Arunachal's Rs 2139 cr education budget covers major fee waivers, infra boost
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Arunachal's Rs 2139 cr education budget covers major fee waivers, infra boost

India Today  

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has allocated Rs 2139 crore for education in the 2024-25 budget which covers key infrastructure initiatives, fee waivers,a nd more. Key initiatives include the creation of 30 new government higher secondary and senior secondary schools and the construction of residential quarters for teaching staff across Arunachal Pradesh. ENHANCING HIGHER EDUCATION The Arunachal Pradesh education budget places a strong focus on higher education, with substantial investments planned for infrastructure development in two engineering colleges, two model degree colleges, and the Binni Yanga Government Women's College. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE WAIVERS The Arunachal Pradesh budget introduces innovative scholarship programmes designed to empower students and promote higher education.

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Punjab: ₹92 cr released for SC post-matric scholarship scheme
1 month ago

Punjab: ₹92 cr released for SC post-matric scholarship scheme

Hindustan Times  

To provide financial assistance for the education of Scheduled Caste students, the Punjab government has released ₹92 crore from the budget provisions for the year 2024-25 under the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Scheme. To provide financial assistance for the education of Scheduled Caste students, the Punjab government has released ₹ 92 crore from the budget provisions for the year …

Andhra Pradesh budget 2024: Rs 29,909 crore allocated to education sector, focus on rural development
2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh budget 2024: Rs 29,909 crore allocated to education sector, focus on rural development

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Monday presented the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, totaling Rs 2,94,427.25 crore. Sectoral Allocations: Education : Rs 29,909 crore allocated for school education. Rural Development: Rs 16,739 crore allocated for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, overseen by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. Agriculture and Rural Development: Significant emphasis on agricultural welfare, with …

In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹436 cr for fees of poor kids in private schools
2 months ago

In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹436 cr for fees of poor kids in private schools

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Enrolment under the free education scheme in UP saw a significant jump from 71,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,14,196 in the current academic session. Moreover, over 5 lakh children across the state are currently getting education under RTE in private schools, a government spokesperson said. In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹ 436 cr for fees of poor kids …

Parliament discusses ministry-specific allocation in budget
5 months, 1 week ago

Parliament discusses ministry-specific allocation in budget

The Hindu  

Both Houses took up discussions on ministry-specific budgetary allocations - railways, urban affairs, education and agriculture on August 1. Continuing the debate till 9 PM, the Lower House saw several Opposition MPs raise the slashing in education allocation for SC/ST/OBC and minority students. Opposition MPs Asaduddin Owaisi and Iqra Choudhary highlighted the concerning rate of dropouts among Muslim students, decreased …

Telangana budget allocates Rs 21,292 crore for education department
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana budget allocates Rs 21,292 crore for education department

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state government proposed a budget of Rs 21,292 crore for the Education department for the financial year 2024-25, an increase 9.3% over the revised estimate of Rs 19,472 crore in 2023-24. The previous BRS government had proposed a budget estimate of Rs 19,093 crore for the year 2023-24, which the Congress government has surpassed with tangible numbers. The …

8 per cent of education budget allocated to higher education: UGC
5 months, 2 weeks ago

8 per cent of education budget allocated to higher education: UGC

Hindustan Times  

In a commitment to prioritize higher education, an allocation of ₹47,619 crores from the budget has been made to Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, representing a significant increase of 8 percent over last year's budget. Starting from the financial year 2024-25, funding for specific colleges affiliated with Central Universities is realigned from the UGC Budget line to the …

‘Union Budget is a blow to the student community’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Union Budget is a blow to the student community’

The Hindu  

The All-India Democratic Students’ Organisation, Mysuru, has criticised the Union Budget for 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman, saying it encourages the students to suffer in a “debt-trap”. Instead of reducing fees and increasing public-funded institutions to reduce the burden of educational expenditure on the common people, the government is asking students to take loans to meet the higher …

Union Budget 2024-25: Nirmala Sitharaman announces e-vouchers for students; education loans up to ₹10 lakh
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024-25: Nirmala Sitharaman announces e-vouchers for students; education loans up to ₹10 lakh

The Hindu  

As part of the new loan scheme announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, e-vouchers will be given to one lakh students every year to secure loans up to ₹10 lakh to pursue higher education in domestic institutions. “This initiative will undoubtedly empower many aspiring students to pursue their academic goals without the burden …

'Raise budget outlay for education and research'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

'Raise budget outlay for education and research'

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Former Vice-Chancellor of Anna University E Balagurusamy on Saturday urged the central government to increase the budgetary allocation for education and research. "During the last few years, spending on education has remained stagnant at around 10.5% of the total government budget and has only marginally increased from 2.8% to 3.1% of the GDP," he added. However, there has not …

