Education Sector Seeks Funding and Reforms in Union Budget 2026-27

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, education sector experts and leaders emphasize the need for increased funding and reforms focused on skill-based education, digital and AI-enabled learning, teacher training, and research infrastructure. They call for stronger public-private partnerships, incentives for industry-linked programs, and measures to implement the National Education Policy effectively. Addressing challenges like the digital divide, quality enhancement, and curbing student outflow to foreign universities are also key priorities highlighted across sources.