India has made consistent improvement in primary and secondary education since its independence from British rule in 1947. However, there are a number of roadblocks on the way to obtaining universal education. Lack of enough funding, physical infrastructure, and qualified teachers are among them. India spends only a little over 3% of its GDP on education, compared to a target of 6% established by every national education strategy since 1968.

Sreeraghavapuram Sabhayogam – Department of Health and Social Welfare selects and supports talented students from economically disadvantaged households, nurturing them until they complete their higher education and are then assisted in finding a suitable career.