"Will Simplify Visas And Admin": Macron’s Big Announcement For Indian St

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday highlighted plans to significantly expand academic exchanges between India and France. Speaking alongside Narendra Modi, Macron said that currently around 10,000 Indian students study in France each year, and the two leaders have agreed to raise this number to 30,000 by 2030. He also announced that visa processes and administrative procedures will be simplified to better meet the needs of students, including those pursuing long-term programs such as PhDs. This initiative aims to strengthen educational, cultural, and professional ties, fostering deeper collaboration and exchange between Indian and French universities and institutions.