Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a wide-ranging set of education and skill development initiatives while presenting the Union Budget 2026.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a wide-ranging set of education and skill development initiatives while presenting the Union Budget 2026. The proposed university townships will be located near major industrial and logistics hubs and are expected to house multiple universities and colleges. Announcements form part of the government’s broader effort to expand access to education, healthcare and skill development while improving national infrastructure. The Budget proposes to deliver a powerful push to infrastructure, including highways, ports, railways and power projects. Sitharaman made parliamentary history by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026.