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Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Hoists National Flag, Says ‘We Have 20 Years’ To Take India ‘Very Far Forward’ By 2047; Hails Free Online Coaching For Students

New Delhi : Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said India has 20 years to prepare for the 2047 goal, stressing that the country must move rapidly forward on the path of development. He also highlighted the country's young population and welcomed the announcement of free online coaching classes, saying the initiative could ease the financial and psychological pressure of coaching…

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Hoists National Flag, Says ‘We Have 20 Years’ To Take India ‘Very Far Forward’ By 2047; Hails Free Online Coaching For Students

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi hoisted the national flag on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, expressing optimism that the country has 20 years to "move very far forward" by 2047. Joshi, emphasizing the importance of India's young population, highlighted the need for rapid progress in infrastructure, semiconductors, and energy security.

The minister also welcomed the government's announcement of free online coaching classes for students, stating that it will ease financial and psychological pressure on families. Joshi acknowledged that coaching has long been perceived as essential for admission to prestigious colleges, creating significant financial burdens on families.

He believed the free online coaching would provide opportunities for young people to secure admission to good colleges, professional courses, and top institutes, thereby widening access to educational opportunities without adding to the financial burden of families. Joshi urged citizens to keep national occasions such as Independence Day and Republic Day free from partisan politics, recalling that previous governments also sent leaders to these events.

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