Union Home Minister Amit Shah (@AmitShah) took to the social media platform X to spotlight what he described as a transformation in education and youth empowerment over the past 12 years. He framed the period as one that reshaped the country's approach to learning, skills, fresh thinking and entrepreneurship.
What the Post Said
In his message, Amit Shah said that Modi ji has built a new culture of education, skill, innovation and startups over the past 12 years. According to him, this shift is the reason India is now recognised as a major hub for higher learning and a fast-rising centre of innovation.
The Numbers He Cited
The Home Minister backed his claims with specific figures. He noted that India has become the second largest higher education network and is advancing with a strong AI talent pool. He added that, with 2 lakh startups, the country has emerged as the third largest startup ecosystem.
Turning to youth capacity-building, Amit Shah pointed to the skill development of more than 6 crore young people. His post continues along this thread to the figure of 12, gesturing toward the wider scale of these efforts.
Public Reaction
The post drew a mixed response. While some users welcomed the government's initiatives, many others raised questions about job security, examination processes and the fees charged by skilling institutes, repeating demands for permanent employment and timely recruitment results.
