Tag: education budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024 on July 23, 2024, marking the first budget of the BJP-led NDA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term. This year, all eyes will be on the Central Government’s plan to meet the rising demands of the education sector. We can expect a bigger push towards skill-based learning, technology, substantial reforms, and increased investments in school education.From addressing infrastructural needs to enhancing capabilities, the budget is expected to hold a better promise of shaping a more inclusive and robust system.Among the various segments of Indian education, skill-based learning is ... Read more

In 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam conveyed to the public that significant announcements should not be anticipated in the upcoming interim Budget for 2024. Over the recent financial years, there has been a substantial increase in funds allocated to education, focussing on expanding outreach, enhancing skill development, and improving educational quality.The imminent interim Budget for this year will signify the 10th budget announcement by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Ahead of the unveiling of the Interim Budget on February 1, 2024, let’s retrospectively examine the highlights of India’s education budget spanning from the fiscal year 2014-15 (FY15) to 2023-24 (FY24).Education Budget ... Read more