• Ratnaraju Degala
• G.Venkataramana

This study explores the barriers and enabling factors influencing access to and quality of education among Scheduled Caste (SC) children in rural India, focusing on Bukkapatnam village in Andhrapradesh. Based on primary data from 100 SC households, the research examines enrollment, retention, infrastructure, and awareness of government schemes. Findings reveal that poverty, inadequate facilities, and social biases continue to affect educational outcomes despite positive policy initiatives. Parental motivation and scholarships act as critical bridges for improvement. The paper integrates theoretical perspectives from Ambedkar, Bourdieu, and the Human Capital Approach, emphasizing education’s transformative role in achieving social justice. The study concludes with evidence-based recommendations aligned with SDG-4 and NEP-2020 for promoting inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

Scheduled Caste, Rural Education, Access, Quality, Infrastructure

"Barriers and Bridges: A Study on Access and Quality of School Education for Scheduled Caste Children in Rural India (A Case Study of Bukkapatnam Village, Andhrapradesh)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.d44-d50, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510307.pdf

"Barriers and Bridges: A Study on Access and Quality of School Education for Scheduled Caste Children in Rural India (A Case Study of Bukkapatnam Village, Andhrapradesh)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppd44-d50, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510307.pdf