Representative image for Union Budget 2025.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the much-anticipated Union Budget for FY26 in the Lok Sabha on February 1. This is a record eighth Budget for the Finance Minister, who, incidentally, also holds the record for the longest Budget speech in India's history.
Talking about education, Waseem Javed, Founder & CEO, EduVib said, "The commitment by the government towards improving the quality of education in India, particularly in terms of globalisation and innovation, is well reflected in this year's budget announcement. The proposal for setting up 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs across government schools will cultivate curiosity and innovation among young minds to create a talent pool ready to compete globally. The expansion of broadband connectivity to rural schools and health centers, as announced by the Finance Minister, will empower students in remote areas further to access global learning resources and level the playing field for all."
"The push for a Bharatiya Bhasha scheme, digital Indian language books, will ensure students are equipped to engage in both local and international academic environments with greater proficiency. In addition, the proposed Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, one of which is dedicated to education, will further enhance the country's position as a leader in cutting-edge EdTech, allowing Indian students to thrive globally."
"In addition, with the new reforms in visas and international partnerships on education, Indian students can be in a better position than ever to face global challenges in terms of higher education. These initiatives will empower students even further as digitalisation continues to be embraced by the world; hence, opening a new era for exchange in global education," Javed added.
Union Budget 2025 | Nirmala Sitharaman, as Finance Minister, presented her record 8th Union Budget this time. While inflation has burnt a hole in the pockets of 'aam janata', the Modi govt gave income tax relief for those making up to Rs 12 lakh per year in salaried income. Track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analysis only on Deccan Herald. Also follow us on WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.