Establishment of a digital University in the Country
While presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recommended the establishment of a digital university to deliver education based on a hub and spoke concept. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated the establishment of a central university in Leh to improve access to higher education in Ladakh.
In order to make higher education in Ladakh more accessible. In Leh, I propose establishing a central university, Sitharaman stated. "In collaboration with NGOs, private institutions, and states, 100 new Sainik schools will be established. This year, we want to introduce legislation to establish the formation of the Higher Education Commission of India, "she continued.
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic-induced shutdown of educational institutions, Sitharaman declared the establishment of a digital university in the country.