Release Pending Fee Reimbursement Bills: Bandi
9 months, 1 week ago

Release Pending Fee Reimbursement Bills: Bandi

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: BJP national general secretary and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar demanded the state government release the funds for pending fee reimbursement to the students as per the tokens issued by the previous government. He said in a statement released on Saturday in Karimnagar that the situation of the degree, PG, engineering, and vocational colleges has become miserable in the …

T.N. Budget 2024 | ₹1,000 a month for boys who have studied in government schools, to pursue higher education
10 months, 3 weeks ago

T.N. Budget 2024 | ₹1,000 a month for boys who have studied in government schools, to pursue higher education

The Hindu  

Following the success of the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Pudhumai Penn Scheme, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday, February 19, 2024 announced the ‘Tamizh Pudhalvan’ scheme to benefit boys, who have studied in government schools from classes 6 to 12, by providing them with financial assistance of ₹1,000 a month in their bank accounts for their higher education. Finance Minister Thangam …

Interim budget: Centre slashes allocation for education, UGC funding cut by 61%
11 months, 1 week ago

Interim budget: Centre slashes allocation for education, UGC funding cut by 61%

Hindustan Times  

The interim budget presented on Thursday set aside ₹1.2 lakh crore for education, a roughly 7% decrease compared to the revised estimate number for 2023-24, even as the allocation for the University Grants Commission was slashed by 61%, the largest ever cut in at least five years. According to the budget document, of the total outlay, the Union government has …

Education Budget 2024: ₹47619.77 cr allocated for higher education in FY 24-25
11 months, 1 week ago

Education Budget 2024: ₹47619.77 cr allocated for higher education in FY 24-25

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Interim Budget allocated ₹47619.77 cr to the Education Ministry's Department of Higher Education for FY 24-25. While presenting the Interim Budget 2024, the finance minister highlighted that female enrolment in higher education increased by 28 percent and that in STEM courses stands at 43 percent which is one of the highest in the world. …

Budget 2024: What does education sector need to achieve Viksit Bharat goals?
11 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024: What does education sector need to achieve Viksit Bharat goals?

Live Mint  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Interim Budget 2024-25 on February 1. Here is what experts expect for the education sector from the Interim Budget: Viksit Bharat Galgotias University CEO Dr Dhruv Galgotia said he eagerly anticipates a budget that not only prioritises education but harmonises seamlessly with the ambitious Viksit Bharat vision. Online higher education According to …

Union Budget 2024: What are pre-budget expectations for the education sector?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: What are pre-budget expectations for the education sector?

India Today  

With the union budget 2024 just around the corner, India is setting high hopes for transformative reforms, including tax cuts, incentives, and a conducive regulatory framework. Eklavya Model Residential Schools and the Skill India Programme, PM SHRI School, a centrally ''India has one of the world's largest education systems and needs adequate government funding to develop the capability, infrastructure, and …

In first budget after Karnataka poll win, Congress allots Rs 52k crore for election promises
1 year, 6 months ago

In first budget after Karnataka poll win, Congress allots Rs 52k crore for election promises

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, tabled his record 14th budget and the newly-formed Congress government’s maiden budget at the legislative assembly on Friday. He said approximately Rs 52,000 crore would be spent annually on the five key poll 'guarantees' and it is expected to benefit 1.3 crore families. FOCUS ON EDUCATION The state’s total expenditure …

19,000+ SC, ST, and OBC dropouts in higher education within 5 years
1 year, 9 months ago

19,000+ SC, ST, and OBC dropouts in higher education within 5 years

India Today  

As per the Ministry of Education, over 19,000 students belonging to OBC, SC, and ST categories dropped out from various courses at central universities, IITs, and IIMs during the period of 2018 to 2023. The available records reveal that a total of 19,256 students dropped out from Central Universities, Indian Institutes of Technology, and Indian Institutes of Management from 2018 …

How will the union budget help improve education infrastructure of the country?
1 year, 9 months ago

How will the union budget help improve education infrastructure of the country?

