Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, told a press conference on Monday that a new model of management education—delivered through technology and taught in both Hindi and English—could help level the playing field between urban and rural students. The minister said the initiative would be rolled out through the Ministry’s “Digital Education for All” program and would partner with existing universities and industry stakeholders to provide affordable, high‑quality management courses.
Goyal noted that nearly 60 % of India’s workforce works in rural areas, yet most management schools are located in metros and offer instruction only in English. “By leveraging digital platforms and bilingual instruction, we can bring the same learning experience to students who otherwise would not have access,” he said. He added that the government would provide subsidies and scholarships to students from economically weaker sections, and that industry partners would offer internships and placement opportunities.
The minister also highlighted that the government’s recent “Skill India” mission, which has trained over 30 million workers, could be expanded to include managerial competencies. “Management skills are not a luxury; they are essential for inclusive growth,” Goyal said.
Analysis: The minister’s proposal aligns with the government’s broader push to digitize education and reduce regional disparities. However, critics point out that digital infrastructure in many rural areas remains uneven, and that bilingual instruction may still face challenges such as teacher availability and curriculum development. Implementation will likely require significant investment in internet connectivity, content creation, and training for faculty fluent in both languages. The success of the initiative will depend on how effectively these logistical hurdles are addressed and whether industry partners deliver on promised internships and placements.
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– “Technology‑Enabled Bilingual Management Education Can Bridge Rural‑Urban Divide, Says Piyush Goyal – DD India.” Google News India Technology. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxPalRmVC1Nc1NDSXozdmpqUGo2SzZPQlVOTW5xWVR0UEdjSGZyaDBNLTJydEFDdkYwSVM4Y1lsTjBCalRxd05nU1dNX05qbENJOGVaUld6RFk1ZFZqYzlXSThCQjZuRmQ2aXVGU2p5VFhIcjZseWF6dWs4allUMUdUSGdudGRKOElvUkZKZVRLSXFOMkRuWmpwSzBtdjRRX2JUUmZfa0RZa1hNQzBXM3FxQzc5RDIyTVF3bFdBZy1leW0?oc=5
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