Question

Why do we observe regional differences in educational attainment in India?

Answer 1

The per capita education expenditure differs considerably across states from as high Rs. 17,000 in Himachal Pradesh to as low as Rs 3,600 in Bihar in 2011-12. This leads to regional differences in educational attainment. The states in which per capita education expenditure is more have high literacy rates as compared to those states with less per capita education expenditure.

Another factor is the regional inequality in incomes.