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History India is famous for is well structured education system that prevailed in the country from the remote past. India used to be the education center in the ancient times and students used to come to India to learn. Nalanda was famous for its educational infrastructure in the ancient times. Rulers of the medieval age and later on, the colonial rulers encouraged the spread of education with policies, programs and commissions. After independence India built up a very large system of education following the planning and recommendations of the various national commissions set up by the Indian government.

British Rule During the colonial rule of British, though the education system improved a lot but the literacy rate was very low. In the ancient times Brahmans, the highest class holds the authority to gain knowledge. British wanted the natives to be educated enough to be able to help them in administrating the Indians. So they introduced the new education system in India.

Present System After independence Indian followed the same pattern. Government spent a lot to establish and expand educational institutions throughout the country. But the government system could not produce the desired results. Condition of the public educational system deteriorated during the decade of nineties. There are many reasons behind it. Most the population of India lives in village and the schools in rural areas have little or no facilities. In some areas teachers are lazy, always drunk, uninspiring and even violent towards children. A very little improvements have been done in the educational system on the part of government and the public educational system is unable the match with the new demands of the Industry etc.

Solutions Private investment in the field of education has increased and is job oriented. But most of the people can not afford the costs of sending their children to schools and colleges. To alleviate such problems it will take a great deal of efforts and commitment on part of public and private sectors of India. New organizations, committees, examinations will be required to improve the quality of education. Government may need to come up with such schemes as providing meals, books and supplements so that children can be inspired to come to schools.