💨 Abstract

A parliamentary panel has urged the Indian government to increase education spending to 6% of GDP as recommended in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The panel notes concern over India's lower spending compared to other SAARC countries like Bhutan and Maldives. The committee emphasizes the need for additional funds from the Ministry of Finance to increase education expenditure and strengthen the public education system.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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