In fact, 27 per cent of India’s districts have less than one secondary school for every 1,000 youths aged 15-19 years, the report points out.

Asking the Indian government to dramatically improve access, equity and quality of secondary education, the report’s suggestions include increased investments in additional classrooms and teachers, improved curriculum and textbook development, more effective teacher education and training, introduction of new educational technologies, improved teacher management and accountability systems, PPP-based systems and examination reforms that will improve access, quality and equity of secondary education. 

Amongst the key constraints the report lists are insufficient and uneven distribution of school infrastructure, lack of trained teachers and inefficient teacher deployment, sub-optimal use of private sector to expand enrollment capacity and poor schooling opportunities.