India has made progress in terms of increasing primary education attendance rate and expanding literacy to approximately two thirds of the population. India's improved education system is often cited as one of the main contributors to the economic rise of India. Much of the progress specially in Higher education. However, India continues to face stern challenges. Despite growing investment in education, 25% of its population is still illiterate; only 15% of Indian students reach high school, and just 7% graduate. School in Bundi, Rajashtan, India, 2011.

The caretaker at a local school leaves her daughter resting on a hammock whist she gets on with her duties. Budi, Rajasthan, India, 2011.