The survey reported that while over 65 per cent of Indians are literate, only a fraction of the population is highly educated. 16.7 per cent of Indians, the largest chunk inside the literate bracket, have not completed even primary school education.
The survey found that in eight per cent of households Indians discontinued education after they achieved the desired level. For a whopping 21 per cent, however, financial constraints came in the way. In addition, four per cent discontinued education “to work for wages or salary” and another five per cent for “other economic reasons”.
Given the shifting economic scenario in India, the mood is one of general optimism. What big changes do you hope the government will make to transform education in India in the years to come?
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