Chennai: We welcome the focus on education, skills, job creation and entrepreneurship in this budget, said Vijay K Thadani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, NIIT Ltd.

He told, emphasis on promoting excellence in higher education on a level playing field by identifying 10 public and 10 private institutions, is a good move.

Digital repository for validation of qualification will provide a great boost to high employment industries, such as the IT sector. Also, upgradation of National Career Services will produce more effective connection of jobs with skills.

The maturity of digital technology and its role in the society is visible from the fact that MOOCs will be used for mentoring new entrepreneurs.