Tag: rural education access

Urban Indian families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households Education in India is often described as the great equaliser, but for millions of families, it comes at vastly different costs depending on where they live and which school they choose. The 2025 Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS: E) reveals a stark reality: urban households sending children to private schools spend nearly nine times more than rural families whose children attend government schools. From tuition fees to textbooks, uniforms, and private coaching, the financial burden of schooling exposes an alarming urban-rural and public-private divide, raising pressing questions about ... Read more

Education Sector’s Key Demands from Union Budget 2025: Digital Learning and Skills Focus As India prepares for the Union Budget 2025, the education sector is abuzz with expectations of transformative reforms. From enhancing digital infrastructure to addressing funding gaps, stakeholders are hopeful that this year’s budget will set the stage for a future-ready education system. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will deliver her eighth Budget speech on February 1, 2025, and the sector is keenly awaiting announcements that could shape the landscape of Indian education for years to come.The education sector’s demands are multi-faceted, with a strong emphasis on integrating ... Read more