While presenting the interim budget on February 1, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had stated that, “In the full budget in July, our Government will present a detailed roadmap for our pursuit of ‘Viksit Bharat’.” If India does aim to become a developed country by 2047 as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, the Union Budget 2024 which will be presented on July 23 must prioritise the education of children, who are the future of the country. Read on to find out what experts from the education sector shared with us at Brainfeed about their expectations from the Union Budget 2024.
The allotment of a substantial sum for the education sector and Skill Development is a great investment in the future of the nation. By strengthening the infrastructure and access to quality education for students through digital learning platforms, access to online resources, and educational technology, students will have access to quality education through increased funding of scholarships and research grants thus fostering innovation and preparing them for a tech-driven future.
