Maharashtra’s education budget allocation declines despite increase in total funding
MUMBAI: While the state’s budgetary allocation for education, sports, arts, and culture in 2025-26 has risen by about Rs 7,000 crore compared to the previous year, the sector’s overall share of the total budget has been shrinking. This year, the combined allocation for these areas—falling under the broader social sector—accounts for 13.9% of the total…
