For immediate release
October 23, 2009
Contact: Katherine P Martha
202-687-4328
kpm43@georgetown.edu
Hon. Kapil Sibal to Speak at Georgetown on Education in India
WHO:

Honorable Kapil Sibal, Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India

As India's Minister for Human Resource Development, Kapil Sibal oversees the country's education policy. Since assuming this role, Mr. Sibal has developed a comprehensive strategy to overhaul India's higher education system and has been a strong advocate for establishing partnerships with universities in the U.S. Prior to assuming his current role, Mr. Sibal served as Minister for Science and Technology. Mr. Sibal represented India at the annual meetings of the world economic forum in 2005 and 2009. He also led the Indian delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bali in December 2007.
WHAT:
The Hon. Kapil Sibal will be speaking about the expansion of India’s education infrastructure and opportunities for foreign universities.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Georgetown University
Copley Formal Lounge
37th & O Streets, NW
Washington, D.C. 20057
SPONSORS:
Georgetown University Office of the President
Embassy of India
COVERAGE:
Media interested in attending must RSVP to Katie Martha at 202-687-4328 or kpm43@georgetown.edu. Press will need to present valid credentials on campus.