Budget 2026: The Game-Changer India Needs to Fix Schools Now? Nirvaan Birla Weighs In
India’s education world is buzzing as Union Budget 2026 approaches. Experts want real action on the ground, not just big announcements. The push for digital learning, AI skills, and hands-on education is already strong. Now it’s time to spread that to smaller towns and make sure first-time students from all backgrounds get a fair shot.
Nirvaan Birla, who runs Birla Open Minds Education Ltd., shared his take ahead of the budget. “This is our chance to build India into a top talent exporter,” he said. “Let’s empower teachers to bring the National Education Policy to life. The kids today will shape tomorrow. Give them digital tools, and they will lead in a tech-driven world.”
He points out the positives already in play. India has clear goals for digital classrooms, AI training, practical skills, and fresh ideas. Plus, with more than 200,000 startups ready to roll, we have the muscle to make it happen at scale.
Budget 2026 could lock this in by boosting teachers, speeding up rollout, and creating a workforce ready for anything.
