Budget 2022: PM Modi elaborates on five positive aspects on education and skill sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a webinar in which he highlighted the positive impact of this year’s union budget on the education and skill sector in India.

PM Modi was part of a new practice under which before and after the budget 2022 PM Modi engaged in dialogues and discussions with various stakeholders. He started his discussion with a focus on the young generation and their role in the nation-building process. He said that if India has to be empowered then it is important to empower the youths of the country.

The Prime Minister elaborated on five aspects that were highlighted in the Budget 2022.

“Firstly, Key decisions have been taken for universalization of quality education i.e expansion of education with improved quality along with enhanced capabilities of the education sector. Secondly, attention has been given to skill development. Focus is on creating a digital skill ecosystem, skill development as per industry demand and better industry linkages. Thirdly, inclusion of India’s ancient experience and knowledge of urban planning and designing into education is important,” PM Modi said.

He added, “Fourthly, Internationalization has been emphasized. This involves arrival of world class foreign universities and encouragement of institutions of GIFT City getting Fintech related institutes. Fifth, focus on Animation Visual Effects Gaming Comic (AVGV) where there is huge potential of employment and there is a big global market. “This budget will help a great deal in realizing the National Education Policy.”

Prime Minister also said that it is the digital medium that helped the education process on during the pandemic in India, however, he also highlighted the digital divide that exists in India.

“Innovation is ensuring inclusion in our country. Now going even further, the country is moving towards integration”, he said.