Goa Budget 2025: ₹2100 Crore for Education; Internships Mandatory for Graduation

Shruti 27/03/2025

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The Goa government has earmarked ₹2100 crore for the education sector in the Goa Budget 2025, presented by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Key highlights include mandatory internships for graduation students, increased focus on coding and robotics education, and provisions for laptops and skill development.

Key Announcements

Total Allocation for Education: ₹2100 crore
Mandatory Internships: Starting from the upcoming academic year (June 2025)
Coding and Robotics Education: ₹19.91 crore allocated under the CM-CARES scheme
Laptop Provision: One laptop per class in government middle schools
Skill Development: Accessory kit worth ₹20,000 for students in specific NSQF courses

Internship Becomes Mandatory

One of the most significant announcements is the mandatory internship for all graduation students, set to be implemented phase-wise across colleges from the upcoming academic year (June 2025). This initiative aims to provide students with practical experience and better prepare them for the workforce.

Focus on Coding and Robotics

The budget allocates ₹19.91 crore for coding and robotics education under the CM-CARES (Coding and Robotics Education in Schools) scheme. The scheme includes:

Establishment of two centers of excellence
Proctored test centers in all 12 talukas of Goa

Enhancing E-Learning

To enhance e-learning, the budget includes provisions for:

Providing one laptop per class in government middle schools
Upgrading computer laboratories in these institutions

Skill Development Initiatives

The CM skill development scheme includes an accessory kit worth ₹20,000 for students studying:

Apparels and home furnishing
Beauty and wellness
Agriculture
Automobile courses under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) in higher secondary schools

Infrastructure Development

₹200 crore has been allocated to complete building repairs of all schools before the monsoon season.

Other Key Points

Literacy Target: Aiming for 100% literacy in the next financial year as part of sustainable development goals.
GSDP Projection: Projected GSDP at current prices for 2025-26 at ₹1,38,624.86 crore with a growth rate of 14.27%.
Per Capita Income: Projected per capita income of ₹9.69 lakh, indicating a robust economy.
Tax incentives for tourism entrepreneurs setting up hotels in rural areas
Full SGST reimbursement for the first 5 years for industries investing more than ₹5,000 crore

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