In her presentation of the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a significant announcement, stating that a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education will be established with a total outlay of ₹500 crore. This initiative aims to leverage AI to transform educational practices and enhance learning experiences across the country.
Sitharaman highlighted that the government had previously announced three Centers of Excellence in AI for agriculture, health, and sustainable cities in 2023. She added, “I had announced three excellence centers in AI for agriculture in 2023. Now a center of excellence for education will be set up with an outlay of ₹500 crore.”
Along with this, the Finance Minister also announced the establishment of five National Centers of Excellence for Skilling, focusing on equipping Indian youth with the necessary skills for global manufacturing opportunities. Furthermore, the government plans to expand infrastructure in IITs to accommodate 6,500 additional students, strengthening the foundation for India’s growing role in global tech and manufacturing.
ALSO READ: Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increases Kisan Credit Card Loan Limit from 3 Lakh to Rs 5 Lakh
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis condemned the violence and asserted that the attacks on police and…
Sunita Williams was also one of four astronauts who were stuck at the International Space…
During her address at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, US Director of National Intelligence…
New footage shows missing Indian-American student Sudiksha Konanki and person of interest Joshua Riibe at…
The girl’s father, Ihsan Ali, 44, and mother, Zahraa Ali, 40, have been charged with…
With this vote, the DMK-led government has once again demonstrated its legislative strength, while the…