Focus On High-Speed Internet, Digital Devices, Smart Classrooms
By ANURAG GUPTA
Co-Founder of STEMROBO Technologies
We believe that the Union Budget 2025-26 can play a key role in addressing gaps in the education sector. While the FY 2024-25 allocation of ₹73,498 crore for School Education was a positive move, there are still significant gaps, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, where access to high-speed internet, digital devices, and smart classrooms is still limited.
We urge the government to dedicate funds to improve infrastructure, like high-speed internet and digital tools, in schools. It is very important to invest in teacher training programmes that focus on new technologies like AI, coding, and robotics.
This will help educators adapt to the future needs of students. Investments in AI, STEM, and robotics labs in schools will support hands-on learning and innovation.
Investing in STEM education will equip students with the skills they need for future jobs, encouraging problem-solving and creativity. This is a key step in achieving the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, especially the inclusion of AI, coding, and robotics in the curriculum.
The drop in student enrolment by 37 lakh shows the need for more support for underprivileged students.
We suggest offering more scholarships to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access education. Providing financial support will help ensure that students from all communities have equal access to opportunities., can help increase enrolment and participation.
We urge the government to support Ed-Tech companies that offer affordable, AI-based, and adaptive learning tools for underserved areas. More funding for research in AI, robotics, and IoT can help drive new ideas and innovation.
