The document discusses several problems facing India's modern education system. It notes that many government school students lack basic math skills. No Indian universities rank among the top 100 in the world. Higher education has become very expensive, with private institutions prioritizing profits over accessibility. The use of English as the primary language of instruction disadvantages rural students not fluent in English. The country also struggles with brain drain as talented youth leave for jobs abroad. Mass illiteracy remains an issue despite constitutional aims. High dropout rates in primary and secondary schools lead to waste of resources. The system's general focus neglects technical and vocational skills training.