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Can education reduce crime rates in India? 

Studies have shown that people with higher levels of education are less likely to commit crimes than those with lower levels of education. This is true for both violent and property crimes. Education can help people develop critical thinking skills. Education can teach people about the law and the consequences of their actions. It can provide people with opportunities for employment and upward mobility. There are many ways to make education more effective in reducing crime rates.