Rote learning and neglect of creativity in foundational education setup in India make it less ready for marketplaces that are now driven by Artificial Intelligence. Do you agree with this view? Substantiate your argument. (Answer in 150 words)

As per skill study beyond more than 50% of Indian graduates are unemployable and lack necessary skills. ILO report: 1.5 million jobs are at risk due to Artificial Intelligence. Rote learning makes fields less ready marketplace driven by AI. Reasons for rote learning make fields less ready for marketplace driven by AI: 1) Lack of necessary skills and vocational training for adoption of AI 2) Limited research and development in Indian education institutions. R&D budget just 0.6% of GDP 3) Lack of industry-academia linkage. Education system and pedagogy not relevant for jobs in new age companies. 4) Training institutes lack necessary funds, facilities for modern skills such as AI, MLet. Measures to ken to improve: 1) New education system under NEP 2020 promotes learning outcomes and vocational training 2) BSkill Prime initiative: training youth in AI, ML and other cutting technologies 3) National Research Foundation: fund research and private sector engagement for R&D 4) Measure further required Reform curriculum and AI/MLet/Tech, Teacher Training, PAIR scheme Promote, Advisory linkage, University pursuing Image. Thus for protection of labour market and to become viksit Bharat, India need to move away from rote learning toward research and development.