In ancient India, only male members of the royal family had access to basic education. The British Government made an effort to provide formal education to Indians, but due to caste barriers, not everyone had access to it right away. In subsequent years, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, was instrumental in expanding access to education for all citizens irrespective of religion, caste, and gender. Let us take a look at the Indian educational journey to better understand the importance of the Indian education system.