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PM Modi Urges Campuses to Become Industry Hubs for a Developed India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-Budget webinar, urging academic institutions to transform into hubs of industry collaboration and research-driven learning. He emphasized the critical need to link the education system with employment, enterprise, and the real-world economy, particularly in fields like AI and automation. The Prime Minister highlighted the New Education Policy as a foundation for a market-aligned curriculum and praised the growing participation of women in STEM. He called for a robust research ecosystem to empower young innovators and solidify the foundation for a Developed India.

Key Points: PM Modi: India Moving to Innovation-Driven Economy

  • Transform campuses into industry collaboration hubs
  • Strengthen synergy between institutions, industry & academia
  • Align education with market demands like AI & digital economy
  • Boost research ecosystem for young innovators
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India moving towards an innovation-driven economy: PM Modi

PM Modi calls for campuses to become industry collaboration hubs, linking education with employment and enterprise to build a Developed India.

"We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education system with the real-world economy - PM Modi"

New Delhi, March 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday 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.

Addressing a post-Budget webinar in the virtual mode, PM Modi discussed the integration between education, employment, and enterprise, highlighting the promotion of the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) sector.

Asserting that India is moving towards an innovation-driven economy, Prime Minister said "I would urge you that in this webinar, there must be a brainstorm on developing your campuses as centres of industry collaboration and research-driven learning".

He further highlighted the importance of synergy between institutions, industry, and academia to accelerate national progress expressing confidence that these discussions would provide a solid roadmap for the future and solidify the foundation of a Developed India.

"With such efforts, the foundation of a Developed India will be further strengthened," said PM Modi.

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 continuous efforts are being made to link education with employment and enterprise.

Prime Minister 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 AI, automation, and the digital economy.

"We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education system with the real-world economy," PM Modi noted.

Prime Minister 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, he said, "we have to create such a research ecosystem where young researchers get full opportunity to experiment and work on new ideas."

- IANS

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Priya S
As a recent engineering graduate, I can say the gap between campus learning and industry needs is huge. If institutions actually become hubs for collaboration, it will be a game-changer for job readiness. Hope to see action on the ground soon.
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Sarah B
The focus on women in STEM is very encouraging. My daughter is in 10th standard and is keen on computer science. Hearing the PM talk about equal opportunities in futuristic tech gives us hope for her future. More power to our daughters!
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Vikram M
Good vision, but execution is key. Our universities are still stuck in old syllabi and rote learning. The New Education Policy is a good step, but transforming the mindset of professors and administrators will be the real challenge. Let's see tangible changes.
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Rohit P
AVGC sector has massive potential! With our talent in IT and creativity, India can become a global hub for animation and gaming. This focus from the top is very welcome. Need more startups in this space.
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Michael C
The synergy between academia and industry is what drives economies like the US forward. If India can crack this code, the results will be phenomenal. The young demographic is your biggest asset. Wishing success to these initiatives.
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Kavya N
Absolutely agree. We need to move beyond just degrees and

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