In Brief
- PM Modi introduced free online coaching for competitive exams during his 80th Independence Day address at the Red Fort.
- The initiative targets high coaching expenses, easing financial stress for middle-class and economically weaker families.
- By leveraging India's digital public infrastructure and expert educators, the program lets students prepare while staying close to their families.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a major scheme offering free online coaching for students preparing for competitive examinations. The move is designed to reduce the steep tuition expenses borne by poor and middle-class households.
Reflecting on the commercialization of competitive exam preparation, the Prime Minister noted that enrollment in expensive coaching centers has become a social expectation, placing immense pressure on parents. He emphasized that the government's intervention aims to save families thousands of crores of rupees while allowing young aspirants to pursue their career goals from the comfort of their homes, supported by their families.
