Opinion: Opinion | Snakes And Ladders: How NEET Has Now Become A Trauma Machine For 22 Lakh Students
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Summary
When incompetence becomes normalised within systems meant to shape futures, the damage extends far beyond rankings and admissions. It reshapes an entire generation's relationship with trust, effort, and hope itself.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source NDTV - India
Published Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right