International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Educational Growth and Mobility in Occupational Status: An Inter-Temporal Study

Education, more than developing a person, it brings down the degree of inequality among them in more than one way, provided there is equal opportunity to everyone to pursue education upto the higher level. This is the reason for the intervention of the government in the provision of education, not only at the school level, but also at the higher level. the objectives of paper are to examine the levels of education of males and females, residing in the rural and urban areas and also among the different social groups; to study the nature and pattern of employment and the earnings of these sub-groups; and to probe the employment mobility of the workers in the rural and areas across the time period. It is concluded that India has made commendable strides in literacy and education, efforts must now focus on reducing inequalities—gender, social, and regional—and ensuring that higher education is both accessible and affordable for all. Targeted interventions, innovative programs, and community-driven initiatives can pave the way for truly inclusive and equitable educational development. India's employment landscape shows promising diversification, yet disparities in gender, sectoral reliance, and urban-rural opportunities remain. A targeted approach combining skill development, infrastructure enhancement, and inclusive employment policies can pave the way for equitable and sustainable workforce growth. These efforts will not only promote financial independence but also contribute to overall economic development.