In a major boost to global education access in India, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the country’s first Edu City in Navi Mumbai. At the WAVES Summit 2025, CIDCO signed Rs 3,000 crore worth MoUs with the University of York (UK) and Western Australia University to set up offshore campuses. The Edu City aligns with India’s NEP 2020, aiming to reduce foreign education outflow and boost local innovation and employment.

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• Edu City to host campuses of UK & Australian universities in Navi Mumbai
• CIDCO signed Rs 3,000 crore MoUs at WAVES Summit 2025
• University of York and Western Australia University to establish centers
• Part of NEP 2020’s goal to attract foreign universities to India
• Aims to reduce need for students to go abroad for quality education
• Edu City to be India’s first global academic and entertainment hub
• Separate Rs 3,000 crore Film City project with Prime Focus announced
• AI-powered Film City to create 2,500 direct & 10,000+ indirect jobs
• Rs 2,000 crore Panvel Film City also in development with Godrej
• Additional foreign universities expected post UGC approval