<h1>India Boosts Education Reform: Increased Spending, Aakash Device Launch, and Connectivity Enhancements for Schools and Universities.</h1> The Economic Survey 2011-12 highlights ongoing educational reforms in India, including increased government spending on education from 2.72% of GDP in 2006-07 to 3.11% in 2011-12. Key initiatives include the revision of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan norms to align with the Right to Education Act, reducing out-of-school children, and enhancing teacher qualifications. The launch of Aakash, a low-cost computing device, marks a significant development in educational technology. Efforts to improve connectivity and e-content creation are underway, with over 400 universities and 14,000 colleges receiving network enhancements. The survey emphasizes the need to expand innovation and technology incubation in educational institutions.