The Right to Education law in India guarantees free and compulsory schooling to all children up to Grade 8. However, for a variety of reasons (such as distance, cost, access, socio-economic constraints, and cultural barriers) many students drop out of school or discontinue their education. This phenomenon is even more pronounced for girls and young women, especially in rural areas. The challenges of re-entering the education system and accessing further learning opportunities are huge, especially for young people who did not finish elementary or secondary school. While India has open schooling opportunities, there is a lack of awareness and adequate motivation and support for a student to use open schooling as a way of continuing their education.