India and Australia have agreed to deepen their partnership in skills development and workforce mobility during a bilateral meeting held in New Delhi as part of the 3rd Australia–India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting. The discussion was led by Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary and Australian Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles.
Both sides decided to fast‐track the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications and design bridge courses to help Indian workers meet global standards, especially in advanced construction. The talks also highlighted new opportunities linked with India’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and Australia’s preparation for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.
The sports sector is emerging as a potential job driver with estimates suggesting that sports and physical wellness could contribute nearly 2% of India’s GDP. Officials said students and youth in cities like Guwahati could benefit from future sports-related skilling and training programmes.
Further collaboration is planned between Indian skill institutions and Australia’s TAFE network across digital skills, renewable energy, logistics and green jobs. The meeting concluded with both nations committing to responsible and high-quality mobility of skilled workforce.