“As we eagerly await the unveiling of the Budget 2024, we hope for budgetary initiatives that amplify the synergy between education and industry, acknowledging the pivotal role of new-age skills in shaping our workforce for emerging industries. We wish to see an increase in the budget percentage for the education sector as per the recommendations of NEP. A supportive budget can catalyze our efforts in implementing an industry-aligned curriculum and advanced technology enablement, further empowering students for new-collar jobs. With a robust commitment to holistic knowledge imparting and a focus on employability, we anticipate measures that strengthen the bridge between academia and industry, enabling the education industry to continue shaping a skilled, adaptive, and job-ready workforce for the dynamic demands of the future. We hope the government allocates enough funds to strengthen the Internationalization of Higher Education, as outlined in the NEP 2020.”