Financial inclusion: Fast and inclusive development will require stronger financial education initiatives and improved access to and quality of education in general. Financial access has been a policy priority for India, but financial education programs will also be needed to ensure that people are aware of the services available and sufficiently informed about the opportunities and risks to make responsible decisions about personal and business finance.
Education: Higher quality and more accessible education generally is important in a country like India with a young population. Enrolment in primary schools in rural areas and their results have improved considerably in the recent past. Over 98% of children were found to be enrolled in primary school in 2012. Even in rural areas, enrolment levels are over 96% for the 6-14 year age group.