PM Modi Announces Free Online Coaching for Competitive Exams
What Happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations, saying the growing coaching culture has become a major financial burden on poor and middle-class families. The government plans to leverage India's digital infrastructure and network of educators to provide exam preparation support to students across the country.
Key Takeaways
The initiative aims to reduce dependence on expensive private coaching centres, lower education costs for families, and allow students to prepare for exams from home without relocating to coaching hubs.