Ashok Kumar Thakur met with Mr. George Thiveos, Minister-Counsellor (Education and Research) for South Asia at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi.

Ashok Kumar Thakur Meets Australian Education Envoy George Thiveos

New Delhi, September 2025 – Ashok Kumar Thakur, Founder of Muni International School and author of the acclaimed book “The Power of Purposeful Schooling: A Journey with Muni Education Model”, met with Mr. George Thiveos, Minister-Counsellor (Education and Research) for South Asia at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi.

The interaction took place against the backdrop of a collaborative education event hosted by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority International (Western Australia). The visual backdrop prominently featured the insignia of Western Australia and the Authority, symbolizing the strengthening of academic and research partnerships between India and Australia.

During the meeting, Mr. Thakur shared insights from his Muni Education Model, which focuses on purposeful schooling, universal human values, and innovative learning methods aimed at reducing teacher workload while enhancing student outcomes. Mr. Thiveos, representing Australia’s higher education and research engagement in South Asia, discussed opportunities for collaboration in curriculum development, teacher training, and international educational standards.

The meeting underscored the shared vision of both India and Australia to foster cross-cultural learning and promote educational innovation at a global scale.