Round Table India brings together perspectives from Dalit and Bahujan communities.
The Vanishing Government School: Caste, Class, and the Quiet Dismantling of India’s Public Education Promise
Education Beyond Utility
Round Table India brings together perspectives from Dalit and Bahujan communities.
Challenging Caste-Based Inequalities Through Pedagogy in India’s Preschool Choices
Buddhapal Dumane, Bhavna Shahare In India, people prefer private preschools over government-run anganwadis. This reflects divides based on caste, gender, income, and culture. The shift to English-medium options, which are often unaffordable for low-income families, perpetuates inequalities. The ASER 2023 report indicates that private setups achieve better learning outcomes despite gaps in foundational skills. This …
India’s Silent Walls: Education, Caste, and the Cost of Inequality
Ashutosh Arke India’s silent walls stand not as mere metaphors but as fortified ramparts of the Brahmanical order—walls built on centuries of caste tyranny, gender subjugation, and class exploitation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar taught us that “education is the only tool by which you can dismantle the prison-house of caste.” Yet in today’s India, our schools …
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Marginalized Students
Dr. Md Tabrez Alam & Dr Md Afroz Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the education sector, offering new opportunities for accessibility, personalized learning, and administrative efficiency. However, for marginalized students, AI presents both advantages and challenges. While AI-driven tools can help bridge learning gaps through adaptive learning, language translation, and assistive technologies, structural barriers …
Dr. Ambedkar: Living the Message “Atta Deep Bhava”
Neeraj Madke Dr. B R Ambedkar, a pioneering social reformer and the architect of the Indian Constitution, has contributed to Indian society beyond legal and political reforms. They are also deeply rooted in his psychological insights into Indian social behaviour and his life. Ambedkar was a scholar of multiple disciplines, including political science, law, economics, …
Who Are the ‘Photocopy Students’? The Unspoken Caste Segregation in a Private School
Akansha Tanwar When I first stepped into an elite private school in Delhi as a part of my work, I was immediately struck by its grandeur. The sprawling campus, modern classrooms, and digitalized learning tools depicted progress and excellence. It seemed like the perfect environment for any child to receive an education free from barriers. …
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Educational and Rural Development Challenges
Shubham S. Kamble In Maharashtra, many high school students struggle with fundamental concepts in science and mathematics, a problem that only worsens as they progress to higher grades, according to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021. This troubling trend underscores broader, deeply rooted issues within the state’s educational and socio-economic infrastructure, particularly in rural areas …
Skill-based training- The hidden way to revive the caste system!
Dr. Chetana Sawai On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi announced a fast unto death in protest against Dr.BabasahebAmbedkar’s demand for a separate electorate, which later turned into the Pune Pact. However, today, on September 20, 2024 at Wardha, the Shudra, an untouchable community of this country once again saw the killing of their rights, justice, …