After Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, presented the Union Budget for the year 2025-26 on 1 February 2025, P. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor, Amrita University, stated, “The Union Budget announced by the FM takes a thoughtful and future-focused approach, prioritising education, skilling, and innovation as key drivers of growth.”
“The emphasis on expanding access to quality education, strengthening research capabilities, and fostering scientific thinking through initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs, AI excellence centres, and national skilling hubs will play a transformative role in shaping India’s future,” Rangan added.