Paper leaks could be a bigger scam than the Commonwealth Games”, says Khan Sir, Founder of Khan Global Studies, at ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025

· “One person alone cannot change a nation of 140 crore. Change must begin within us,” says Khan Sir.

· “Edtech platforms offer features, but education needs teachers too”, says Khan Sir.

Mumbai, 22 February 2025 “Paper leaks could be a bigger scam than Commonwealth Games” said Khan Sir, renowned educator and founder of Khan Global Studies & Khan GS Research Centre, at ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025.

Khan sir was speaking in the session ‘The 21st Century Indian – Learning to Survive’ on the growing issue of paper leaks and called for a transparent and streamlined examination system.

He highlighted the limitation of individual efforts, saying, “One person alone cannot change a nation of 140 crore. Change must begin within us.” He reiterated that his fight is not against politics but about addressing real issues by actually ensuring that students are prepared not just for exams, but for life itself.

“Every student must learn a skill, regardless of their course, to build a stable future,” he highlighted the need for practical education, systemic reforms and skill development to prepare the youth for real-world challenges.

Khan Sir said that education must go beyond academics, urging students to focus on employability. “We should acquire a new skill every year – be it driving or anything useful. The right skill set makes a person employable,” he said. Highlighting the shortcomings of edtech companies, he added, “These platforms offer features, but education needs both teachers and features.”

Discussing flaws in the education system, he pointed out the stark contrast in medical college fees, stating, “Government colleges charge minimal fees, making education accessible. But private institutions demand such high fees that students prefer buying leaked exam papers instead of spending lakhs on tuition. Education is so expensive in India that students are flying abroad.”

ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025, centred on the theme ‘Humanity’s Next Frontier’, will convene thought leaders and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities in India’s rise in a rapidly changing world. In the face of climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and technological advancements such as AI, the summit delved into India’s role as both an ancient civilisation and a demographic powerhouse in shaping the future. The two-day summit brings together a confluence of ideas from global thought leaders, intellectuals, and change-makers, covering transformative possibilities in science, medicine, social contracts, and global leadership, with experts from diverse fields offering bold visions of a better, more sustainable world for all.

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