India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training
The move comes after nationwide protests triggered by the leak of a key medical entrance examination paper and a series of other recruitment scandals.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on August 15, 2021, to offer free online coaching for competitive exams and artificial intelligence training to India's youth. This announcement followed nationwide protests triggered by the leak of a key medical entrance exam paper and a series of other recruitment scandals, which led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protests, reflecting widespread frustration among young Indians over job and education opportunities, highlighted the intense competition and financial strain on families. Modi emphasized the government's digital infrastructure and talented educators, stating the initiative would alleviate the financial burden on poor and middle-class families.
He also announced plans to train 10 million youth in AI skills within a year, part of a broader seven-point growth and reform framework aimed at transforming India into a developed nation within 20 years.
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