AI, Education, and the Future of India | Will We Make the Leap?

Newton School of Technology: https://tinyurl.com/mthst9f8

India is at a crucial crossroads when it comes to technology, AI, and global competitiveness. In this in-depth conversation, Vijender Chauhan sits down with Siddharth Maheshwari, Co-founder of Newton School of Technology, to explore the hard-hitting realities of Indian tech education, the impact of AI on coding jobs, and whether India can produce globally competitive talent.

Newton School of Technology (NST) is an industry-led, modern tech institution that aims to build India’s next generation of top-tier software engineers. With a focus on real-world skills and deep tech education, it bridges the gap between academic learning and industry needs.

We discuss:

- The future of coding in the age of AI
- Why most Indian universities may not be ready for the tech revolution
- How the digital divide can either exclude or empower India’s rural youth
- Siddharth’s vision for making India’s tech education world-class
- Real stories of students who transformed their lives through the right education
- The uncomfortable truth about passion, discipline, and success in the startup world


If you’re a student, educator, or professional curious about the future of technology and education in India, this is a must-watch.
Watch till the end to understand how India can truly leap forward.


Timestamps:

00:00 - Preview
01:10 - Welcoming Siddharth Maheshwari
02:18 - Why Youth Drive Change
03:35 - Siddharth’s Background and Inspiration
05:33 - Challenges at IIT and Faculty Impact
07:07 - IIT’s Competitive Environment
08:15 - NSUT’s Mission vs. IIT
09:10 - Will AI Steal Coding Jobs?
12:17 - Can AI Bridge the Digital Gap?
14:11 - NSUT’s AI Policy for Students
15:03 - Natural Language Coding with AI
16:03 - India’s Position in Global AI Race
18:43 - AI and National Security
20:21 - Public vs. Private Investment in Education
21:56 - University Rankings and Human Capital
23:20 - Inclusion in Education
25:43 - Internet Access and Social Mobility
27:35 - Addressing Biases in LLMs
28:23 - Balancing Passion & Boring Tasks
30:31 - Impact Stories from NSUT
35:11 - When Students Lose Motivation
36:11 - NSUT’s Use of Technology
38:53 - NSUT’s Vision and Early Challenges
41:27 - Future Vision for NSUT
42:51 - Closing Remarks and Gratitude

About Dr Vijender:

Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants.

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