Background

India is well known for its diversity in culture, traditions, religions, regions, and languages, and while this diversity makes the country an extremely unique place, those not belonging to the mainstream often face trouble in gaining acceptance in society. This is particularly true for young students such as children of migrant parents who arrive from a vastly different part of the country, hoping to succeed in a new state. These students often face discrimination, negative dispositions, and even violence in their new educational environment. Moreover, they struggle with academic life due to the lack of identification of their specific learning needs and their unfamiliarity with new teaching styles. 

These issues call for the need to educate teachers, students, administrators, and educators about the importance of accepting diversity and working towards inclusion and equity in the school system. This includes revising educational policies, teaching styles, and assessment techniques to incorporate diverse ways of interacting with children, suitable to different learning needs. Additionally, the educational syllabus must be taught through a lens of diversity, opening students’ eyes to different cultures and traditions, and helping them be more accepting of peers from different parts of society.