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@article{189338,
        author = {Sayed Anwar Hussaini and Joseph P.D},
        title = {ROLE OF INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS (ICCR) EDUCATIONAL SCHEME IN PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING: A STUDY AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN INDIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {5513-5520},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189338},
        abstract = {The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) Educational Scheme plays a crucial role in promoting international understanding by offering academic opportunities that attract students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds to India. The initiative fosters genuine connections between international students and the host country by offering scholarships, facilitating academic involvement, and promoting cultural exchange. This study examines the role of the ICCR Educational Scheme in promoting cultural awareness, mutual respect, and global harmony among international students. The researcher employed a mixed-methods strategy in this study, utilizing a descriptive and explanatory research design to achieve the research objectives. This study adopted random sampling, comprising a sample size of 373 international students studying under ICCR scholarships in India. This study utilized a questionnaire as the data collection method to analyze the data and evaluate the hypothesis using SPSS version 25. The findings suggest that the ICCR educational program fosters international understanding by providing international students with a significant cultural experience, enhancing their intercultural communication skills, and enabling them to appreciate India’s cultural diversity.},
        keywords = {— ICCR Educational Scheme, International Students, Cultural Diplomacy, International Understanding, Cultural Awareness, India},
        month = {December},
        }