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Role of Education in Personal Empowerment of Bodo Women in Sonitpur District of Assam
Sumi Saikia Research Scholar, Department of Education University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. Dr. Marami Goswami Professor, Department of Education University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya.
Pages: 1-8 | First Published: 05 Mar 2026
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Abstract

Education is widely recognized as one of the most powerful instruments for achieving social and economic development. In India, education has played a crucial role in improving the status of women by enabling them to participate more effectively in social, personal, economic, and political spheres. Among the various tribal groups of Northeast India, the Bodo community represents one of the most significant indigenous groups with a rich cultural heritage and distinct identity. Despite progress in recent years, many Bodo women still face challenges related to literacy, employment, and decision-making power. This study focuses on understanding how education influences on the personal empowerment of Bodo women in Sonitpur district of Assam.

Key-words- Education, empowerment, Bodo women, challenges, development

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