Global Health Justice

Race and Class


July 9, 2024

The Shift Towards Private Education in Rural India

By Siddhant Gupta, GHJ Team

India’s education landscape is witnessing a significant shift, with nearly 50% of students now enrolled in 4.5 lakh privately managed schools, making it the third-largest school system globally. This surge is driven by low- and middle-income families seeking quality alternatives to government schools. The ‘State of the Sector Report on Private Schools’ by the Central…