New Delhi: At the prestigious Bharat SkillNxt 2025 summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India and France signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in skill development, vocational education, and training.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education, Government of India.
This agreement marks a transformative step in Indo-French collaboration, spotlighting Bharat SkillNxt 2025 as a pivotal platform for fostering global partnerships in workforce development.
The MoU aims to formalize collaboration between India’s Directorate General of Training (DGT) and France’s Campus des Métiers et Qualifications (CMQ), laying the groundwork for joint action in sectors such as fashion, hospitality, tourism, energy, media, arts and crafts, and aeronautics.
Key Outcomes from Bharat SkillNxt 2025
- Franco-Indian Vocational Campuses: A proposed network of vocational campuses will connect Indian training centers with the French vocational education ecosystem, encouraging collaboration between industries and educational institutions from both countries.
- Joint Curriculum Development: The MoU promotes co-creation of industry-relevant curricula, trainer training programs, and French language integration into vocational education.
- Focus on Women and Inclusion: The partnership prioritizes inclusive skill development initiatives with a strong emphasis on enhancing women’s participation.
Speaking at the Bharat SkillNxt 2025, Jayant Chaudhary said, “This MoU with France is a milestone in building a globally connected, future-ready workforce. Through Bharat SkillNxt 2025, we are not just exchanging ideas – we are co-creating a platform where skill, innovation, and dignity of work take center stage in India’s growth story.”
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H. E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, added, “Bharat SkillNxt 2025 symbolizes a shared vision between France and India. This agreement is not only about education but about creating social mobility, innovation, and opportunities for youth through a robust vocational training ecosystem.”
Governance and Implementation
A dedicated working group, co-chaired by India’s Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the French Embassy, will oversee the rollout of the partnership. It will identify priority sectors, institutional collaborators, and facilitate bilateral internships and apprenticeships.
The MoU brings together multiple ministries from both nations – on the Indian side, MSDE; and on the French side, the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, the Ministry of Labour, and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs – showcasing a powerful inter-ministerial commitment.
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Strengthening Ties Through Bharat SkillNxt 2025
This milestone agreement builds on a historic foundation of Indo-French cooperation, including the 1966 Agreement on Cultural and Technical Cooperation and recent strategic declarations by President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
