This book explores the critical linkages between education and empowerment of women, marginalized groups and other disadvantaged sections of society. It:

• Provides an overview of educational policies and practices from India's independence to the present day, and tracks relevant changes and amendments.
• Examines a range of issues connected with education such as the Right to Education Act; empowerment and community mobilization; higher education challenges and other emerging topics.
• Brings together both theoretical postulates and empirical findings.