India Today  

The latest Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a new benchmark for the education sector, with a significant allocation of Rupees 1.1 lakh crores. DIGITAL EDUCATION The FM announced the establishment of a National Digital Library to promote the habit of reading across all groups of children irrespective of “geographies, languages, genres and levels, and device-agnostic …

Delhi Budget 2023: Rs 16,575 Crore Allocated To Education, Push On Education Infra Revamp
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Budget 2023: Rs 16,575 Crore Allocated To Education, Push On Education Infra Revamp

ABP News  

Delhi FInance Minister Kailash Gahlot presented the Delhi Budget 2023-24 in the legislative assembly today, March 22, 2023. Compared to last year's Delhi Budget education allotment of 16,278 crore, there hasn’t been a significant increase in education expenditure, with just a nominal addition of Rs 298 crore. However, the Delhi Budget 2023 underlined the AAP government’s push and commitment towards …

Education sector not given enough funds, say UTF leaders
1 year, 9 months ago

Education sector not given enough funds, say UTF leaders

The Hindu  

Cut in allocation an indication of march towards privatisation of education sector in the days to come, they allege Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh United Teachers’ Federation on Thursday said “inadequate budget allocation indicates privatisation of the education sector in the days to come”. Prasad said development of the education sector would not be possible with allocation of only 10.6 …

Budget 2023 is a case of education taking a hit
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 is a case of education taking a hit

The Hindu  

The allocation made for education in the Union Budget 2023 reminds a person of these lines from the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem, “Work without Hope”: “Work without Hope draws nectar in a sieve, And Hope without an object cannot live.” However, the news headlines shouted out a different story: ‘highest ever allocation to education’; ‘8% steep rise for education’; ‘first-ever …

Is the budget allocation of 2023 satisfactory for teacher training and empowerment?
1 year, 11 months ago

Is the budget allocation of 2023 satisfactory for teacher training and empowerment?

India Today  

School education offers the maximum opportunity and capacity to build competencies and life skills in children; therefore, the educator's role has never been more important. ABOUT BUDGET 2023 ALLOCATIONS It is encouraging to see the 2023 Budget's focus on re-envisioning teacher training through "innovative pedagogy, curriculum transaction, professional development, dipstick surveys, and ICT implementation." The budget's focus on inclusiveness and …

TS Budget: Big figures, but no moolah to education department
1 year, 11 months ago

TS Budget: Big figures, but no moolah to education department

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has only allocated ₹19,093 crore, up from ₹16,085.69 crore last year, to the education department out of the ₹2.9 lakh crore Budget outlay presented for the financial year 2023–24. On the other hand, the state government's flagship initiative, Mana Ooru Mana Badi, which aims to upgrade the basic infrastructure in over 26,000 government and local body …

Improving the quality of higher education
1 year, 11 months ago

Improving the quality of higher education

Hindustan Times  

The pressing challenges of equity, climate, and health will only intensify in 2023. While multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning suggest an overhaul of today’s higher education system, it is, in fact, a circle back to our roots. The provision of online degrees and certifications, the licence to blend up to 40% of the curriculum with online learning, and the plans to …

Budget 2023: Education Ministry gets highest-ever allocation of ₹1.12 lakh cr
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: Education Ministry gets highest-ever allocation of ₹1.12 lakh cr

Hindustan Times  

In the 2023-24 financial year, the central government plans to spend over ₹1.12 lakh crore in the education sector. Education Budget 2023 Live Updates In Budget 2023, Education Ministry has received highest-ever allocation of ₹ 1.12 lakh crore This is also the highest-ever budget allocated to the ministry. As per revised estimates of 2022-23 financial year shown in budget documents, …

Union Budget 2023 | Education budget highlights, highest-ever allocation of Rs 1.12 lakh crore
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023 | Education budget highlights, highest-ever allocation of Rs 1.12 lakh crore

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth budget today. For the Education Budget 2023, the main demand is for an overall higher budget allocation as per the NEP 2020 directives of making the education budget at least 6% of the total GDP. CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR AI RESEARCH The surge in AI apps and technology has spurred the Union …

Union Budget 2023 | Edtech tax subsidy, better digital infrastructure and 8 other things education experts want
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023 | Edtech tax subsidy, better digital infrastructure and 8 other things education experts want

India Today  

The National Education Policy 2020 made it very clear that the education budget needs to be at least 6% of the total GDP. “As per NEP, the government needs to promote multimodal learning so that high quality resources are made available to all students, irrespective of location or background,” says Sumeet Mehta, Cofounder and CEO, LEAD. “Such digital content repositories …

Budget 2023 expectations: From foreign educational bill to more focus on teachers' training, here's what we are expecting
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 expectations: From foreign educational bill to more focus on teachers' training, here's what we are expecting

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. INCREASED IN FUNDS FOR TEACHER TRAINING "The education sector being the primary sector for the economy, the upcoming budget 2023 has high expectations towards creating a foundation for quality education. In this regard, Amrita Ghulati, Director-Academics, IC3 Institute says, "Changes outlined in the …

Budget 2023 Expectations: Education sector seeks increased funding for infra development, training
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 Expectations: Education sector seeks increased funding for infra development, training

