New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today addressed the G20 Education Ministers’ Meet held in Pune via video message.

Addressing the meeting virtually, Prime Minister emphasized the enormous potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the areas of education, training, and learning. He stressed the transformative potential of technology and its role in influencing the future of education during his remarks at the G20 education ministers' meeting.

Modi also emphasised the crucial role that education plays in the advancement of humankind and civilizations. He referred to the ministers of education as "Sherpas" guiding humanity to prosperity, peace, and development.

Prime Minister Modi discussed India's all-encompassing approach to education, emphasizing the value of fundamental literacy as the cornerstone of youth growth. He praised the government's "Nipun Bharat" initiative, which aims to increase reading comprehension and numeracy skills. He expressed his happiness that the G20 also acknowledged the significance of fundamental literacy and numeracy.

In order to deliver high-quality education and efficient governance, the prime minister emphasised the necessity for creative e-learning techniques. He emphasised the "Swayam" online platform's accomplishments, which provides classes from Class 9 to post-graduate levels.

With more than 34 million students enrolled and more than 9000 courses, PM Modi praised its popularity. In addition, he referred to the "Diksha Portal," which facilitates schooling via distant learning and offers support in 29 Indian and 7 other languages. Over 137 million courses have already been completed on the platform.

Swayam has over 34 million users and more than 9000 courses, making it an extremely powerful learning platform. The Diksha portal supports study in 29 Indian and 7 international languages; to far, more than 137 million courses have been completed through it. In especially with nations in the Global South, India would be pleased to share these experiences and resources, the official stated.

PM emphasised the significance of reskilling, upskilling, and skilling the youth constantly to ensure their future readiness. He noted India's project for skill mapping, in which the labour, education, and skill ministries work together to match competences with changing work profiles and practises. To identify and close skill gaps, the prime minister urged G20 nations to map out the world's skills.

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