Overview

India faces a challenge of educating and training over 130 million people to leverage the economy's demographic potential. It is a mammoth task, and one that is unlikely to be possible without the participation of the private sector and international financial and strategic partners.

As India's current spend on education is at 5% of average household income, it possibly makes it the most attractive counter-cyclical industry for foreign investment in the current economic climate.

This briefing explains the structure of the education system in India and various reforms proposed by the Indian government. It goes into detail on the potential for international joint ventures in the sector, as well as the legal structure and risks involved.