Intersectionality of Poverty, Caste, and Education: Pathways to Inclusive Development

Caste, education, and poverty are all intricately entwined in contemporary society, and attaining inclusive development depends heavily on their interconnectedness. The purpose of this article is to examine how caste and poverty affect educational quality and access, as well as how these issues may be resolved to support inclusive development. First, this article looks at how poverty affects educational prospects negatively. One of the main reasons why kids from low-income households stop going to school is because of financial limitations that make education costly. Furthermore, the caste system impedes social mobility by restricting certain groups' access to education and perpetuating social hierarchy. This study explores how poverty and caste combine to compromise educational inclusivity and pinpoints particular pathways via which they impact educational achievement. According to the research, caste and poverty have a detrimental effect on educational quality as well as access, which is a key barrier to inclusive growth in society. It specifically implies that the negative impacts of poverty and caste may be lessened and a more inclusive learning environment can be established by combining structural changes to the educational system with financial assistance. This article concludes by highlighting the need of a multi-layered strategy to inclusive development and a thorough grasp of how poverty and caste connect with education.