ministers “ emphasised both countries’ commitment to supporting India-bound students at every stage.” The Australian minister also briefed Pradhan on the steps being taken by the Australian government to ease the return of Indian students.In a tweet, Pradhan wrote “HE @AlanTudgeMP also elaborated on Australia’s preparation, including a students arrival pilot for the return of International and Indian students to Australia. Both India and Australia are committed to supporting Australia-bound Indian students at every stage.” HE @AlanTudgeMP also elaborated on Australia’s preparation, including a students arrival pilot for the return of International and Indian students to Australia. Both India and Australia are committed to support Australia-bound Indian students at every stage. pic.twitter.com/8vHu4JYVeR