COVID-19 forced vulnerable Indian households into ‘impossible choices’: Study
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Summary
The new study by researchers from Lancaster University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) was published in PLOS One
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Thursday, 11 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right