SoCultures Magazine 2018 Vol 1 | Page 18

SoCultures October 2018 India & France To celebrate the introduction of Ramie in India, the French government, under the aegis of Bonjour India, collaborated with the government of Meghalaya and Hemant Sagar of the Indo-French fashion house “Lecoanet Hemant” to realize this project with fashion designers. We have brilliant designers, digital technologies, social media and everything leads to better transformation, changes .Many textile skills are perishing because children are no more interested in them. There should be a balance between past and future. Those who cannot go to big fashion institutes in India are welcome to study in France.” Culture is a happy life! We have to connect with the world not only with the internet but also in skills, technologies etc. And we need to give people access to the information. ACCSESS! AWARENESS! ASSESS! The Mantra for the global citizen… Dr Bertrand’s message to the youth - “Today’s world is open and connected, but don’t depend on others. Do what you like to do…Take your own path.” And SoCultures also believe in his words - RIGHT INFO! RIGHT CONTENT! RIGHT BRIDGE! Some of the important links to know more about French Government’s initiatives…France aims to up the number of students in French institutions from 4,000 to 10,000 by the year 2020. More and more courses are taught in English and tuition is free for students studying in the French medium in state universities. Also Campus France offices in various Indian cities can help you through the entire procedure, from helping you find universities all the way to applications and advice with accommodation in France. 18 | P a g e