Modi to build IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia's Singhasari SEZ
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Why in news
PM Modi and President Prabowo Subianto announced the establishment of the first IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia's Singhasari SEZ to bolster India's global education footprint.
Background
The IIM Bangalore (IIMB) campus will be located in the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Malang, Indonesia. The project is structured in two phases, beginning with executive education for senior executives and public sector professionals in fields like digital transformation and healthcare management.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceSinghasari SEZ: Located in Malang, Indonesia.
- BodyIIM Bangalore: An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education.
- FactThe project focuses on three core emerging areas: global supply chains, digital transformation, and healthcare management.
For Mains
Q. How does the expansion of Indian higher education institutions into Southeast Asia serve India's 'soft power' objectives and its broader economic integration with ASEAN nations?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Educational diplomacy: Leveraging academic institutions to foster people-to-people ties and cultural exchange in Southeast Asia.
- Economic synergy: Aligning Indian skill development with Indonesia's industrial goals in the Singhasari Special Economic Zone.
- Human capital mobility: Addressing the demand for specialized management in global supply chains and digital transformation.
Keywords: Soft Power · Educational Diplomacy · Human Capital · ASEAN Integration · Knowledge Export
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