Education is a fundamental right of every child. A substantial proportion of children in India suffer from various types of Learning Disabilities (LD). This article suggests that a majority of children with learning disabilities remain undetected in India due to different reasons including lack of awareness about the incidence and prevalence of LD, confusing regulations on the provision of accommodation for such children in schools and the medium of instruction. The article argues for a National Policy on Learning Disabilities that will provide uniform guidelines and direction to the regional and the local State.