India, March 3 -- The Union education ministry planning to hold a mega event in Dubai around April to promote the 'Study in India' initiative and provide information to foreign students seeking higher education in India, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.

"We are planning to have a mega event in Dubai around April. Many expats are now in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area. India is near to them. India is a safe and knowledge point," Pradhan said while addressing diplomats from over 50 countries at the 'Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026' in Delhi.

According to officials, the Study in India promotional campaign was scheduled to begin in Dubai on March 8 with participation from 30 public and private ...