Congress Criticises Centre’s Free Online Coaching Plan as Accountability Gimmick
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- In a parliamentary debate, Congress leaders questioned the government’s new free online coaching program for competitive exams, arguing it lacks accountability and effectiveness.
- The Social Justice Ministry had previously set a target of enrolling 10,500 students in its existing free coaching scheme over three years, but only 2,790 students were enrolled, a 26% shortfall, according to Minister Jairam Ramesh.
- The party contends that the new plan may be a superficial measure rather than a substantive improvement.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
Congress questions Centre’s free coaching plan, cites poor record of existing scheme
Congress Calls Free Coaching Plan a Gimmick
Timeline
First reported by The New Indian Express on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The New Indian Express, The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Congress calls Centre’s free online coaching plan an ‘accountability-evading gimmick’ — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Congress questions Centre’s free coaching plan, cites poor record of existing scheme — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Congress Calls Free Coaching Plan a Gimmick — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·