Union Budget: Key Highlights for Education sector

Highest Expenditure on Education as per cent of GDP, in recent years.
For the effective implementation of National Education Policy, 15000 schools will be strengthened initially. These schools will mentor and work as a model for the NEP implementation across the country.
100 new Sainik schools to be set up in partnership with NGOs and private schools,
For making education more inclusive, government will set up 750 Ekalavya residential schools in the Tribal Areas.

· Higher Education Commission responsible for setting standards , accreditation, regulation and regular funding of the Colleges and Universities, will be set up.

Central university to be set up in Leh.
Collaboration with Japan for the sharing of technology and knowledge.

· Realigning National Apprenticeship Training scheme for graduates and diploma holders in Engineering, to improve employment opportunities.

· Partnership with UAE and Japan in area of skill development and recognition.

· Revamped Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for welfare of SCs.

· National Research Foundation with outlay of ₹50,000 crore over 5 years.

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