education

Almost 950,000 people graduated from university last year, according to official figures, but after leaving education, some have struggled to get the job they want.

Instead, he said the government would pursue a new target for young people going on to university, further education, or a "gold standard apprenticeship" by the age of 25.

Traditionally, pesantren focus on Islamic studies, such as memorising the Quran, learning Arabic and Islamic law, but many now also offer general education.

"We dreamed of finishing our education and helping our father financially, but now... we all sit at home doing nothing."

It will also serve as a larger catchment area, which could extend all the way to the neighbouring Pune city, a major IT and education hub.