Though the education is the primary focus for the government but the Union Budget has increased the budgetary allocation about 16 percent for the primary education for the year 2010-11. It has been increased from Rs.26800 crore to Rs. 31300 cr. Several other measures have been taken in the field of education and creation of new jobs for younger generation in the budget.
Bundelkhand, which have been a centre of focus for AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, has been given Rs. 1200 crore for job creation in the area. Rs. 40100 crore has been allocated for the National Rural Employment Scheme and Rs. 48000 crore for Bharat Nirman scheme to create more employment in the country.
The Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has proposed to increase post matric (10th standard) scholarships for SC categories. Promise has also been made for creation of more rehabilitation centres in the country for physically challenged people.
A National Clean Energy Fund has also been proposed for innovation and development of clean energy.
