Maldives Minister: India major contributor to development of education sector

India remains a major partner for Maldives and also a major contributor to the development, especially in the education sector, Maldives Education, Labour & Skills Minister Ahmed Shafeeu has said.

He was addressing education and skilling resources exhibition and conference DIDAC INDIA, on Wednesday.

The event is being organised by Messe Stuttgart India in collaboration with India Didactics Association (IDA).

It was inaugurated by renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the presence of Shafeeu and Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria.

Ravi Shankar said educational institutions should prioritize addressing the mental health issues of teachers, students, and parents. It is crucial to establish a platform to help students develop mental resilience for their intellectual growth.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said there are 200 academic and research collaborations between Victoria and India.

India is witnessing a massive shift in the education and skilling sector with the introduction of AI and tech-driven solutions, he added.

Addressing this need of the hour, DIDAC INDIA's 14th edition will showcase a diverse array of futuristic solutions and resources to bolster the sector.

DIDAC INDIA opened new doors for foreign investments, tech innovation and collaborations to fuel India’s education and skill sector.

The participating countries include Maldives, Germany, Finland, the State of Victoria, the State of New South Wales and the UK.

Over 300 brands from 20 countries including Google, Apple, HP, Samsung, IBO, BenQ, Janatics, Pearson, and Roombr are showcasing over 5,000 products and technologies including AI, drones, educational supplies, IoT, robotics.