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The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has established its first overseas campus in Dubai, UAE. This milestone advances India’s goal of globalising higher education and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s emphasis on internationalising Indian institutions. The campus was established with approvals from multiple government departments and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised IIFT’s Dubai campus for showcasing India’s growing role in global education and strengthening ties with the UAE. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal described it as a watershed moment in IIFT’s 62-year history. Vice Chancellor Rakesh Mohan Joshi thanked stakeholders and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to research excellence. The campus will serve international students, support the Indian diaspora, and train future business leaders.

Source: IBEF

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