Firstpost  

Union Budget 2023 is being closely watched by educators and stakeholders across India, due to the numerous challenges faced by the education sector in recent years. Increased funding for infrastructure development and training and professional development are two areas where the education sector is hoping to see attention in Budget 2023. From introducing Atal Tinkering Labs and a special Budget …

Budget 2023 expectations: Top 7 things education sector needs
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 expectations: Top 7 things education sector needs

Hindustan Times  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 on February 1. We expect that the upcoming budget promises adequate public investment on education to lead young India on the path of unprecedented growth. We expect the Government to materialise the idea of Digital University as envisaged in its last year’s budget …

Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Education sector demands infrastructure development and enhanced fund allocation
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Education sector demands infrastructure development and enhanced fund allocation

Firstpost  

There is a need to increase funding from private industries like in most developed countries. From increasing allocation for higher education to upskilling, here are the top budget expectations of the education sector: Increasing allocation for higher education In 2022, the overall budgetary allocation for education was 3.1 per cent of the GDP. Therefore, it is expected that the overall …

Budget 2023 Expectations: From Focus on Private Institutes to Scholarships, What Education Sector Wants?
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 Expectations: From Focus on Private Institutes to Scholarships, What Education Sector Wants?

News 18  

While the government did add a slew of measures during the Union Budget last year, including the digital university initiative, the one-class-one channel initiative, PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, tele-mental health, we need to do a lot more if India has to become a truly digital hub of the world, says Prof YSR. The budget committed last year to the …

Union Budget 2023: What does education sector expect from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman?
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023: What does education sector expect from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman?

India TV News  

Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2023-23 on February 1. The education sector has high hopes for this year's budget as the government has recently introduced new initiatives and policy changes under the National Education Policy. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE Education sector experts have shared their expectations and recommendations for this year's budget. Overall, the …

Union Budget 2023: What are the pre-budget expectations for the education sector?
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023: What are the pre-budget expectations for the education sector?

India Today  

Soon, India will become a superpower with the existing thrust on start-ups, fin-tech, and other science & technology innovations taking place, the foundation of which is quality education. The impetus of tech education, beyond just online learning, will equip a large part of the youth with industry relevant skills, with the hope of propelling India's economic growth further. FORGE STRONGER …

Budget 2023: Increase Allocation, Funding In Research To Boost Higher Education
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: Increase Allocation, Funding In Research To Boost Higher Education

ABP News  

The higher education sector in India is at a crossroads. Notably, the implementation of the National Education Policy, consolidation of different higher education regulators to a single ‘Higher Education Commission’, ‘Common University Entrance Test’, and entry of foreign universities are expected to transform higher education and catapult India to the top of the league. The allocation for higher education in …

Budget 2023 Expectations: Will This Union Budget Push India as the New Destination for Foreign Students?
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 Expectations: Will This Union Budget Push India as the New Destination for Foreign Students?

News 18  

The overall budget allocation in FY 2022-23 for higher education was Rs 40828.35 crore. The government has already brought the National Education Policy 2020, which proposes various reforms in school education as well as higher education including technical education. either exempt from GST or start levying the GST on sale of education books to enable the manufacturer to claim Input …

State owes private schools ₹1,200 crore towards RTE fees
2 years ago

State owes private schools ₹1,200 crore towards RTE fees

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the state education minister announced in the ongoing assembly winter session about making a ₹200-crore provision from the budget for the Right to Education, private schools in Maharashtra have raised their concern about the non-payment of earlier RTE fees, amounting to a whopping ₹1,200 crore. HT Image “The government owes a refund of around ₹1,200 crore …

Delhi Govt Cuts Budget for Conducting Exams in Schools for 2022-23
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Govt Cuts Budget for Conducting Exams in Schools for 2022-23

News 18  

The Delhi government has reduced the budget for conducting exams in the schools run by it from Rs 125 to Rs 90 per student for 2022-23, according to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education. “All heads of government schools of Directorate of Education are hereby informed that necessary budget allocation — Rs 90 per student from Class 1 …

Delhi govt cuts budget for conducting exams at schools for 2022-23
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi govt cuts budget for conducting exams at schools for 2022-23

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has reduced the budget for conducting exams at government schools from ₹125 to ₹90 per student for 2022-23, according to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education. Delhi govt cuts budget for conducting exams at schools for 2022-23 "All heads of government schools of Directorate of Education are hereby informed that necessary budget allocation -- ₹90 …

Delhi budget: Here's how funds were allocated for education over five years
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi budget: Here's how funds were allocated for education over five years

