Commenting on the Union Budget 2026, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director of JIS Group, highlighted the transformative vision in the latest Budget for India's education sector. "This Budget marks a decisive shift towards future-ready education by strengthening infrastructure, expanding skill-linked learning and deepening industry alignment," he said.
Singh highlighted that the government's emphasis on inclusive access, with initiatives like girls' hostels, shows a commitment to fairness and opportunity in education.
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'Budget fits well with our long-term vision'
He also pointed out that the Budget focuses on STEM and innovation. The proposal to create new committees under the 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' framework fits well with JIS Group's long-term vision. "The emphasis on inclusive access through initiatives like girls' hostels, along with a sharper focus on STEM, innovation and the proposal of emerging committees under the 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' framework, strongly resonates with JIS Group’s vision," Singh commented.
'These investments help meet needs of today's economy'
As stated by Singh, investments into advanced lab equipment, digital infrastructure, and vocational training is vital for supporting educational institutions that want to develop talent to help meet the needs of today's fast-changing economy. By combining practical experience with theory, educational institutions can better prepare their students to work successfully in the ever-changing service and enterprise sectors of India.
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"It reinforces our commitment to integrating advanced labs, digital and vocational programs, and robust industry collaborations—ensuring our students are not just educated, but prepared to contribute meaningfully to India's evolving services and enterprise ecosystem," he asserted.
