The United Progressive Alliance government on Friday launched a new centrally-sponsored education scheme to achieve its target of universal education by 2020. The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha......
Though the outlay for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is retained at Rs 13100 crore, the increase in allocation for education sector by 6% to Rs 36400 is viewed favourably. Budget Provisions The budget......
Budget 2012: Education sector hopes to capitalise income tax benefits Service tax rate raised from 10 per cent to 12 per cent. GST to become operational by August 2012. No change in corporate tax......
Budget Provisions Excise duties on paper and paperboard (P&B) and pulp have been increased by 1 per cent. Imposed an excise duty of 6 per cent on wastepaper Waste paper is being fully exempted......
Budget provisions To launch a national multi-skill programme called Skill India, which will provide training in traditional professions like welding and carpentry etc. Allocated amount of Rs......
Economic Survey points out that the overall level of education in India is below global standards. There has been a marked improvement in female literacy as per Census 2011. Though the male......