- Primary education is a fundamental right in India and achieving universal primary education is a national priority and Millennium Development Goal. - Both the national and state governments recognize education as critical for development and are investing major financial resources, but demand for education exceeds supply in terms of both access and quality at all levels. - The World Bank aims to improve its impact on access, learning outcomes, and reducing skills shortages in India through various education projects and analytical work at all levels from basic to higher education.