{"id":13377,"date":"2026-02-18T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:35:45","slug":"education-inequality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Inequality: Meaning, History, Types, Causes, Impact, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Have you ever thought that equal <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-learning\/#What_is_Learning\"><strong><em>learning<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\r\n is still not a reality.<\/em><\/strong> One of the common reasons is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-education\/\"><strong>education<\/strong><\/a>\r\ninequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students in the 21st century are dealing with various challenges<\/strong> to learn effectively. Challenges such as <strong>poverty, lack of resources, financial crisis<\/strong>, and many more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These challenges create <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/\">inequality in education.<\/a>\r\n Inequality is<strong> a complex issue affecting millions of people on a personal and professional level.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get a detailed outlook on education inequality. its causes, impact, challenges, and solutions to overcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#What_is_Education_Inequality\" >What is Education Inequality?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#Inequality_in_Education_in_India%E2%80%8B\" >Inequality in Education in India\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#History_of_Gender_Inequality_in_Education%E2%80%8B\" >History of Gender Inequality in Education\u200b<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#Gender_Inequality_in_Education_in_India\" >Gender Inequality in Education in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#8_Types_of_Education_Inequality\" >8 Types of Education Inequality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#1_Socioeconomic_Inequality\" >1. Socioeconomic Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#2_Gender_Inequality\" >2. Gender Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_Racial_and_Ethnic_Inequality\" >3. Racial and Ethnic Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#4_Geographic_Inequality\" >4. Geographic Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#5_Disability_and_Special_Needs_Inequality\" >5. Disability and Special Needs Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#6_Language_Inequality\" >6. Language Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#7_Structural_and_Systemic_Inequality\" >7. Structural and Systemic Inequality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#8_Institutional_Inequality\" >8. Institutional Inequality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#6_Main_Causes_of_Education_Inequality\" >6 Main Causes of Education Inequality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#1_Poverty_and_Economic_Barriers\" >1. Poverty and Economic Barriers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#2_Unequal_Distribution_of_Resources\" >2. Unequal Distribution of Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_Government_Policies_and_Funding_Gaps\" >3. Government Policies and Funding Gaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#4_Language_and_Cultural_Barriers\" >4. Language and Cultural Barriers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#5_Family_Background_and_Parental_Education\" >5. Family Background and Parental Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#6_Disability_and_Special_Educational_Needs\" >6. Disability and Special Educational Needs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#Education_Inequality_by_the_Numbers\" >Education Inequality by the Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#6_Impact_of_Education_Inequality\" >6 Impact of Education Inequality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#1_Limited_Career_Opportunities\" >1. Limited Career Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#2_Social_Inequality_and_Injustice\" >2. Social Inequality and Injustice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_Innovation_and_Productivity_Loss\" >3. Innovation and Productivity Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#4_Increased_Crime_and_Unemployment\" >4. Increased Crime and Unemployment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#5_Intergenerational_Poverty\" >5. Intergenerational Poverty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#4_Key_Solutions_to_Reduce_Education_Inequality\" >4 Key Solutions to Reduce Education Inequality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#1_Funding_and_Resources\" >1. Funding and Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#2_Teachers_and_Support\" >2. Teachers and Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_Curriculum_and_Technology\" >3. Curriculum and Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#4_Systemic_and_Policy_Changes\" >4. Systemic and Policy Changes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_Role_of_Education_in_Removing_Gender_Inequality%E2%80%8B\" >3 Role of Education in Removing Gender Inequality\u200b<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#1_Improved_Health_Outcomes\" >1. Improved Health Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#2_Challenging_Stereotypes_and_Norms\" >2. Challenging Stereotypes and Norms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_Economic_Empowerment\" >3. Economic Empowerment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#Education_Inequality_in_India_and_Government_Policies\" >Education Inequality in India and Government Policies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#1_Education_Initiatives_by_Government_in_India\" >1. Education Initiatives by Government in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#2_Scholarship_Programs\" >2. Scholarship Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#3_CSR_in_Education\" >3. CSR in Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#4_Mid-day_Meal_Scheme\" >4. Mid-day Meal Scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/education-inequality\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Education_Inequality\"><\/span><strong>What is Education Inequality?