India's EdTech Crisis: A Call for AI-Powered Learning Ecosystems

An Indian company's hiring process reveals a stark reality: out of 2500 applications, only a handful could complete a simple real-world challenge. The author argues that India's education system stifles independent thinking, producing students dependent on spoon-feeding. The article calls for educational reform, shifting from rote learning to project-based learning and leveraging AI tools to create 'cognitive apprenticeships' that foster problem-solving skills crucial for the AI era.