5G services will take education sector to next level, says PM Narendra Modi

GANDHINAGAR: Highlighting the advancement in the country's technology space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said 5G services will usher in transformation in the education sector in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Mission School of Excellence in Adalaj, Gandhinagar. Prime Minister walked through the Mission School of Excellence campus. He also interacted with children.

Speaking at the occasion, PM Modi said, "Recently, the nation has entered the fifth generation (5G) era of mobile and internet services. We have used internet services up to 4G so far. Now, 5G is about to bring a major change."

PM said 5G will revolutionize the education sector.

"Ahead of smart services, smart classrooms and smart teaching, 5G will take our education system to next level. Students will experience Virtual Reality and the Internet of Things in schools," he said.

He said the Central government has decided to build more than 14,500 'PM Shri' schools across the country. These schools will be the model schools for the new National Education Policy across the country. He said efforts are underway to make courses in several Indian languages.

The new National Education Policy Prime Minister said, is an attempt to bring talent and innovation. "Now students have started getting the provision of studying science, technology, and medicine in Indian languages too," he said.

According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Mission School of Excellence has been conceived with a total outlay of Rs 10,000 crore. (ANI)

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