PM Modi’s Big Youth & Women Outreach: Free Coaching, AI Skills & Women’s Quota

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort placed youth and women at the heart of his development agenda. Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations to reduce the financial burden on families, along with a nationwide talent hunt to identify sporting talent ahead of the Olympics. He also unveiled plans to provide artificial intelligence skilling courses to 1 crore young people. On women’s empowerment, Modi appealed to the Opposition to support the Women’s Reservation Bill and ensure women get their due representation. The announcements drew a sharp response from the Congress, setting off a fresh political exchange.