Analytical Study On Opportunities and Challenges for Empowerment of Rural Girls through Higher Education

Abstract

Education is a fundamental right for every individual, regardless of gender. However, in India, girls have long been denied this right due to societal norms and prejudices. As the rapid development happened in the industrial sector also affecting on the education sector in terms of skilled manpower requirement. But the accessibility of the education is not easy for everyone, at the same time the higher education is still dream of the many girls in rural areas. Education plays a vital role in development of a country. Education is also significant in terms of the development of individual’s level of intellectual ability which in turn elevates chances of employability. 231 dropouts and 154 currently studying rural female students were considered for the study in the Prayagraj district’s rural areas. The study has revealed, that number institutions in the rural areas are comparatively less with urban area. In addition to this larger portion of the rural family have mindset in educating their children based on their genders. Most of the times male have been encouraged to pursue their education compared to female. The poor financial condition again playing a crucial role which restricts them to pursue their higher education in rural areas. Awareness about the opportunities from the higher education is comparatively less in the rural areas in parents and the potential candidates of the higher education. To reach education destination aren’t at acceptable condition in terms safety and frequency of the public transport vehicles. The present study focuses on challenges faced by rural girl students in the rural areas to pursue their higher education.