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unequal distribution of resources, opportunity, and outcomes in different individuals <\/strong><strong>is<\/strong><strong> known as educational inequality.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major factors of education inequality are income, gender, location, language, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/learning-disability\/\">learning disability<\/a>\r\n etc. Education inequality is not about going to school, but the equal right as an opportunity to make a difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inequality_in_Education_in_India%E2%80%8B\"><\/span><strong>Inequality in Education in India\u200b<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per <strong>World Inequality Report 2026,<\/strong> <strong>inequality remains among the highest in the world and has shown little movement in recent years. <\/strong>The key points of the current situation are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The top 10% of earners capture about 58% of India\u2019s national income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bottom 50% receive only 15% of total national income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wealth inequality is more severe than income inequality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The richest 10% hold around 65% of total wealth in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The top 1% alone own about 40% of total wealth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% has remained largely unchanged between 2014 and 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average annual income per capita is approximately \u20ac6,200 (PPP).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average per capita wealth stands at about \u20ac28,000 (PPP).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent data (2022-2023) suggests it&#8217;s higher, around 23 to 37% depending on the definition used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No significant improvement in women\u2019s workforce participation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall <strong>report signifies the economic inequality in India remains deeply entrenched<\/strong>. Some common factors impacting are income, wealth, and gender, and reflect persistent structural divides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While talking inequality in India it&#8217;s important to understand the past literacy rates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 (July\u2013June), India&#8217;s overall literacy rate for persons aged 7 and above is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mospi.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/publication_reports\/AnnualReport_PLFS2023-24L2.pdf\">80.9%<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Gender_Inequality_in_Education%E2%80%8B\"><\/span><strong>History of Gender Inequality in Education\u200b<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gender inequality in education\u200b<\/strong> simply <strong>means unequal access, treatment, and instead of learning at home and school girls<\/strong><strong> and women have less<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education is often considered a privilege. That&#8217;s why girls and women instead of schooling manage households. But, it is not right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the main reasons<\/strong> for avoiding schooling for girls are <strong>early marriage, domestic responsibilities, cultural and religious beliefs<\/strong> etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with time people understand the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-education\/\"><strong>importance of education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n for everyone and to reduce gender inequality various initiatives are introduced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gender_Inequality_in_Education_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Gender Inequality in Education in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand the <strong>history of gender inequality in education in India<\/strong>, check out below details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ancient and Vedic Period<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Vedic times there is some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/gender-equality-in-education\/\">equality in education for both genders.<\/a>\r\n Some upper-caste women had educational access, but this wasn&#8217;t universal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, <strong>Vedic and Post-Vedic ages women are denied to learn.<\/strong> Instead they spend time in household work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medieval Period<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The status in medieval period is education <\/strong><strong>was<\/strong><strong> almost non-existent due to reasons like child marriage and sati increased.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Colonial Era<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the colonial era, <strong>British rule brought <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/modern-education\/\"><strong>modern education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n which initially excluded female education.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, later <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/womens-education-in-india\/#History_of_Women8217s_Education_in_India\"><strong>women education in India<\/strong><\/a>\r\n was <strong>promoted and establishing girls&#8217; schools like Bethune School in 1849 took place.