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Source: The post is based on the article “India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications” published in PIB on 3rd March 2023.
What is the News?
India and Australia have signed a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications.
About Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Signed between: India and Australia
Aim: To help ease the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries.
Features: The framework covers both the education and skill qualifications of the two countries and will help facilitate the two-way mobility of young people for education and employment purposes by mutually recognizing various levels of education and skill qualifications.
– Note: This framework has been signed as part of the commitment by the Prime Ministers of both countries at the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit held in 2022 wherein they had agreed to establish a Joint Task Force for mutual recognition of qualifications.
What are the other decisions taken by India and Australia?
The scope of the Australia India Education Council widened to also include cooperation in skill development:
Australian India Education Council (AIEC) is the principal bi-national body for driving the Australia India education, training and research agenda. It is co-chaired by the Australian and Indian Education Ministers.
