FICCI ARISE (Alliance for Re-imagining School Education) with the support from Foreign Trade Administration- Ministry of Economy and Industry: Israel & Embassy of Israel, New Delhi mounted a 24-member high-powered delegation of top educationists from all across India to visit Israel, from August 21-26, 2022. The purpose of this visit was to provide an opportunity to understand and experience the Israeli model of education system in K-12 space and gain exposure to the dynamic and flexible policies, successful pedagogical tools and models by use of cutting-edge technologies like data analytics, artificial intelligence, design thinking etc. for transforming their schools to prepare their students for the 21st century needs.
The 5 days visit was carefully planned to include visits to a wide range of institutions including the Ministry of Education, Israel; Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute; Taasiyeda; Peres Center for Peace and Innovation; Start-up Nation Central; MINDCET; Shimon Peres High School. There was also an interactive and engaging session held with Mr Sanjeev Singla, Indian Ambassador to Israel on exploring ways to deepen educational links between the two vibrant democracies.