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post-Independence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Post-Independence<\/strong> 1947 onwards <strong>the Indian Constitution guaranteed equal educational rights for all<\/strong>. After that various government initiatives are introduced to reduce gender education inequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Types_of_Education_Inequality\"><\/span><strong>8 Types of Education Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>understand education inequality effectively<\/strong>, one need to go through all the types:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Socioeconomic_Inequality\"><\/span>1. <strong>Socioeconomic Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Socioeconomic inequality<\/strong> is a most common and <strong>viable form of education inequality<\/strong>. <strong>Students often feel discrimination in schools, resources, learning tools<\/strong> etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Socioeconomic inequality is mainly between upper and lower, rich and poor. For example,<strong> a student from lower-income background may struggle with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overcrowded classrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure to work instead of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of basic learning materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gender_Inequality\"><\/span>2. <strong>Gender Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational inequality based on gender means male and female get unequal access to education, opportunities, and outcomes.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender inequality increases with their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/levels-of-education-in-india\/\">level of education<\/a>\r\n in school. As compared to male, <strong>females are leaving school, and discontinue learning.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is due to various factors like financial issues, culture beliefs, child marriage etc.&nbsp; <strong>This kind of discrimination impacts negatively on girl child life.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Racial_and_Ethnic_Inequality\"><\/span>3. <strong>Racial and Ethnic Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another type of inequality in education is <strong>racial and ethnic inequality<\/strong> in which <strong>students are treated unequally based on race.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kinds of discrimination are often done in the classroom based on color. <strong>This leads to feelings of exclusion which reduce <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/confidence-vs-knowledge\/#What_is_Confidence\"><strong>confidence<\/strong><\/a>\r\n and higher dropout rates.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Geographic_Inequality\"><\/span>4. <strong>Geographic Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, <strong>geographic inequality is based on the areas an individual belongs or lives.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rural and remote areas suffer from fewer schools, resources, and trained teachers while urban schools often face funding crises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, <strong>geography decides the level of education an individual gets.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disability_and_Special_Needs_Inequality\"><\/span>5. <strong>Disability and Special Needs Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>disability and special needs inequality<\/strong>, students are unable to learn with adequate support, trained staff, and accessible facilities for students with disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These students are unable to compete with regular learning&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-curriculum-in-education\/\"><strong>curriculum<\/strong><\/a>\r\n&nbsp;and syllabus. This impacts their learning negatively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Language_Inequality\"><\/span>6. <strong>Language Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Language plays a major role but language barrier is a cause of inequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students who don&#8217;t speak a dominating language often struggle to communicate effectively, learn lessons, understand concepts and so on.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multilingual education and mother-tongue play major roles to avoid language inequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Structural_and_Systemic_Inequality\"><\/span>7. <strong>Structural and Systemic Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Structural and systemic inequality<\/strong> are those which are <strong>built directly into the system<\/strong> for example, biased curriculum design or inappropriate testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Institutional_Inequality\"><\/span>8. <strong>Institutional Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all institutions promote equality which leads to institutional inequality such as <strong>differences in school standards, teacher qualifications, and availability of basic resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Main_Causes_of_Education_Inequality\"><\/span><strong>6 Main Causes of Education Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore some of <strong>the main causes of education inequality that create unequal learning opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Poverty_and_Economic_Barriers\"><\/span>1. <strong>Poverty and Economic Barriers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Causes like <strong>poverty and economic barriers often limit students <\/strong><strong>from strengthening<\/strong><strong> their lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents unable to fulfill day-to-day requirements of children often neglect <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/basic-education\/\">basic education<\/a>\r\n in school. That&#8217;s the reason many children drop out before completing their secondary education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Unequal_Distribution_of_Resources\"><\/span>2. <strong>Unequal Distribution of Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unequal distribution of resources<\/strong> is one of the major <strong>causes of education inequality<\/strong>. This is generally due to people stereotyping and believing that girls should know about household work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Government_Policies_and_Funding_Gaps\"><\/span>3. <strong>Government Policies and Funding Gaps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Government policy and funding play a major role to reduce education inequality. But, <strong>due to various factors like lack of funding and geographical limitations, reaching needful families and students becomes difficult.