Union Budget 2025: Centre of Excellence for AI in Education to be established with Rs 500 crore outlay, focus on regional language textbooks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her eighth consecutive budget presentation on February 1, 2025, emphasizing the government’s sustained efforts to accelerate growth, secure inclusive development, and boost household sentiment. The budget speech, presented in Parliament at 11 a.m., aims to uplift India’s economic prospects while remaining fiscally disciplined.

This year’s budget comes at a time when India’s economy is projected to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in 2025-26, according to the Economic Survey for 2024-25. The survey, tabled in Parliament on January 31, reflects optimism regarding India’s post-pandemic recovery but emphasizes the need for sustained reforms to achieve long-term economic stability.

During her address, Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education, with an outlay of ₹500 crore. The center aims to harness the potential of AI to revolutionize India’s education system by enabling personalized learning, enhanced teaching tools, and greater access to quality education across the country.

Additionally, the budget will prioritize the development and promotion of regional language textbooks to ensure inclusivity and bridge the educational gap across diverse linguistic communities. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for students who face barriers due to language constraints.