India: Modi promises free exam coaching, AI training for youth after protests

Speaking on India's Independence Day, PM Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI training for 10 million youths, weeks after protests over alleged exam paper leaks and recruitment irregularities.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign. Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of families caught up in the

A large part of the Prime Minister’s speech on the 80th Independence Day was devoted to what he termed as “Saptadhara” or seven areas where the government was committed to bring in reforms for economic growth

The announcements included a nationwide AI skilling programme for one crore youth, free online coaching for competitive examinations, a sports talent hunt, expansion of semiconductor manufacturing among others

Speaking weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of families.

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The protests are becoming one of the biggest political challenges for Narendra Modi, adding to pressure since his party lost its outright majority in the 2024 election.

India’s monsoon session of Parliament was dominated by disruptions as opposition lawmakers demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation over police action against widespread student protests, adding to pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.