I am pretty much sure the statistics were incorrect as I checked last time, the figure went into crores (tens of millions) about the children's not attending School in India and it is not possible to reduce that figure so quickly. However I do agree that India's focus on Education has been since the independence so they have done remarkable work in education sector. Indian literacy rate before the partition was much higher comparing to Pakistan (although the % was very low for both nations) and their focus on higher education since 1960s has been remarkable and an example for all.
Don't worry it is easier to curb the figure in Pakistan due to the less population but everything takes time so I am very optimistic about it.
We are very fast improving and about to touch 100 %
96.5 % children go to school in India
But dont worry. You have Malala....