SCHOOL PROXIMITY AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION IN DODA DISTRICT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

The article aims to assess the relationship between school proximity and quality education. Apart from social-economic inequalities, students are also placed at disadvantaged positions due to regional disparity, locational disadvantage which hinders their equitable access to education. Keeping in view UNESCO's idea of sustainable and inclusive education this paper presents the case of Higher Secondary School, Malothi of District Doda in Jammu and Kashmir and aims to analyze how distance can influence the academic performance and educational sustainability. By analyzing the data of hundred students of the HSS, Malothi the paper brings out the specific challenges and barriers that students residing in remote areas face while attempting to participate in sustainable education practices. Some suggestions for policy changes or program adjustments based on findings have been provided towards the end of this paper so as to enhance sustainable education practices for students in Malothi regardless of their distance from the school.