Monitor children’s progress, parents of Zambian students in India advised

ZAMBIA’s High Commissioner to India Percy Chanda has appealed to parents and guardians of Zambian students pursuing studies in India to diligently monitor their children's progress.

The appeal comes in response to reports of students opting to remain in India illegally after dropping out of universities without notifying their families.

Mr Chanda recently convened a meeting with Zambia student leaders during which the leaders expressed concern over cases of students who abandon their studies without notifying their parents and guardians and as a result end up staying in India illegally.

He urged parents back in Zambia to ensure that their children were enrolled in school with valid immigration documents, the Mission's limited access to the details of every student in India, underscoring hence the necessity for collaborative efforts between parents and the Mission to address the issue effectively.

While acknowledging the commendable discipline and academic performance of most Zambian students, Mr. Chanda acknowledges the influence of peer pressure on some students, leading them astray from their academic pursuits.

And Mr. Chanda has further said parents and guardians that were considering sending their children to study in India to take a keen interest in the choice of courses they intend to pursue to ensure they align with Zambia's labour market demands.

He said while Indian universities offer a wide range of courses to international students, it is important that Zambian students pay particular attention to courses in high demand back home and avoid courses that may pose challenges in finding suitable employment upon graduation.

This is according to a statement that was issued by Zambia High Commission First Secretary (Press & Tourism), Bennie Mundando.