PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, says coaching burdening poor, middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech today, August 15, 2026, announced a major initiative aimed at students preparing for competitive examinations. The announcement comes amid growing concerns after the rising cost of private coaching and the financial pressure it places on families, particularly those from the poor and middle-income sections.

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