As India heads into Union Budget 2026, voices from the education sector are urging the government to look beyond buildings and enrolment numbers. Instead, they want the budget to focus on quality learning, skilled teachers and stronger links between education and jobs, especially for young people in smaller towns and rural areas.
Experts say this is a key moment to turn India’s large youth population into a real strength for the economy.
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SHIFT FOCUS FROM SCALE TO QUALITY
Sandeep Rai, Founder, The Circle, believes Budget 2026 should be seen as a
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