Post Budget statements from Educationists on Budget allocation for education sector

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Vice-Chancellor, World University of Design

“We hail the intent in this budget of a New India that aims to make the country as one of the leading higher education destination in the world. The focus on a new national policy, efforts to increase government funding, emphasis on research, skilling & digital technologies are the levers that will surely help drive India’s growth as one of the leading economies in future. We look forward to achieve the collective digital dream.”

Mr. Prashant Gupta

Executive Director, Sharda University

“Allocation of Rs 400 crore for world-class higher education, ‘Study in India’, new national education policy, thrust towards R&D, skilling and new –age technologies are all steps in the right direction that will help, the government, industry and academia in establishing India as the next educational hub. Additionally, the emphasis on quality education, improving the overall infrastructure will help the country become future-ready with a deeper focus on research and new age skills such as robotics and AI.”