Education Gets Rs 1.48 Lakh Crore In Budget 2024
23 July 2024
The Union Budget for 2024-25 has an allocation of Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment and skilling
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Presenting the Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman said Budget 2024 will focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs and the middle class
The Government will launch a scheme to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in 500 top companies
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Under the internship scheme, the youth will get Rs 5,000 per month as internship allowance and one-time assistance of Rs 6,000
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The government will also provide financial support for loans up to Rs 10 lakhs for higher education in domestic institutions
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Higher participation of women in workforce will be ensured by promoting hostels and creches
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The government will implement three schemes for employment-linked incentives
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The incentives will be based on enrollment in the EPFO and focus on recognition of the first time employees
One month wage will be given to all persons newly entering the workplace in all formal sectors
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The scheme is expected to benefit 210 lakh youth
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