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Decoding the EducationWorld | Gen Z Protests: How to fix India’s education system?

August 10, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

In this episode of the Decoding the EducationWorld Podcast, Managing Editor Summiya Yasmeen speaks with Mansoor Khan, Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka and educationist, about the urgent need to reform India’s education system.

Against the backdrop of the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and nationwide Gen Z protests, the conversation examines recurring exam paper leaks, NTA and CBSE accountability, high-stakes examinations, coaching culture and the need for greater transparency in the assessment system.

Mansoor Khan also discusses underfunded government schools, teacher shortages, the regulation of private schools, the disconnect between education and employability, and the impact of AI and automation on jobs. He outlines the education reforms he would prioritise in Parliament and shares a message for India’s young people demanding greater accountability and a more equitable, future-ready education system.

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