India Hosts BRICS Network University Governing Board Meeting on July 21, 2026

Key facts

• India hosted the International Governing Board (IGB) meeting of the BRICS Network University (BRICS NU) virtually on July 21, 2026, as part of its BRICS Presidency 2026.
• The meeting followed the BRICS Network University Conference on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems, the first such event under the university framework.
• Member countries discussed creating a new International Thematic Group dedicated to Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems within the BRICS Network University, receiving broad backing.
• A set of Guiding Principles on Strengthening Academic Collaboration on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems was presented to the Governing Board for consideration.
• The Governing Board reviewed the BRICS Network University Action Plan for 2025–2028 and adopted the BRICS Network University International Governing Board Declaration.
• India’s BRICS Presidency theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.