Abstract

The COVID19 pandemic disrupted education systems globally exposing and exacerbating existing educational inequalities. In India the impact has been particularly profound due to structural disparities in access to digital infrastructure socioeconomic inequalities and regional imbalances. This paper examines the state of educational inequalities in the postpandemic era focusing on the gaps in policy implementation. By analyzing data from government reports surveys and academic research the paper identifies key challenges and offers recommendations for building a more equitable education system in India.