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Union Budget 2025: Rs 500 Crore Allocated towards AI Centre of Excellence

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The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has prioritized education, employment, and skill development to prepare India’s workforce for the future. Read more... With significant allocations for artificial intelligence (AI) integration, skilling initiatives, higher education loans, and support for working women, the budget aims to boost India's global competitiveness. Read less

Allocation for Education, Employment, and Skilling

  • Rs 500 crore allocated for AI-focused Centres of Excellence in Education to integrate generative AI into the learning ecosystem and enhance research capabilities.

  • Five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling to raise vocational training standards and bridge the existing skill gaps.

  • Atal Tinkering Labs expansion in government schools over the next five years to foster scientific thinking.

  • 10,000 scholarships under the PM Research Fellowship Scheme to support tech-focused research at IITs and IISc.

  • The National Digital Skill Development Mission aims to provide automation skill training and incentives for private-sector partnerships.

Higher Education Loans

  • The Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) Tax Collected at Source (TCS) threshold increased from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, easing the financial burden on families funding overseas education.

  • TCS on education-related remittances funded through loans has been removed, ensuring that students can access global education without additional financial strain.

  • Expansion of Work-Integrated Learning Programs and credit-linked skilling initiatives to improve employability for students.

Medical Education Expansion

  • The government has announced plans to add 10,000 new medical seats in various colleges.

  • IIT Patna’s infrastructure and hostel capacity will be expanded, enhancing opportunities for students pursuing technical education in Bihar.

  • 75,000 new undergraduate medical seats will be added over the next five years, strengthening India’s healthcare education and accessibility.

Empowerment and Employment for Women

  • A new scheme for SC/ST women offers term loans with a 5-year tenure, benefiting 5 lakh women from marginalized communities.

  • Expanded credit-linked skilling and apprenticeship programs to empower women with employment opportunities.

  • Increased investment in AI-driven learning and higher education infrastructure to provide more accessible learning paths for women in STEM fields.

Youth Employment and Skilling Initiatives

  • Global standard Centres of Excellence for Skilling will equip youth with industry-ready skills.

  • Government-led initiatives for AI literacy and automation training to prepare young professionals for the digital economy.

  • Introduction of a DeepTech Fund of Funds and 10,000 fellowships for tech research to foster innovation and technological self-reliance.

  • Expansion of IITs and medical colleges to accommodate more students and improve higher education outcomes.

  • Increased support for vocational training programs to enable India’s youth to compete in global job markets.

With a strong focus on digital education, AI integration, and workforce readiness, the Union Budget 2025-26 lays the foundation for a future-ready India. The strategic investments in education, employment, and skilling will drive inclusive growth and position India as a global leader in innovation and talent development.

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