Executive Summary
Union Education Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi will participate in the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting on August 7, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Following the 3rd BRICS Senior Officials Meeting held on August 5, the event focuses on building consensus for the BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration. The primary objective is to strengthen cooperation across early childhood care, vocational training, and research under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship.
Key Points / Main Content
Event Overview and Participation
The 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2026, in Bhubaneswar.
The 3rd BRICS Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) took place on August 5, 2026, to prepare for the ministerial session.
Delegates from member countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Iran, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, attended to advance the BRICS Education Track.
Priority Areas for Cooperation
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skill development.
Collaborative research, innovation, and academic leadership.
Mutual recognition of qualifications to facilitate academic mobility.
Implementation of Guiding Principles on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Strategic Objectives
Reviewing and finalizing the proposed text of the BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration.
Strengthening institutional mechanisms and capacity-building initiatives across member states.
Promoting the exchange of best practices to build inclusive, resilient, and future-ready education systems.
Advancing the specific priorities established under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship.
Impact Analysis
BRICS Member Country GovernmentsImpact
Member nations are aligning their educational policies toward a collective framework involving mutual recognition of qualifications and shared research goals.
Action Required
Ministers must deliberate on, consider, and adopt the finalized elements of the Education Ministers’ Declaration.
Senior Education Officials and DelegatesImpact
These officials are responsible for the technical groundwork, ensuring that the Declaration reflects the collective aspirations and priorities of all member states.
Action Required
Officials must continue to facilitate the exchange of perspectives and reach a consensus on the key elements presented for ministerial adoption.
Educational and Research InstitutionsImpact
The focus on academic leadership, collaborative research, and the exchange of best practices provides a roadmap for future institutional partnerships.
Action Required
Institutions should prepare to engage with the strengthened institutional mechanisms and capacity-building initiatives resulting from the finalized agreements.
Key Entities Referenced
13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting: A high-level forum held to deliberate on key educational priorities including ECCE, skill development, and research among BRICS member nations.
BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration: A primary policy document containing the consensus on cooperative frameworks and future-ready education systems across BRICS countries.
Ministry of Education: The primary Indian ministry hosting the summit and coordinating the 3rd BRICS Senior Officials Meeting under India’s 2026 Chairship.
Shri Pralhad Joshi: The Union Education Minister of India who leads participation and deliberations in the BRICS education summit.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The central location hosting the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting and associated senior officials' sessions.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi to
Participate in the 13th BRICS Education
Ministers’ Meeting in Bhubaneswar Tomorrow
3rd BRICS Senior Education Officials Meeting held under
India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship
Discussions Focus on Building Consensus on Key Elements
to be Presented for Consideration and Adoption in the
Education Ministers’ Meeting
प्रव तथ: 06 AUG 2026 8:32PM by PIB Delhi
Union Education Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi will participate in the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’
meeting to be held tomorrow in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Meeting will deliberate on key priorities
including Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), skill development, research and innovation,
mutual recognition of qualifications and academic leadership.The Ministry of Education also hosted the 3rd BRICS Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) under India’s
BRICS chairship, on August 5, 2026 in Bhubaneswar. The meeting brought senior officials and delegates
from BRICS member countries, including Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Iran, Ethiopia
and United Arab Emirates, to advance cooperation under the BRICS Education Track.The Meeting provided a platform for detailed deliberations on the BRICS Education Ministers’
Declaration. The officials from the BRICS member countries reviewed the proposed text of the
Declaration, exchanged views and suggestions, and worked towards building consensus on the key
elements to be presented before the Education Ministers for consideration and adoption during the
Education Ministers’ Meeting.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across key priority areas identified under the
BRICS Education Track, including ECCE, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET),
collaborative research and innovation, mutual recognition of qualifications, academic leadership, and the
BRICS’ Guiding Principles on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The delegations shared
their perspectives and recommendations to further enrich the Declaration and ensure that it reflected the
collective aspirations and priorities of BRICS member countries.
The deliberations also highlighted the importance of strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting
academic and research collaborations, facilitating exchange of best practices, and enhancing capacity-
building initiatives among BRICS countries. The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of
member countries towards advancing inclusive, resilient and future-ready education systems through
greater cooperation, innovation and knowledge exchange.
The meeting concluded with the finalization of the proposed outcomes of the BRICS Education Ministers
Declaration. The successful conclusion of the Senior Education Officials Meeting marks an important
milestone in advancing the priorities of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, further strengthening cooperation
in education among BRICS member countries.
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