Education and Skill Development: Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow
The workforce of tomorrow needs to be equipped with the right skills today. The Union Budget’s focus on *education* and *skill development* aims to create a generation of tech-savvy professionals.
*Key Announcements:*
- ?10,000 crore fund dedicated to *AI* and *digital skill development*.
- Expansion of *Skill India* and *PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)* to train 1 crore youth.
- Introduction of *AI, coding, and **robotics courses* in school curriculums.
- *Higher education loan subsidies* for students pursuing *STEM* fields.
*Sectoral Impact:*
- Increased *employability* in high-demand fields like *AI, cybersecurity, and **automation*.
- Creation of a *highly skilled digital workforce* ready to compete globally.
- Improved *accessibility to technical education* for students from all backgrounds.
