Challenges in Education Access amid Rapid Urbanisation
Author : Shiny Angel N and Dr. S Maruthavijayan
Abstract :
Rapid urbanization has significantly transformed the educational landscape in India, bringing both opportunities and challenges in ensuring equitable access to quality education. While cities offer improved infrastructure, technological advancement, and diverse learning environments, they also create barriers such as overcrowded schools, socio-economic disparities, migration-related disruptions, and unequal resource distribution. This research explores the multifaceted challenges faced by students in accessing education amid rapid urban growth, focusing on issues of affordability, inclusivity, and accessibility. Data was collected through surveys and secondary reports from urban and semi-urban areas to understand the impact of urbanization on educational opportunities and outcomes. The findings indicate that despite progress in urban education systems, marginalized communities continue to face obstacles related to housing instability, digital divides, and insufficient public schooling infrastructure. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for integrated urban planning and policy interventions to promote inclusive and sustainable access to education in rapidly urbanizing regions.
Keywords :
Education access, urbanization, inequality, inclusive education, infrastructure.
