The Government of India has framed and approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to transform the education landscape into a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and learner-centric ecosystem. It accords high priority to enhancing access, equity, and quality of education for everyone. It promotes the provision of physical infrastructure, digital tools & connectivity, and greater industry-academic linkages.
In line with the vision of NEP 2020, it has been announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 that the Union Government aims to support States through the challenge route, in creating 5 University Townships in the vicinity of major industrial and logistic corridors. The Department of Higher Education has initiated a consultation process with relevant stakeholders such as State Governments, Academia, Industry representatives etc.
To make India a global leader in services, and to optimise the potential for growth, employment and exports, assessing the impact of emerging technologies, including AI, on jobs and skill requirements and propose measures thereof, Union Budget 2026-27 has also announced setting up of a High-Powered ‘Education to Employment and Enterprise’ Standing Committee to recommend measures that focus on the Services Sector as a core driver of Viksit Bharat. The composition of the Committee is at Annexure.
In line with NEP 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) into the school curriculum. The framework introduces AI from the preparatory stage to build AI-literate learners by 2030, focusing on computational thinking, digital literacy, innovation, problem-solving, and responsible technology use.
To ensure availability of professionals for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Sector, Government of India has announced in Union Budget 2026-27 to set up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges by supporting Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai.
This information was given by Minister of State for Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Annexure
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1263 ASKED BY ADV. CHANDRA SHEKHAR ON THE SUBJECT ‘IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSITY TOWNSHIPS AND EDUCATION-TO-EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES’, ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026
Composition of High-Powered ‘Education to Employment and Enterprise’ Standing Committee
| S. No. | Name and Designation | Role |
| 1. | CEO, NITI Aayog | Chairperson |
| 2. | Secretary, Department of Commerce | Member |
| 3. | Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs | Member |
| 4. | Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT | Member |
| 5. | Secretary, Department of Higher Education | Member |
| 6. | Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment | Member |
| 7. | Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Member |
| 8. | Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy | Member |
| 9. | Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Member |
| 10. | Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh | Member |
| 11. | Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar | Member |
| 12. | Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra | Member |
| 13. | Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh | Member |
| 14. | DG, CII | Member |
| 15. | DG, FICCI | Member |
| 16. | SG, FISME | Member |
| 17. | President, NASSCOM | Member |
| 18. | DG, SEPC | Member |
| 19. | Dr A. Sakthivel, Founder-President of the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association | Member |
| 20. | Dr Chandan Chowdhury, Professor, ISB | Member |
| 21. | Dr. Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University | Member |
| 22. | Programme Director (Services), NITI Aayog | Member
Convenor |
