Free coaching; medical seat increase…: PM Modi's message days after CJP protest

PM Modi's message from the Red Fort: Saluting the sacrifices of the brave.

PM Modi's message from the Red Fort: Saluting the sacrifices of the brave.

Free coaching; medical seat increase…: PM Modi's message days after CJP protest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 2026 Independence Day address, highlighted India's expansion in higher education and medical education since 2014. He said India had fewer than 350 universities between 2004 and 2014, while 650 new universities have been established since then. Modi also highlighted the increase in medical seats from around 400 before 2014 to 850. He said foreign universities are now coming to India and pointed to initiatives…

Brought 650 New Universities, Doubled Medical Seats, Since 2014: Modi

PM Narendra Modi highlighted education reforms in the Independence Day address. He said that India added 650 new universities, more than doubled medical seats since 2014.