Minister Nara Lokesh, addressing students at the first International Higher Education Fair (IHEF-2024) in Andhra Pradesh, emphasized the importance of higher education in shaping the future and highlighted the government’s commitment to making quality education accessible to all. He praised VIT-AP University’s efforts in promoting global academic opportunities and interacted with delegates from over 50 universities from various countries. The fair provided students with a platform to explore international study programs, interact with university representatives, and learn about scholarship options. VIT founder G. Viswanathan stressed the need for increased government funding for higher education, citing the National Education Policy’s recommendation of allocating 6% of GDP to this sector, mirroring the investment levels of developed nations.