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Language_and_Cultural_Barriers\"><\/span>4. <strong>Language and Cultural Barriers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Language and cultural barriers<\/strong> are one of the <strong>causes due to increasing educational inequality<\/strong>. Students who are unable to speak most spoken language struggle to connect, understand, and express feelings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Family_Background_and_Parental_Education\"><\/span>5. <strong>Family Background and Parental Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main causes of education inequality is family background and parental education. <strong>Parents with limited education or unable to help their children with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-homework\/\"><strong>homework<\/strong><\/a>\r\n or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-assessment-and-evaluation\/#What_is_Assessment\"><strong>assessments<\/strong><\/a>\r\n.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Disability_and_Special_Educational_Needs\"><\/span>6. <strong>Disability and Special Educational Needs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Due to inequality, disability and special needs students deal with various problems<\/strong>. Problems such as limiting access to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/pillar\/quality-education\/\">quality education<\/a>\r\n, employment, full social participation etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Inequality_by_the_Numbers\"><\/span><strong>Education Inequality by the Numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Statistics (2024-2026 data):<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wir2026.wid.world\/\"><strong>World Inequality Report 2026<\/strong><\/a><strong> which is published in December 2025 by the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inequalitylab.world\/en\/\"><strong>World Inequality Lab<\/strong><\/a><strong>. The key highlights released:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The global inequality, with the top 10% owning 75% of wealth and responsible for 77% of capital-linked emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As per World Inequality Report 2026 the top 10% income share is equal to 58% in 2024. Income is measured after the operation of pensions and unemployment insurance systems and before income tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comparative Data Across Regions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>States of India with higher inequality\/deprivation (often Central\/Eastern\/Northeast):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, Rajasthan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>States&nbsp; of India with Lower Inequality\/Better Performance (Often Southern\/Western):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trend Analysis:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The inequality showcases global decline, but slowing progress after 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due to COVID-19 pandemic some gains are reversed especially in the education sector.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The global conversation in 2024 and 2026 focuses on the need for increased and equitable financing, quality-oriented reforms, and addressing issues to achieve SDG4 by 2030.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Impact_of_Education_Inequality\"><\/span><strong>6 Impact of Education Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education inequality affects both individuals and society<\/strong>. Some common points to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Limited_Career_Opportunities\"><\/span>1. <strong>Limited Career Opportunities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Career is a stepping stone for any student to become independent and get desired job opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education inequality limits students&#8217; career opportunities by reducing options, forced for low pay jobs, trapped in poverty, and many more.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Social_Inequality_and_Injustice\"><\/span>2. <strong>Social Inequality and Injustice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Education inequality affects not only individual lives but also the society. It <strong>deepens the gap between rich and poor, privileged and non-privileged people in the society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Innovation_and_Productivity_Loss\"><\/span>3. <strong>Innovation and Productivity Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In student life, <strong>innovation motivates them to become productive<\/strong> throughout the journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, <strong>education inequality can reduce students&#8217; interest which leads to loss of abilities, innovation and productivity.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Increased_Crime_and_Unemployment\"><\/span>4. <strong>Increased Crime and Unemployment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lack of proper education often takes individuals in wrong pathways<\/strong>. This increases crime, social unrest, and unemployment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing inequality can help people to understand the right and wrong to make decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Intergenerational_Poverty\"><\/span>5. <strong>Intergenerational Poverty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With time, <strong>education inequality<\/strong> <strong>takes a difficult turn<\/strong> by passing from one generation to the next. <strong>Parents and children both struggle to fulfill <\/strong><strong>their<\/strong><strong> basic needs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Key_Solutions_to_Reduce_Education_Inequality\"><\/span><strong>4 Key Solutions to Reduce Education Inequality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reduce education inequality<\/strong>,&nbsp; it&#8217;s important to step out and <strong>take the right action&nbsp; to bring <\/strong><strong>about<\/strong><strong> change in society and individuals&#8217; lives.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Funding_and_Resources\"><\/span>1. <strong>Funding and Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equal and adequate funding for both the genders<\/strong> can impact positively. For example, providing equal access to books, learning tools, internet etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, <strong>investing in early education is more important for students from low-income families.