Higher Education of Sc/St Girls in Orissa a Study of Participation and Attainment

Education is acknowledged as the most effective instrument for empowerment of women. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) women are specially disadvantaged due to their low level of educational attainment. With proactive government policies, literacy and primary level enrollment of SC and ST students including girls, have considerably improved over the years. However the same is not true for higher levels of education. This book, the outcome of a major ICSSR Research Project, examines the status of higher education of SC/ST girls, the causes of their low participations and the remedial measures that need to be undertaken for improving the situation. Written in lucid style, the book combines authentic factual documentation with insightful interactions with stakeholders. It will be an invaluable source of reference for policymakers, administrators, educationists and research scholars. ContentsPreface. Acknowledgement.