7 IITs, 15 AIIMS, large number of other institutions set up since 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman
'The Skill India Mission has trained 1.4 crore youth, upskilled and reskilled 54 lakh youth and established 3000 new ITIs,' the finance minister said.
A large number of new institutions of higher learning have been set up," she added. (Image: Official X account/Rashtrapati Bhavan)Press Trust of India | February 1, 2024 | 04:01 PM IST
NEW DELHI: A large number of new institutions of higher learning, namely 7 IITs, 16 IIITs, 7 IIMs, 15 AIIMS and 390 universities have been set up since 2014, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Presenting the interim budget 2024-25, Sitharaman also said 3000 new ITIs have been established.
"Our prosperity depends on adequately equipping and empowering the youth. The National Education Policy 2020 is ushering in transformational reforms. PM ScHools for Rising India (PM SHRI) are delivering quality teaching and nurturing holistic and well-rounded individuals," the finance minister said.
Also readEducation Budget 2024: Higher ed sees Rs 9,600 crore cut from RE; UGC funds halved
"The Skill India Mission has trained 1.4 crore youth, upskilled and reskilled 54 lakh youth and established 3000 new ITIs. A large number of new institutions of higher learning, namely 7 IITs, 16 IIITs, 7 IIMs, 15 AIIMS and 390 universities have been set up," she added.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Next Story
]Interim Budget 2024: Women in STEM highest in world; highlights of Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech
Education Budget 2024: Upgradation of Anganwadi and PM Poshan 2.0 will be expedited, the finance minister said during the Union Budget 2024 speech. The government is also planning to set up more medical colleges.
Anu Parthiban
