Union Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces Centre of Excellence for AI in education with Rs 500 Cr outlay

The Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will set up a dedicated centre of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI) in education with Rs 500 crore outlay, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 today.

In her 2023 budget speech, Sitharaman had announced the establishment of three Centres of Excellence for artificial intelligence in top educational institutions. With these centres, the government aims to foster interdisciplinary research and development of cutting-edge applications on AI.