In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hrd-ministry-wants-rs-2300cr-more-for-covid-hit-edu-sector/articleshow/76701058.cms