IGI Logo

Below the Union Budget 2025: Education Sector By Prof Rudra Pratap, Founding Vice-Chancellor, Plaksha University

“The biggest problem in India is delivering quality education to a very large population base. The Union Budget 2025 outlay of ?500 crore for Centre of Excellence for AI in Education will go a long way in addressing this. By integrating AI-driven tools into learning, this initiative will cultivate technological fluency, equipping students to think critically and solve real-world problems. Additionally, 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs and broadband access in all secondary schools will ensure early exposure to emerging technologies, fostering grassroots innovation.

At the research level, the Deeptech Fund of Funds and 10,000 new PM Research Fellowships at IITs and IISc will accelerate advanced research. These measures create a seamless pipeline from foundational learning to cutting-edge innovation, positioning India as a global technology leader.”

Above views are of the author and not of the website kindly read disclaimer