Education Reform Key To India's Tech Future, Says PM Modi
Modi also pointed to a significant increase in research and development spending, noting that gross expenditure on R&D has more than doubled.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised the crucial role of the education system in preparing the nation's youth for the future, stating that the government is actively working to modernise it.
Speaking at the YUGM conclave, Modi said the government's vision is to "Make AI Work for India", underscoring the importance of future technologies in shaping the country's progress.
"We must strive to make India a global leader in every emerging technology," he said, highlighting the need to upgrade the education system to align with the demands of the 21st century.
Modi also pointed to a significant increase in research and development spending, noting that gross expenditure on R&D has more than doubled—from Rs 60,000 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1.25 lakh crore currently.
“It is crucial that the journey from idea to prototype to product is completed in the shortest time possible. The trinity of Talent, Temperament and Technology will transform India's future,” he said.
“India's university campuses are emerging as dynamic centres where Yuvashakti drives breakthrough innovations,” he added.
On the same day, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched `Gyan Post', the Postal Department's new initiative that would offer affordable delivery of books, study materials, textbooks for competitive examinations, and literature of social, cultural, and religious significance at concessional rates through post offices' vast network.
The service comes with added tracking facilities and offers rates starting from Rs 20 for packets up to 300 grams, and Rs 100 for packets upto 5 kg. The concessional rates, depending on the weight of the package, work out up to 70% less than normal book post.
(With inputs from PTI).
