The Union Budget 2025 positions education as strategic national infrastructure, boosting the Ministry of Education’s allocation to ₹1,28,650 crore. Key initiatives include broadband for schools, 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs, digital textbooks in Indian languages, expanded IIT and medical seats, AI-driven learning, skill centres, and research fellowships—aimed at enhancing access, quality, and employability for India’s students.