India, Feb. 1 -- With the artificial intelligence wave taking over the world, the Union Budget 2025-26 paved the way to boost AI adoption in India's education sector. During her speech on February 1 (Saturday), finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will set up a Centre of Excellence in AI for education with a total outlay of INR 500 Cr.

Notably, three such centres - for agriculture, healthcare and sustainable cities - were announced back in 2023. This time, the focus is on training individuals on the AI skills for the education sector.

Besides, the budget proposed setting up five National Centres of Excellence for skilling in the manufacturing industry. With global expertise and partnerships, these centres ai...