Three-Day G20 Education Working Group Meeting Kick Starts In Bhubaneswar Today

Bhubaneswar: The three-day G20 education working group (EdWG) hosted by the Ministry of Education kick-started in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

The event will be attended by G20 member countries, guest countries, and invited organisations such as OECD, UNESCO, and UNICEF to deliberate on the zero drafts of the G20 Education Minister Declaration.

More than 60 delegates from 27 countries and International organisations are expected to attend the meeting and seminar. Additionally, presentations from UNESCO, the Employment Working Group meeting and the Digital Economy Working Group will also be discussed. The event will also include a multimedia exhibition with participation from industry, academia, and start-up initiatives. The exhibition will be open to local institutions, students, academicians, and researchers from 23rd to 25th April and 27th-28th April 2023.

The Delegates will also have the opportunity to visit the Konark Sun Temple as part of the excursion component of the EdWG meetings. The event will highlight Odisha’s traditional art and craft through various cultural events planned on the sidelines of the G20 meetings.