Sitharaman Unveils Girls' Hostels, Education Townships in Union Budget 2026

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Firstpost•01-02-2026, 12:07
Sitharaman Unveils Girls' Hostels, Education Townships in Union Budget 2026
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, her ninth consecutive budget, from Kartavya Bhawan.
- •The budget includes a plan to establish one girls' hostel in every district across the country to support female students in higher education, especially in STEM fields.
- •Sitharaman announced the development of five new university townships and the setting up of the National Institute of Hospitality.
- •The initiative aims to provide safe and accessible accommodation, improving enrolment and retention of women in advanced scientific disciplines.
- •The budget also proposes telescope infrastructure facilities to promote astrophysics and astronomy through immersive experiences.
Why It Matters: Union Budget 2026 focuses on women's education with girls' hostels in every district and new university townships.
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