PM emphasises practical-based education, says govt focused on providing outside-the-classroom exposure

New Delhi, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised a practical-based and industry-oriented education system and said that the central government is focused on providing internships and apprenticeships to the country's youth to give them "outside-the-classroom exposure".

The Prime Minister addressed the post-budget webinar on 'Harnessing Youth Power - Skilling and Education.' It is the third in a series of 12 post-budget webinars organised by the government to solicit ideas and suggestions for the effective implementation of the Union Budget 2023 initiatives.

In his address to the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of skill and education during India's Amrit Kaal, and that it is the youth who are leading the nation's Amrit Yatra with the vision of a developed India.

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"In Amrit Kaal budget, the youth and their future have been given the most importance. For years, our education sector has been a victim of rigidity, we have tried to change it. We have reoriented education and scaling according to the aptitude of the youth demands of the coming times," he added.

The Prime Minister stated that this year's budget strengthens the foundations of the education system by making it more practical and industry oriented, highlighting the special emphasis given to the youth and their future in Amrit Kaal's first budget.

He criticised the lack of flexibility in the education system over the years and mentioned the government's efforts to enact change.

"Education and skilling have been reoriented according to the aptitude of the youth and the demands of the future," the PM said.

He went on to say that as part of the new educational policy, equal emphasis is being placed on both education and skilling, and he expressed delight that this step has garnered the support of teachers.

The Prime Minister stated that the move encourages the government to continue reforming the education and skilling sectors while relieving our students of past regulations.