Modi govt plans to connect with Gen Z:One Union minister to visit one university every day to understand students’ issues

Modi government is planning to send a Union minister to a university every day to connect with young people. The ministers will interact with students about their concerns and seek to understand their views on issues related to the country. Under the ‘One Day, One University’ programme, ministers will visit designated universities and discuss various issues with students. They will listen to students’ views and provide information about government schemes, particularly those aimed at young people and students. According to sources cited by news agency PTI, the initiative aims to establish a direct connection with Gen Z. 2 Union ministers given responsibility According to sources, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya have been tasked with coordinating with the universities and the ministers who will visit them. The plan was also discussed at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. However, the complete schedule of the ministers’ university visits has not yet been announced. Protests intensified after police action on July 20 On July 20, police lathicharged protesters during the Cockroach Janata Party’s march to Parliament in Delhi. Following this, the government faced widespread protests, while the Opposition disrupted proceedings during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. After this, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25. PM released several videos on social media Amid protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak, PM Modi released several videos on social media. In these videos, he addressed Gen Z on the paper leak issue. In one video, the PM also said he was willing to forgive students who abused him during the protests. ​