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday presented its annual budget worth ₹75,800 crore for the upcoming financial year. Read: 20 lakh jobs, new electronic city: Top highlights of Delhi's 75,800 crore budget 2021 The Delhi government in its Annual Budget 2021-22 had allocated ₹16,377 in its total budget of ₹ 69,000 crore. 2020 In its 2020 budget, the Arvind Kejriwal government …

In a First Education Budget Crosses Rs1 Lakh Crore: MoS Education in Rajya Sabha
2 years, 9 months ago

In a First Education Budget Crosses Rs1 Lakh Crore: MoS Education in Rajya Sabha

News 18  

The government has increased the education budget for this financial year. Replying to queries during the question hour in the Upper House, Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar said that the 15th Finance Commission provided a grant of Rs 6,143 crore for online learning and development of professional courses besides other grants. “This is the first-time in education, the …

TN Budget: Girls from govt. schools to get ₹1,000 a month till completion of higher education
2 years, 9 months ago

TN Budget: Girls from govt. schools to get ₹1,000 a month till completion of higher education

The Hindu  

The DMK government on Friday made two major announcements benefiting government school students -- it would provide a monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to all girl students, who studied from Class 6 to 12 in government schools, until the completion of their graduation or diploma and it would also bear the education expenses of both boys and girls from these schools …

Maharashtra Budget 2022: Govt Increases Allocation for Education to Rs Rs 3,370.24 cr; Key Annoucements
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra Budget 2022: Govt Increases Allocation for Education to Rs Rs 3,370.24 cr; Key Annoucements

News 18  

The state government of Maharashtra presented the budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 on Friday. This year the state government of Maharashtra has bumped the budget allocation for the education sector by a substantial margin. This year, the budget allocation for the education sector is Rs 3,370.24 crore. The government of Maharashtra, with the state budget 2022, aims to encourage …

How Education Budget 2022 can drive NEP: Need for special focus, huge investments, and better control on expenses
2 years, 11 months ago

How Education Budget 2022 can drive NEP: Need for special focus, huge investments, and better control on expenses

India Today  

India is at the threshold of embracing enormous levels of global opportunities. In the long-term, the policy recommends investments in key thrust areas of education: teacher education and development, revamping colleges and universities, promotion of research, foundational literacy, and quality early childhood care education. Appointment of an independent advisory board consisting of private school leaders, educators, eminent academicians, industry representatives …

Budget 2022: Covid-hit Education Sector Seeks Higher Budgetary Allocation from FM
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: Covid-hit Education Sector Seeks Higher Budgetary Allocation from FM

News 18  

The most significant development in the education sector in the past year was the announcement of the National Education Policy 2020, which has the potential to transform the education system in the country. Kamlesh Vyas, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, said that government needs to fund both in terms of capex and opex, especially in technology upgradation, research facilities, physical …

Budget 2021: Gearing up for an Atmanirbhar education system
3 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2021: Gearing up for an Atmanirbhar education system

India Today  

India's first post-Covid-19 Budget 2021 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was momentous in more ways than one. Moreover, the 45 per cent increase in budgetary allocation towards e-learning and the launch of the new PM e-Vidya scheme to provide multi-modal access to education for teachers and students is laudable as this is a small step towards India becoming a …

2021 to be 'Year of Education', ₹1,000 crore investment planned: Arunachal CM
3 years, 10 months ago

2021 to be 'Year of Education', ₹1,000 crore investment planned: Arunachal CM

Hindustan Times  

The Arunachal Pradesh government has dedicated 2021 as the 'Year of Education with a planned investment of ₹1,000 crore for the sector, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Friday. Participating in the budget discussion, Khandu told the assembly that his government will launch 'Mission Shiksha' to improve the standard of education in the next two years with six focus areas …

Education budget downsized by 20 per cent in TS
3 years, 11 months ago

Education budget downsized by 20 per cent in TS

Deccan Chronicle  

The announcement to downsize the 2021-22 state budget by 20 per cent could prove to be bad news for the education sector, experts suspect. The government's state budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year had allocated just 6.69% of the total outlay to the education sector, making it the state’s lowest ever in terms of percentage. Of the projected outlay of …

Govt Cuts Education Spending by Rs 6,000 Crore in Budget 2021, Allocation Lowest in 3 Years
3 years, 11 months ago

Govt Cuts Education Spending by Rs 6,000 Crore in Budget 2021, Allocation Lowest in 3 Years

News 18  

In the first post-pandemic budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the spending on education has been reduced by Rs 6,076 crores from Rs 99,300 crore in 2020 to Rs 93,224 in 2021. The education budget this time is the lowest in three years — with school education taking the biggest cut of almost Rs 5,000 crore — and the …

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