PM Modi Announces Free Online Coaching for Aspirants, AI Skilling...
In a major thrust toward youth empowerment during his 80th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for...
By GT24x7 Reporter··GlobalToday24x7
In a far-reaching vision centered on youth empowerment, educational equity, and technological leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of major welfare initiatives during his address to the nation from the historic Red Fort. A key highlight of the announcements was the launch of a free online coaching platform designed specifically for students from poor and middle-class backgrounds who are preparing for competitive examinations. The Prime Minister emphasized that this initiative aims to eliminate the heavy financial burden on families, saving thousands of crores of rupees currently spent on private coaching centers while enabling top educators to bring high-quality learning within everyone's reach.
Highlighting the critical role of emerging technologies, Prime Minister Modi revealed that the government has set a target to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling and training to one crore youth over the next year. This massive skilling drive aims to position India’s young workforce at the forefront of the global AI sector. The Prime Minister stated that the nation must maintain an unyielding focus on three key pillars—cost-efficiency, quality, and skill development—to ensure that Indian talent remains highly competitive on the international stage.
Grassroots Sports Talent Hunt and Hosting Commonwealth Games 2030
Underlining India's expanding global profile in the sporting arena, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a comprehensive nationwide talent hunt targeting children aged 5 to 15 years in villages, towns, and schools. The campaign will identify young athletic potential early and provide specialized professional training to nurture future champions.
Reinforcing this sports-centric vision, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India’s growing athletic presence has earned international recognition, culminating in the country securing hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. He emphasized that nurturing grassroots talent will form the bedrock for India’s performance in upcoming global events, including its ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
Empowering Middle-Class Aspirations and National Progress
The suite of announcements reflects a structured effort to align youth capabilities with national development goals (*Viksit Bharat*). By lowering educational entry barriers, democratizing tech skills, and establishing structured pathways for sports excellence, the government aims to empower the next generation to drive India’s socio-economic trajectory.
Educational leaders and sports administrators have welcomed the announcements, noting that combining free digital learning resources with high-end tech training creates a robust ecosystem for equitable growth across both rural and urban India.