Budget 2026: Girls' Hostels, University Townships, Hospitality Institute Announced
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News18•01-02-2026, 12:25
Budget 2026: Girls' Hostels, University Townships, Hospitality Institute Announced
- •Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a girls' hostel in every district across the country in the Union Budget 2026-27.
- •The Centre plans to support five university townships near major industrial logistics centres, each featuring multiple universities, colleges, residential complexes, and research facilities.
- •A National Institute of Hospitality will be created to align academic excellence with industry requirements, and NIMHANS-2 will be established.
- •The budget includes upgrading the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and establishing three new Ayurveda institutes and three new AIIMS.
- •A pilot initiative will train 10,000 tourist guides at 20 iconic sites, and an 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' Standing Committee will be formed.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 focuses on expanding educational infrastructure, skill development, and healthcare facilities nationwide.
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