Education Budget 2026-27: 1.39 Lakh Crore Boost for Modernization, AI, and Medical

• Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 1,39,289 crore to education, a significant increase aimed at modernizing the sector.
• Focus areas include school education, higher education, and skill development, with an emphasis on employability.
• PM SHRI schools will be transformed into 'smart schools' with improved infrastructure, digital classrooms, and sports facilities.
• New 'Centers of Excellence' for Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be established to teach coding and data science.
• Special funds are allocated for new medical colleges and nursing institutions, utilizing existing district hospital infrastructure.

Why It Matters: The 2026-27 education budget prioritizes modernization, AI integration, skill development, and medical education expansion.