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# 💰 +20% in India’s Education Budget. China’s Nuclear Capacity Up 20%. Health Care Providers in South Korea.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/20-in-indias-education-budget-chinas-nuclear-capacity-up-20-health-care-providers-in-south-korea/
- Published: 2025-02-10T12:45:45.000Z
- Updated: 2025-02-11T09:00:23.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #277 Looks at the Education Budget in India, China’s Operational Nuclear Capacity, and Health Care Providers in South Korea.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Charts

💰 **Education Expenditure.** Nearly 20% rise in India's education budget  
⚛️ **Nuclear Capacity.** China's operational nuclear capacity grew 20%  
⚕️ **Healthcare.** 20% rise in healthcare providers in South Korea

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## 💰 Nearly 20% Rise in India's Education Budget 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfiJJ6AOiEc-tKjALLMcgTS4d-1fJrrVTvvl_hoZms6jj5R8PzWfHTHgaZeyBa66RGZhXSLuYwye0kSaaFQwupzcvmNEhvCYXcSJWkChBetBl5rELt7miPSfgJodlseNHb9IWhz7A?key=ySn3yEAdL8RYcNZus7JvuoL2)

India's education budget expanded from ₹820B in FY 2018 to ₹1.12T in FY 2024, reflecting the government's dedication to quality education. Aligned with the [National Education Policy (NEP)](https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload%5Ffiles/mhrd/files/NEP%5FFinal%5FEnglish%5F0.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 2020, this increase prioritizes digital learning, infrastructure, and skill development to enhance accessibility and quality. The NEP 2020 emphasizes access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability. The [skills budget](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/features/indias-national-education-budget-202425?ref=newsletters.qs.com) has also seen a significant boost, with a 38% increase aimed at enhancing employability. 

## ⚛️ China’s Operational Nuclear Capacity Grew 20%

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeFc-0bFVuXVcfS_UcG32oah6lrzgXVb8vi9Wtx0PuVGUX15Hghap8zrrUMuGNJByr0TvJak1bOrZWmbnIHeGIrIVzEKM0-MGuyKxdVtM9oFZjTXYEQMmk1ENPnMdjTtL1babgzkQ?key=ySn3yEAdL8RYcNZus7JvuoL2)

China's nuclear capacity boomed from 308 MW (1991) to 56,888 MW (2024), fueled by energy transition goals. The[ 14th Five-Year Plan ](https://globalenergymonitor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GEM-China-Nuclear-brief-August2024.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com)(2021–2025) targets 70 GW by 2025 and 200 GW by 2035 and relies on constructing 150 new reactors, requiring[ a $370–440 billion investment](https://www.nuclearbusiness-platform.com/media/insights/chinas-nuclear-power-program-a-blueprint-for-global-competitiveness?ref=newsletters.qs.com). China aims for nuclear power to supply at least [15% of electricity](https://www.nuclearbusiness-platform.com/media/insights/chinas-nuclear-power-program-a-blueprint-for-global-competitiveness?ref=newsletters.qs.com) by 2050.

## ⚕️ 20% Rise in Healthcare Providers in South Korea

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf8Phnpf347GW27ko7wUhdH2argkgB72B9JGJxFZZJ6POdoLcRuuGKiuiA1ngV253K_8vU9DKIUUEsqvzBvdPeO5voQyZ71gFdvfsao9wutQj_Z4DLd2EDluIrRA8wARH_O6gzr?key=ySn3yEAdL8RYcNZus7JvuoL2)

South Korea's healthcare workforce has expanded from 61,780 in 2000 to 100,400 in 2022, driven by an aging population and rising healthcare demands. To counter a projected shortage of [15,000 professionals](https://www.mohw.go.kr/board.es?mid=a20401000000&bid=0032&list%5Fno=1480151&act=view&ref=newsletters.qs.com) by 2035, the government will increase medical school admissions starting in 2025\. The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) is reinforcing essential healthcare services and striving to reduce health inequalities through its [National Health Plan](https://www.khepi.or.kr/healthplaneng?ref=newsletters.qs.com).

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