EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIWA COMMUNITY: BARRIERS, STRUGGLES, AND OPPORTUNITIES

This study explores the difficulties the Tiwa community in northeastern India faces in trying to improve education for their people. The Tiwa’s, an indigenous group, confront significant obstacles that make it hard to provide quality education to their children. These challenges include living in remote areas with poor infrastructure, economic struggles, and the need to balance their rich cultural traditions with formal education. As a result, many Tiwa children have limited access to schooling, and those who do often face an education system that doesn't fully resonate with their way of life. This article emphasizes the urgent need for solutions that respect and incorporate Tiwa culture while improving educational opportunities, ensuring that the community can thrive without losing its identity. KEYWORDS: Tiwa community, Assam, Education Development