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Teachers_and_Support\"><\/span>2. <strong>Teachers and Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highly qualified teachers<\/strong> to make learning effective and <strong>promote awareness can be helpful to reduce educational inequality.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers help construct a needful curriculum to fulfil the needs of every student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Curriculum_and_Technology\"><\/span>3. <strong>Curriculum and Technology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each student and their needs are different from each other. Each student learns at their own pace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support their unique <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/learning-methods\/\">learning style,<\/a>\r\n <strong>teachers need to customise curriculum and implement effective strategies like integration of technology to make the environment adaptable.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Systemic_and_Policy_Changes\"><\/span>4. <strong>Systemic and Policy Changes<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By <strong>addressing the problem and major factors of inequality<\/strong>, one can plan systematic and policy changes in education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>technology access, addressing socio-economic barriers and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, inequality can be reduced with time<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Role_of_Education_in_Removing_Gender_Inequality%E2%80%8B\"><\/span><strong>3 Role of Education in Removing Gender Inequality\u200b<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education in students&#8217; lives plays a major role especially when it comes to equality.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Improved_Health_Outcomes\"><\/span>1. <strong>Improved Health Outcomes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educating girls and women<\/strong><strong> is important for the<\/strong><strong> development of society.<\/strong> It directly improves the quality of life by taking the right decisions, accessing healthcare and family needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Challenging_Stereotypes_and_Norms\"><\/span>2. <strong>Challenging Stereotypes and Norms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education helps in avoiding wrong <\/strong><strong>challenges<\/strong><strong> and norms set by society for girls\/women<\/strong>. Individuals can think critically and spread awareness about equal rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this way, people of society together stop the practices of outdated stereotypes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Economic_Empowerment\"><\/span>3. <strong>Economic Empowerment<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Educating girls\/women <strong>encourages economic empowerment<\/strong>. In this way, girls can learn various <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-skill-and-knowledge\/\">skills and gain knowledge<\/a>\r\n to become confident to earn, lead, and decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Inequality_in_India_and_Government_Policies\"><\/span><strong>Education Inequality in India and Government Policies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reduce education inequality in India, the government has taken various steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduction of policies help in creating a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/positive-learning-environment\/\">positive learning environment.<\/a>\r\n For detailed information check out mentioned policies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Education_Initiatives_by_Government_in_India\"><\/span>1. <strong>Education Initiatives by Government in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common <strong>India\u2019s initiatives to reduce inequality<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nrega.dord.gov.in\/MGNREGA_new\/Nrega_home.aspx\"><strong>Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Scheme (MGNREGA)<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kviconline.gov.in\/pmegp\/pmegpweb\/\"><strong>Prime Minister\u2019s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nulm.gov.in\/\"><strong>Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/samagra.education.gov.in\/\"><strong>Samagra Shiksha Scheme 2.0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmjdy.gov.in\/\"><strong>Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakhpatididi.gov.in\/\"><strong>Lakhpati Didi Initiative<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Scholarship_Programs\"><\/span>2. <strong>Scholarship Programs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reduce education inequality, scholarship programs<\/strong> are effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>aims to bridge inequality by offering financial guidance to students. <\/strong>Some of the key government scholarship programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM-USP (Central Sector Scheme)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scholarship for Top Class Education for SCs\/SSTs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pragati Scholarship (AICTE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_CSR_in_Education\"><\/span>3. <strong>CSR in Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the ways to <strong>tackle education inequality is corporate social responsibility<\/strong> or CSR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By <strong>funding infrastructure, scholarships, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/digital-literacy\/\"><strong>digital literacy<\/strong><\/a>\r\n for underprivileged students inequality can be reduced with time.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/corporate-social-responsibility-in-education\/\"><strong>CSR in education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n helps in the <strong>upliftment of students&#8217; 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