Government spending on education below Unesco's 15% standard

India's government expenditure on education currently remains below the 15% threshold recommended by UNESCO. While the nation’s education funding is consistent with broader GDP-based benchmarks, it fails to meet specific public spending targets set by international guidelines.

This funding shortfall coincides with a global trend where nations are increasingly moving away from established education financial targets. Consequently, secondary school completion rates in India continue to lag behind both national expectations and UNESCO standards, despite the implementation of various large-scale education initiatives.