Minorities and education in north east India
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The north east region of India with relatively lower levels of development has shown higher educational progress in the last few decades in comparison to other states in India. This paper tries to assess the educational development in the region with a focus on the religious minorities which comprise 44% of the region's total population, as compared to 17% at the national level. The data available reveals that educational access and participation amongst these minorities have increased over the years but it still lags behind.
Minorities
North East region - India
Education
Minorities
370.954
The north east region of India with relatively lower levels of development has shown higher educational progress in the last few decades in comparison to other states in India. This paper tries to assess the educational development in the region with a focus on the religious minorities which comprise 44% of the region's total population, as compared to 17% at the national level. The data available reveals that educational access and participation amongst these minorities have increased over the years but it still lags behind.
Minorities
North East region - India
Education
Minorities
370.954