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The story highlights issues within India's education system, such as high costs and 'paper leaks' (exam question papers being leaked). These problems undermine fairness and access, making it harder for deserving students to succeed. While the government is working to improve things, these systemic challenges mean that even with great effort, like Ramabai's, securing a quality education can be a struggle.
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