Education sector gets Rs 218.3 billion allocation in new budget
Summary
The government has allocated Rs 218.3 billion for the education sector in the upcoming fiscal year budget, with an increase of Rs 7 billion from the current year, including Rs 1 billion for mapping community schools' infrastructure needs.
Key Points
- The government allocated Rs 218.3 billion for education in the new fiscal year budget.
- This allocation increased by Rs 7 billion compared to the current fiscal year.
- Rs 1 billion is earmarked for mapping infrastructure needs of community schools nationwide.
- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle presented the budget in a joint session of the Federal Parliament.
