Do you think the government has the funds to set up adequate number of schools?

This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, a sample solution has been provided for your reference.

The availability of funds is dependent upon the priority attached by government to education. For example, the defence sector receives priority in terms of government expenditure and thus, funds are made available for it. Thus, the allocation of resources for this purpose is debatable as the implementation of the Act may cost upwards of Rs 2,00,000crore in the next five years. The central government is already providing 65% of the funds to state governments for this purpose. The budgetary allocation for education needs to be increased in order to meet this objective completely. The government can also encourage the private sector by making exemptions on tax on donations for this purpose. This would help in mobilizing funds for setting up schools.