Gujarat has designated Rs 63,184 crore for the education sector in the 2026–27 State Budget. The focus is on enhancing school infrastructure, student welfare, and expanding higher and technical education across the state. State Finance Minister Kanu Desai, while presenting the Budget in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, emphasized the government’s goal of achieving global competitiveness in education through policy reforms and digital infrastructure.
Significant allocations have been made under the Mission Schools of Excellence, with Rs 3,055 crore aimed at upgrading primary and secondary school infrastructure. The Namo Lakshmi Yojana has received Rs 1,250 crore to support girl students and ensure continued education. Additionally, Rs 827 crore has been set aside for students enrolled in private schools under the Right to Education Act.
The Mukhyamantri Poshtik Alpahar Yojana will be supported with Rs 598 crore to provide nutritious meals to students. Construction of modern centralized kitchens in 74 talukas is underway under the PM Poshan Yojana, with Rs 552 crore allocated for this purpose. Furthermore, Rs 342 crore has been earmarked for construction, repair, and renovation of government secondary and higher secondary schools.
Under the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana, Rs 250 crore will assist students pursuing science education. Another Rs 223 crore has been allocated for Gyan Shakti Residential Schools of Excellence. The Budget also includes provisions for bus pass fee concessions, sanitation assistance to schools, integrated school campuses, and free textbooks for primary students.
In higher and technical education, Rs 400 crore has been allocated for the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana to support students pursuing higher education. The Budget also provides funds for new government colleges, sports facilities in colleges and universities, innovation ecosystems, and IT infrastructure in technical institutions. Additionally, a Youth Mental Health Programme is planned for students in higher and technical institutions.
