Creating an education system of global standards that is accessible to all—especially to the underprivileged—is extremely important for building a strong society. It must be acknowledged that there has been significant expansion of education in India after independence. The literacy rate, which was below 10% at the time of independence, has now risen to nearly 80%. Vocational education, especially in engineering and medical fields, has made great strides.

However, even today, 20% of the population remains illiterate—which means a number equivalent to the entire population of the United States cannot even recognize the alphabet. These individuals mostly belong to tribal, backward, and female communities.

If education is seen as a means of empowering individuals, then excluding the underprivileged from it will never lead to a strong society. Along with the government, society too must contribute to the field of education. A national movement must arise to ensure that education reaches every household.