The Union Budget for 2026-27 is out, and while politicians argue about taxes, there are some big updates that actually matter to students and young tech enthusiasts.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major funding boosts for education, space exploration, and technology. Here is a simple breakdown of what is changing.

🚀 Space & Science: To the Moon (and Beyond)

Space satellite in orbit
The Department of Space sees a funding boost ahead of human missions.

If you dream of being an astronaut, good news: The Department of Space received ₹13,705 crore this year. That is a 10% jump from what was spent last year.

Why the increase? India is preparing for Gaganyaan, its first mission to send humans into space. The budget also supports building a new launch pad and future moon missions.

🎓 Education: More Campuses, More Hostels

The total education budget has gone up by over 8% to ₹1,39,289 crore. The government is focusing heavily on:

  • STEM Education: More money for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs.
  • State Universities: A special ₹1,850 crore grant to help upgrade state-level colleges.
  • Girls' Hostels: A new plan to build science-focused hostels for girls in every district to encourage more women in science.

🎮 Tech & AI: The "Deployment Hub"

The budget isn't just about textbooks. There is a massive push to make India a global hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Gaming.

New policies aim to make computing power (the stuff that runs heavy AI models and high-end games) cheaper and more accessible within India. If you are coding the next big app or game, the infrastructure might just get a lot better.

⚖️ The Other Side: What Are Critics Saying?

Not everyone is happy. Opposition leaders have criticized the budget for missing some key issues:

  • Unemployment: Critics like Rahul Gandhi argue the budget doesn't do enough to create real jobs for young graduates.
  • Inflation: Prices for daily items are high, and opponents say this budget offers no relief to regular families.
  • "Cruel" Cuts: The Congress party called the reduction in funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission (which brings water to rural homes) "cruel" to the poor.

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