President Murmu: India gives quality education at a lower cost than Western institutes

India provides quality education at a "fraction of the cost of Western institutions" to ever increasing number of students from Africa, including from Algeria, President Droupadi Murmu said.

She said this on Tuesday while being conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University of Algeria, recognising her steadfast advocacy for science and knowledge across all social groups in India.

This recognition, which honours President Murmu's role in promoting educational access and empowerment, was met with gratitude by the President, who expressed that the honour was "for India more than for her as an individual."

During her visit to Algeria as part of her three-nation tour, President Murmu emphasised India's role in providing quality education at an accessible cost, particularly to students from Africa, including Algeria.

President Murmu took the opportunity to reflect on the historical bond between India and Algeria, dating back to Algeria's liberation struggle.