US: White House To Host Convening On Indian Education During Native American Heritage Month

The White House is prepared to host a Convening on Indian Education as part of the Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI-NATCU) project. The goal is to honour Native American Heritage Month and promote Indian education by showcasing educators, initiatives, and students.

Miguel Cardona, the US Secretary of Education, will provide the opening comments. A panel discussing professional degree programs, early childhood development education, and promoting universities and tribal colleges will be featured during the event. The event will be livestreamed from the US Department of Education in Washington, DC.

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti recently stated on X, “We’re celebrating the future in December! A more promising, sustainable, and inclusive future—not just for our nations, but for the entire world—is what the United States and India both aspire to. Discover how the #USIndia relationship is tackling global health issues, developing cutting-edge science and technology, and inspiring the next generation of leaders by following along this month.

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulates in Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai began consular operations last Saturday to serve Indian applicants who need in-person visa interviews.

We have already processed over a million visas throughout India this year, and we are thrilled to be here for the fourth ‘Super Saturday,'” said Mark McGovern, Consul General of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. Each visa, however, represents a family reunion, a commercial transaction, a new educational opportunity, or a visitor coming to the United States for the first time, so our work is about more than just the statistics.