Executive Brief
India's education budget has grown 40% in five years, but learning outcomes continue to decline — raising fundamental questions about expenditure efficiency.
Key Takeaways
India's education budget has grown 40% in five years, but learning outcomes continue to decline — raising fundamental questions about expenditure efficiency.
- Education budget increased 40% over 5 years to ₹1.48 lakh crore
- NEP 2020 implementation faces delays in 14 states
- Learning outcomes continue to decline despite increased spending
- Higher education receives 40% of budget, school education 60%
Key Numbers
₹1.48 lakh croreTotal Education Budget (2025-26)Union Budget
2.9%Education as Percentage of GDPEconomic Survey
60%School Education ShareBudget Documents
40%Higher Education ShareBudget Documents
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Evidence & Confidence Summary
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Confidence Score
Strong Evidence