A recent video of popular educator Khan Sir from Patna has gone viral where he strongly criticises the Narendra Modi government for its lack of work in the education sector. In the video, Khan Sir says that despite being in power for over 10 years, the central government has failed to make any substantial progress in school or higher education. He backs his claims by comparing key statistics from 2014 to 2024 and says there’s hardly any visible change in basic parameters like school numbers, teacher recruitment, or infrastructure development.
I wanted to cover this topic because education is one area where promises are plenty, but actual delivery is often minimal. When someone like Khan Sir, who teaches lakhs of students across India, openly calls out the system, it forces us to pay attention. His data-driven criticism raises valid questions—why are schools still short of teachers, why is the dropout rate still high, and why is technology still missing in many government schools? It’s not about politics—it’s about accountability. Whether you agree with him or not, the discussion he has started is important and must reach more people.
What Did Khan Sir Say in the Viral Video?
Khan Sir, who is known for explaining tough subjects in a simple way, posted a short video recently where he bluntly said, “Modi government ne education mein kuch kaam hi nahi kiya hai”. He said this while teaching a current affairs topic and quickly switched to real statistics to support his point.
Here are the key points he raised in the video:
- School numbers have hardly changed: He said in 2014, there were about 15 lakh government and government-aided schools in India, and in 2023, the number is still around the same.
- Teacher vacancies remain high: According to him, lakhs of posts for teachers are still lying vacant across different states. Recruitment drives have been either delayed or cancelled repeatedly.
- No solid change in budget share: He pointed out that despite a massive overall budget, the share for education has remained around 2.5% to 3% of the GDP, which is way below the NEP target of 6%.
- Where is the implementation of NEP 2020? He argued that even though NEP 2020 was introduced with fanfare, its ground-level implementation is still missing in most states.
His Main Argument: No Ground-Level Impact
Khan Sir stressed that schemes like PM SHRI, Digital India, and Smart Classrooms sound good in speeches, but they haven’t reached the grassroots in a big way. He gave an example from rural Bihar, where schools still don’t have proper benches or blackboards.
He also said that entrance exams have become more expensive and more commercialised over the years, making it harder for poor students to compete. Coaching has become necessary because schools are not delivering basic quality.
Why His Statement Matters
This is not just a YouTuber ranting. Khan Sir has credibility among students preparing for government exams, UPSC, SSC, and banking. He has millions of followers online and offline. So when he makes such a bold statement, it shakes public opinion and starts a larger debate.
Interestingly, he’s not the first to raise such concerns. Experts, teachers’ unions, and even some government education reports have admitted gaps in implementation. But when someone popular says it in such direct language, it hits harder.
Let’s Look at the Facts
Here are a few government figures to cross-check Khan Sir’s claims:
| Parameter | 2014 | 2023-24 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools (Govt + aided) | 15 lakh approx | Still around 15 lakh | No significant change |
| Education Budget Share (% of GDP) | 2.8% | 3.1% | Still below 6% NEP target |
| Teacher Vacancies | Over 10 lakh | Still over 9 lakh | Mostly unfilled |
| Dropout Rate (Secondary) | Around 17% | Still ~12% | Some improvement but slow |
Clearly, his points are not far off the mark.
Public Reactions and Media Response
After the video went viral, social media was flooded with reactions. Many users praised Khan Sir for speaking the truth. Others accused him of being “anti-government.” But most agreed that the education sector needs serious reform and attention—not just policy announcements.
Some news portals picked up the video and tried to fact-check his claims. Most of them confirmed that the issues he mentioned do exist, though some argued that slow progress is due to state-level bottlenecks too, not just central inaction.
