Why in News?
India hosted the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting in Bhubaneswar under its 2026 BRICS Chairship to deepen cooperation in education, skills and research.
What did the meeting focus on?
- Key areas included early childhood education, vocational training, mutual recognition of qualifications and collaborative research.
- A student-focused 'Model BRICS' initiative was introduced to familiarise young people with multilateral diplomacy and consensus-building.
- The meeting formed part of India's broader BRICS agenda for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Exam Connect
- BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting → Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- India → BRICS Chair in 2026
- BRICS cooperation → education, skills and research