Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from the historic Red Fort, announced free online coaching for aspirants preparing for competitive exams. Following the announcement, Physics Wallah (PW) founder Alakh Pandey hailed the initiative and offered his full support to the government.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pandey emphasised that the online format is the only path to deliver quality education to remote areas. Track Independence Day 2026 live updates here.
"I really appreciate Hon'ble Prime Minister's Promise about Free online Coaching for all needy students. I have always believed that online is the only way to make quality education accessible to remote towns and villages. I want to see this happening on ground coz execution is the main part," he wrote in the post.
Deep Dive
What specific initiatives did PM Modi announce for competitive exam preparation?
Why does PM Modi believe free online coaching is important for middle-class families?
How will the government ensure the effective execution of the free online coaching initiative?
Furthermore, he offered his support for the initiative and said, "I offer my unconditional support to Govt for this. I dont want any profits in return. Quality Education should be free for Every kid of India."
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{{/usCountry}}The announcement arrives as exams for medical and engineering institute entrance and civil service examinations continue to remain a major focus for the nation's youth.
What did PM Modi announce?
During his address, the PM emphasised that the race for coaching classes had become a major burden for middle-class families, with parents feeling compelled to send their children to coaching institutes to maintain a sense of prestige.
"The race for coaching classes has become a massive burden for our middle-class families. Every parent feels that if they don't send their child to a coaching class, they aren't considered a 'prestigious' family. We are concerned about the thousands of crores of rupees these poor and middle-class families spend; we want to save them that expense," the PM said.
Making the announcement, PM Modi said free online coaching would be provided for various competitive examinations for the country’s youth.
"We have decided to provide free online coaching for various competitive exams for our youth. We have digital public infrastructure, as well as excellent talent and teachers. By leveraging these resources, we are establishing a comprehensive network to provide free coaching to the nation's youth," he added.
Youth-focused speech
In the Independence Day speech, PM Modi announced various initiatives including free online coaching, an AI skilling programme, a sports talent hub, and more.
Meanwhile, in his 75-minute speech, the PM referred to the youth around 50 times, according to the news agency PTI. Seeking to reach out to the youth, the Prime Minister used terms including "yuva", "yuva shakti", and "saathiyon".