For accessible higher education in Ladakh, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday has proposed to set up a central university in Leh, while she was presenting the Union Budget 2021-22. "For accessible higher education in Ladakh. I propose to set up a central university in Leh," said Sitharaman while presenting the Budget in the Parliament.

"100 new Sainik schools will be set up in partnership with NGOs, private schools, and states. We would be introducing the legislation this year to implement the setting-up of the Higher Education Commission of India," she added. There are other 'umbrella' structures to be created for higher education, the Finance Minister announced.

The Union Budget 2021-22 proposals rest on six pillars of Health and well-being, physical and financial capital and infrastructure, inclusive development for aspirational India reinvigorating human capital, innovation and R&D, minimum government and maximum governance

More than 15,000 schools will be strengthened under NEP 2020," added Sitharaman. The Union Budget 2021-22 proposals rest on six pillars of Health and well-being, physical and financial capital and infrastructure, inclusive development for aspirational India reinvigorating human capital, innovation and R&D, minimum government and maximum governance which is going to set a solid foundation to ensure the sustainable development of the country.