The BJP, in its 'Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra', had promised free laptops to meritorious students. In today's budget, presented by Finance Minister Rajesh Agarwal, there was no mention of the free laptops. The government has also cut the budgetary provisions for secondary education and higher education compared to that of previous government dispensation. The higher education sector also saw a significant cut. Last year's budget had a provision of Rs 2,742 crore, while this year it was Rs 272.77 crore, marking a shortfall of Rs Rs 2,469.73 crore.

Source: dna July 11, 2017 15:56 UTC