As per Budget 2025, How many Atal Tinkering Labs are proposed to be established in government schools over the next five years?

Key Initiatives Announced in Union Budget 2025-26 The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced several significant initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and development in education, technology, and manufacturing across India. Major Proposals and Allocations • Atal Tinkering Labs: Proposes the establishment of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools over the next five years to enhance curiosity, innovation, and scientific temperament among students. • Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme: A new initiative to provide digital-form Indian language books for school and higher education to improve accessibility and understanding. • Private Sector-Driven R&D: An allocation of ₹20,000 crore to boost private sector-driven research, development, and innovation. • PM Research Fellowship Scheme: Introduction of 10,000 fellowships for technological research in IITs and IISc, with enhanced financial support. • National Centres of Excellence for Skilling: Establishment of five National Centres of Excellence with global expertise to equip youth for advanced manufacturing under the "Make for India, Make for the World" initiative. • Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence: A new Centre of Excellence in AI for education, with a budget outlay of ₹500 crore.