Need to scale up efforts to link education to global economy: PM Modi
PM Modi called upon academic institutions to transform their campuses into hubs of industry collaboration and research-driven learning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for scaling up efforts to link the country's educational sector to the global economy, while increasing focus on areas like automation, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy.
Addressing a post-budget webinar, Modi said the new education policy provides the foundation for a curriculum that must stay aligned with market demands and the real-world economy, especially in fields like AI and automation.
The PM called upon academic institutions to transform their campuses into hubs of industry collaboration and research-driven learning to provide students with essential real-world exposure.
“I would urge that there must be a brainstorm on developing the campuses as centers of industry collaboration and research-driven learning,” Modi said.
Modi highlighted the rapid strengthening of health infrastructure and the global popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda, adding 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.
He 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," Modi stated.
Furthermore, Modi also expressed pride in the increasing number of women in STEM fields and reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for daughters in futuristic technologies.
Calling for a robust research ecosystem that encourages young researchers to innovate and experiment without barriers, Modi emphasised, “We have to create such a research ecosystem where young researchers get full opportunity to experiment and work on new ideas.”
On the potential of tourism and culture to drive employment, Modi noted that developing new destinations beyond traditional spots boosts a city’s branding and overall development. He urged stakeholders to focus on a holistic approach involving skills, connectivity, and community participation.
