17/08/2026
India is putting AI skills and competitive exam preparation within reach of more young people.
In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations and a plan to provide AI skill training to 1 crore (10 million) young people over the next year. The initiatives are aimed at reducing the financial burden of coaching while building future-ready capabilities among India's youth.
The bigger opportunity is not just learning about AI—it is enabling millions of young Indians to use AI as a career skill, productivity tool and innovation platform.
💬 What should AI training for 1 crore youth focus on first—AI literacy, coding, automation, or entrepreneurship?
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