• Dr. Khalida Akhtar

For the progress of any nation, it is very essential that there is educational equality, social equality, justice and all human beings are treated with dignity. There are a number of provisions in Indian constitution for the educational equality and social justice to its people. Despite this, we see a lot of discrimination in society and even in educational institutions at all stages. There are also good laws in India which forbid practices of social inequality. But unfortunately, we have not reached at the desired goal.Social equality is a big step towards human progress and protection of human rights. Education is a means of awakening people towards equality and social justice. Widening of the gap between the rich and poor is posing serious problem of social and economic inequality thereby leading to educational inequality and inequity. India is a welfare state, so it is its responsibility to provide qualitative education to all. Lot of initiatives have been taken up by the government of India and also by the academicians across the country in this direction.

Social Equality, Educational Equality, Human Rights, Social Justice, Equity

"EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: A STEP TOWARDS PROGRESS OF INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no.476-479, July-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1707080.pdf

"EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: A STEP TOWARDS PROGRESS OF INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no. pp476-479, July-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1707080.pdf