look news india
News India Live, Digital Desk: In the Union Budget 2026, ‘Youth Power’ has been considered the main pillar of developed India. The government has prepared a masterplan to not limit the education system to just books and connect it with the needs of modern technology and industry. this years school education For ₹83,562 crore And higher education For ₹55,727 crore have been allotted.
1. Major Announcements: Emphasis on digital learning and creativity
The government has adopted the emerging AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) Major steps have been taken to promote the sector:
Content Lab in 15,000 schools: 15,000 labs will be set up to promote creative technology in secondary schools.
Labs in 500 colleges: 500 special labs will also be created in higher educational institutions so that the youth can be prepared for the digital economy.
AI and future skills: Investments in teacher training and infrastructure have been increased to include topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the curriculum.
2. Higher education and infrastructure: New institutions and townships
5 University Township: 5 new ‘University Townships’ will be developed near key industrial and logistics corridors. These townships will bridge the gap between education and employment.
Girls Hostel in every district: To increase the participation of girl students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects, the government will create a girls hostel in every district.
New NID: A new initiative to accelerate design education in Eastern India National Institute of Design (NID) will be installed.
3. Allocation of budget to major institutions
| Institute/Scheme | Budget 2026 (₹ crore) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|
| IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) | ₹12,123.00 | +6.82% |
| NITs (National Institutes of Technology) | ₹6,260.00 | +10.07% |
| Central University | ₹17,440.00 | +4.49% |
| UGC (University Grants Commission) | ₹3,709.00 | +11.18% |
| Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan | ₹42,100.00 | +2.06% |
4. Skill Development: Boost of ₹9,885 crore
In the budget of the Ministry of Skill Development Huge increase of 62% Has been done.
PM-SETU Scheme: Provision of ₹6,140 crore to modernize ITI institutes.
Healthcare Skills: 1 lakh ‘Allied Health Professionals’ (radiology, anesthesia etc.) will be prepared in the next 5 years.
Tourism Guides: 10,000 tourist guides will be upskilled with the help of IIM.
5. Studying abroad is cheaper
As a huge relief to students, money can be sent for education and medical treatment abroad. TCS (Tax Collected at Source) To reduced from 5% to 2% Has been done. With this, getting international education will be cheaper than before.
