Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, highlighted the growing financial pressure that coaching classes place on middle-class families.
He said the race to enrol children in coaching centres has become a major burden, with many parents feeling compelled to spend heavily to ensure their children remain competitive.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is concerned about the thousands of crores of rupees that poor and middle-class families spend on coaching. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that quality preparation for competitive examinations should not become a financial burden or a measure of social prestige.
To address the issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a plan to provide free online coaching for various competitive examinations for young Indians. The initiative aims to use India's growing digital infrastructure and the country's pool of telented teaches and educators to make quality preparation more accessible.
India has developed a strong digital public infrastructure in recent years, creating opportunities to deliver education and learning resources to students across geographical and economic backgrounds. The government intends to leverage these capabilities to establish a comprehensive network for free competitive-exam coaching
The move could be particularly significant for students from thr families who struggle to afford expensive coaching programs. Competitive examinations for higher education and government jobs often involve extensive preparation, and private coaching can add substantial cost to a family's education budget.
#WATCH | Delhi: From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The race for coaching classes has become a massive burden for our middle-class families. Every parent feels that if they don't send their child to a coaching class, they aren't considered a… pic.twitter.com/Qq74edZTl2
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By bring coacing resiourde onlinr, the initiative could also help students in smaller towns and rural areas access teached Aand study material that may otherwise be concentrated in major cities
PM Modi's announcement comes amid growing discussions around the affordability and accessibility of education in India. The proposed network is expected to focus on using technology to bridge gaps in access while giving young people greater opportunities to prepare for competitive examinations.
The initiative reflects the government's broader emphasis on digital education and expanding opportunities for India's youth. If implemented effectively, free online coaching could reduce the financial pressure on families while helping more students compete on a level playing field.
