New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a host of significant steps focusing on India's technological capabilities initiatives under the Union Budget 2025. These measures aim to bolster research, manufacturing, and digital connectivity. Here is everything announced for the technology budget.

The government has announced broadband connectivity under the Bharat Net initiative. All government secondary schools and primary health centres in rural areas will have broadband access, facilitating enhanced education and healthcare services in remote regions.

A new Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) dedicated to education will be established with an outlay ofRs 500 crore. This centre aims to develo...