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India can become the Edutech Capital of the world: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

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It has been reported that the Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Friday said India can become the edutech capital of the world, with the private sector playing a key role and the public sector acting as a facilitator.

Speaking at a virtual conference of Public Affairs Forum of India, Kant also said India needs to significantly improve its learning outcomes, and technology can help the country leapfrog in a big way.

Edtech Capital

I am confident that India can become the edtech capital of the world with the private sector playing a key role and the public sector acting as a facilitator, the company said.

Education Sector

CEO Amitabh Kant said affordable internet connectivity and technology-based infrastructure are the only ways to enhance the education sector in the country.

Ecosystem

Relying only on physical infrastructure will not be sufficient, he noted. As per Kant, the Indian edtech ecosystem has great growth potential. (updatenews360)