Free Coaching, Cheap Data, Foreign Universities... PM Modi's Big Gifts For Gen-Z From Red Fort

New Delhi: This time, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, there was a special focus on Gen-Z, students, and youth power. PM Modi said that the goal of creating a developed India by 2047 cannot be achieved without the participation of the youth and students of the country.

The Prime Minister presented many big visions to the country related to education, preparation for competitive examinations, research, startups, and digital facilities. He said that the government is working to provide better opportunities to the students of small towns and villages.

What announcements did PM Modi make for the youth?

In his speech, PM Modi talked about many issues related to youth and students. He said that there is no dearth of talent in the young generation of the country; all that is needed is to provide the right opportunities and better facilities.

Let us know the 5 big messages and announcements of PM Modi that the youth received from the Red Fort.

1. Free coaching network will be available for competitive exams

PM Modi said that promising students from small towns and villages will not have to be left behind due to expensive coaching. The government is working towards creating a digital and offline network where good faculty and study material will be made available free of cost for the preparation of competitive exams.

Its direct benefit is expected to be given to those students who are unable to afford expensive coaching.

2. Big fund for research and innovation

The Prime Minister stressed to the youth to become not just technology users but also creators of new technology. He said that more attention is being given to research and R&D to make India a global innovation hub.

PM Modi mentioned a fund of Rs 1 lakh crore for research and innovation. He said that Indian youth are doing new experiments and making their mark in the world of startups.

The Prime Minister also informed that more than 2.5 lakh startups are working in the country.

3. Global degrees will be available in India only

The Prime Minister also said a big news for students who dream of going abroad to study. He told that the world's famous universities are now coming to India also.

This will mean that Indian students will not need to go abroad every time for international-level studies and research. This can also reduce the expenses of the students, and better educational facilities will be available in the country itself.

4. Rapid changes in education and medical fields

PM Modi also shared figures of changes that have taken place in the education and medical sectors in the last few years. He said that in the last 10 to 12 years, 650 new universities have opened in the country.

He said that the number of seats in the medical field has also increased. According to him, medical seats in the country have increased to about 8.5 lakh, whereas before 2014 this number was around 4 lakh.

The Prime Minister said that the students of the country are getting the benefit of more institutions and seats.

5. Emphasis on skill development and digital facilities

The Prime Minister said that along with preparing the youth for employment, it is also important to connect them with new technology. Under this thinking, special attention is being given to skill development.

He also mentioned the new education policy and said that after a long time, changes have been made in the education system. Now more importance is being given to practical knowledge and essential skills in studies.

Referring to the cheap internet available in India, PM Modi said that it is helping Gen-Z to learn new things from home, start digital work, create startups, and connect with online opportunities.

What will be the role of youth in the developed India of 2047?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi clearly said that the dream of developed India @2047 will be fulfilled only on the strength of the youth. The more the youth progress in the fields of education, research, startups, skills and technology, the stronger will be the country's economy and development.

In his address from the Red Fort, PM Modi's message was clear that the responsibility for the future of India lies on the shoulders of today's youth. The government's focus is on providing them with better education, research opportunities, and skills necessary for employment.