Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman allocates ₹42,100cr for Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman just bumped up the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan budget to ₹42,100 crore for 2026-27—a solid increase aimed at making sure all kids, up to class 12, get a fair shot at quality education.
Centre-state cost sharing
The Centre and states usually share costs in a 60:40 split (90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan states).
In FY25 (2024-25), Uttar Pradesh got the biggest chunk, followed by Bihar and Madhya Pradesh—so the impact is felt where it's needed most.
Overall education budget
Overall education spending is up to ₹1.39 lakh crore. School Education alone gets ₹83,562 crore.
Plus, there's extra cash for PM POSHAN (₹12,750 crore) to support mid-day meals and PM SHRI (₹7,500 crore) for upgrading schools.
It's all part of a bigger push to make learning better—and more accessible—for everyone.