Universalisation of education

The education sector is clearly at a major crossroad today. Thanks to the success of programmes like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the number of out-of-school children in the 6-14 age group in the country has declined considerably in recent times. This has come down to less than 5% of the population in that age group. To me, this is a huge achievement. However, while it has ensured that children are enrolled in schools, the quality of education still remains a concern.

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