An Assessment of District Level Educational Inequality of Assam with Special Reference to Barak Valley

Abstract: Education is inevitable for socio-economic development as it enhances skills and knowledge of the workforce, promotes economic growth and fosters human capital and social mobility. it encourages individuals for higher knowledge and skills which is required for better employment opportunities and higher earnings which ultimately lead to enhance overall living standards. Moreover, education also plays a very important role in social development by increasing awareness in social issues encouraging critical thinking and fostering civic engagement. Thus, education performs the role of a catalyst for socio-economic development by equipping individuals with the advanced knowledge which is needed to thrive in a competitive world and contribute to a more just, developed and prosperous society.