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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Gender disparity has been a vital issue in India since centuries and achieving the goal of universal education is a bigger challenge. Equal educational opportunities have repeatedly proven successful for socio-economic equity, racial-equity and gender equity in a country like India. India accounts for 30% of the world’s total illiterate population and around 70% of these illiterates are women. As per 2001 Census data, women constitute 48% of the total population in India, but around 46% of women are still found to be illiterate. Gender inequality in education is a persistent problem in Indian society, especially for girls from rural lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Women not only acquire knowledge and skills through education, but education would also improve their health, fight against human trafficking, and enhance their civic participation.