FROM EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT: THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ON WOMEN’S SOCIOECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT IN DHULE DISTRICT

1. Ms. Usha Ashok Manore , 2. Prof. Vijay B. Mante

doi:10.7492/nf0djc61

Authors

1. Ms. Usha Ashok Manore , 2. Prof. Vijay B. Mante Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7492/nf0djc61

Keywords:

National Education Policy 2020, equitable access to education, gender inclusivity, empowerment of women, public school expenditure, socioeconomic progress, Zilla Parishad schools, rural education impact

Abstract

"The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes equitable access to education for all, with a special focus on gender inclusivity and the empowerment of women." This vision underscores the transformative role of education in shaping socioeconomic progress, particularly for women. This research examines the relationship between public school expenditure and the socioeconomic progress of women in the Dhule district, with a special focus on Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools. Through an economic analysis, the research evaluates how investments in education influence critical factors such as literacy levels, employment opportunities, and women’s participation in economic activities. It also highlights ongoing issues, such as gaps in resource distribution, insufficient infrastructure, and policy shortcomings that limit the effectiveness of educational investments.