Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that the New Education Policy provides the foundation for a curriculum that must stay aligned with market demands and the real-world economy, specifically in fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and the digital economy.
“We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education system with the real-world economy,” Modi said while addressing a post-budget webinar on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People”.
The Prime Minister lauded the evolving mindset of India’s youth as the nation’s greatest strength and called for an education system that matches this spirit.
He highlighted that in the country, continuous efforts are being made to link education with employment and enterprise.
Highlighting that the sectors of education, skill, health, tourism, sports, and culture are the primary vehicles for meeting these goals, the Prime Minister welcomed experts and policy makers to deliberate on the effective implementation of budget announcements.
“Fulfilling public aspirations is not just a subject; it is the core objective of this budget and the resolution of this government,” emphasised PM Modi.
Emphasising the vision of preventive and holistic health, the Prime Minister noted the rapid strengthening of health infrastructure and the global popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda.
He highlighted that Medical colleges have been opened in hundreds of districts; through the Ayushman Bharat scheme and Aarogya Mandirs, access to healthcare services has been expanded.
PM Modi specifically drew attention to the emerging ‘Care Economy’ and the rising demand for caregivers globally, urging experts to develop new training models to empower the youth.
“I would urge the health sector experts present in this webinar to give suggestions on developing new training models and partnerships so that the training ecosystem in the country can become even stronger,” stated the Prime Minister.
Regarding the digital transformation in healthcare, he spoke about the success of Tele-medicine in reaching remote areas.
While acknowledging its growth, the PM stressed the need for further simplifying the user experience and building greater public awareness.
“I believe there is still a need to increase awareness and ease of use in Tele-medicine,” asserted PM Modi.