Budget 2026: Five New Universities, Girls' Hostels in Every District Announced
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 12:28
Budget 2026: Five New Universities, Girls' Hostels in Every District Announced
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1.
- •Key education announcements include five new universities and girls' hostels in every district.
- •A high-powered committee on 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' will be formed to boost the service sector.
- •AVGC 'Content Creator Labs' will be established in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges.
- •TCS rates for overseas tour packages and LRS for education/medical purposes have been reduced.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 focuses on boosting education infrastructure and skill development with new universities and hostels.
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