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.
He also said that the addition of 75,000 undergraduate medical seats over the next five years will significantly strengthen healthcare education and accessibility. The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme is a commendable step towards inclusive and accessible learning.
Moreover, Venkat Rangan mentioned, “At Amrita, we welcome these progressive measures and look forward to aligning with the nation’s and our chancellor Amma’s vision to drive impactful change in higher education, healthcare, and research.”