MadhuKumari
In the union budget for 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made many promises regarding the education sector. The budget focuses on closing the learning gap through school closures and digital education, from launching a digital university to expanding the reach of the PM e-vidya program. During Covid-19, the finance minister attempted to cover the losses that transpired in the previous two years.
Teachers have had conflicting feelings about how school and higher education budgets are allocated. While some criticized the government for its insufficient funding allocation, others applauded the creation of a digital university.
Many teachers applaud the government’s efforts to promote the digital university and the “one class, one TV channel” scheme, believing that the initiatives demonstrate the government’s commitment to using technology to improve online education and access to education across the country.
