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Commerce Without Borders: Inclusive Education for Socially Disadvantaged Groups

Authors: Prof. Dr. Ashok R. Shinde; Mr. Vivek Vishwanath Bongale;

Commerce Without Borders: Inclusive Education for Socially Disadvantaged Groups

Abstract

Abstract In India, an education in commerce opens doors to professional growth, successful entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. However, socially disadvantaged groups including those from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), the Other Backward Classes (OBC), religious minorities, economically weakened sections (EWS), and women from marginalized backgrounds continue to face unequal access to this stream. Through a thorough examination of secondary data sources such as the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), the Unified District Systems for Education Plus (UDISE+), National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) reports, and legislative frameworks, the current study, "Commerce Without Borders: Inclusive Education for Socially Disadvantaged Groups," investigates the degree of inclusivity in commerce education. The study is to analyze access hurdles, pinpoint important enrollment patterns, Assess the success of initiatives by the state and federal governments and suggest ways to close current gaps. The results show that even though more students are enrolled in commerce programs overall, underrepresented groups continue to be underrepresented. Due to patriarchal traditions, safety concerns, restricted mobility, and socioeconomic pressures, female students from rural, tribal, and low-income backgrounds experience numerous layers of prejudice, making gender gaps more relevant. Inconsistent ground-level execution persists despite governmental initiatives including free education programs, post-matric scholarships, and the inclusive goal of the National Education governmental (NEP) 2020. Equitable access is nevertheless hampered by issues including poor infrastructure, a shortage of qualified instructors, the digital gap, and a lack of job advice. This research argues for a more intersectional, inclusive approach that not only enhances access but also improves retention and learning outcomes. Suggested strategies include strengthening educational infrastructure, implementing gender-sensitive and culturally responsive pedagogy, leveraging technology for outreach, and involving private sector and civil society partnerships in creating inclusive learning ecosystems. The study comes to the conclusion that a systemic change toward social justice and educational fairness is necessary for true inclusion in commerce school. This study explores key themes such as inclusive education, commerce education, and access to higher education for socially disadvantaged groups. It focuses on marginalized communities including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS), with a particular emphasis on women in education. Core issues include educational equity, gender disparity, and the systemic barriers that hinder participation in commerce education. The paper also examines the role of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, government scholarship schemes, and infrastructural challenges faced by rural and tribal students. Broader themes include intersectionality in education, educational policy implementation, public-private partnerships in education, and the pursuit of social justice through equitable academic opportunities. Keywords: Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS), Women in education, Commerce, Border, Inclusive Education, Socially Disadvantaged Groups.

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Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially Disadvantaged Groups, Women in Education, Inclusive Education, Commerce, Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Border, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

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