2023-24 Economic Survey highlights 26.5% growth in India's higher education enrollment since FY15, with underprivileged sections showing faster female enrollment.
Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights significant growth in India's higher education sector, with total enrollment increasing by 26.5% to nearly 4.33 crore since FY15. Underprivileged sections, including SC, ST, and OBC, have shown faster growth in female enrollment. The National Education Policy 2020 aims to transform India's educational landscape by focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy for all students and embedding lifelong learning in the education and skills ecosystem. The Union Budget 2024 is expected to address key areas such as funding for scholarships and financial aids, reconsidering higher education funding models, infrastructure development, and supporting research and innovation.
July 22, 2024
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