In 2024, over 1.33 million Indian students are studying abroad, according to data shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in Parliament. The figure shows a steady increase from previous years: 1.32 million in 2023 and 907,404 in 2022. Indian students are spread across 108 countries, with significant numbers in Canada (42,700), the US (337,630), and China (8,580). The government encourages students to register with Indian Missions and use the Global Rishta Portal for support. Efforts are also underway to expand visa-free and visa-on-arrival options for Indian travelers.
