Education has been recognized as a fundamental tool for achieving gender equality and empowering women in India. Despite constitutional guarantees and continuous policy efforts, gender disparities in education have persisted due to social, cultural, economic, and institutional barriers. These include poverty, child marriage, gender stereotypes, safety concerns, inadequate sanitation facilities, and unequal access to educational opportunities. To overcome these challenges, India has implemented a wide range of interventions through constitutional provisions, national policies, legislative measures, and targeted schemes. The Constitution of India provides the foundation for gender equality in education. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law, Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex, and Article 15(3) permits the State to make special provisions for women and children. Article 21A recognizes education as a fundamental right for children aged 6–14 years, while Article 45 encourages early childhood care and education. These constitutional provisions have guided gender-sensitive educational reforms. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 has significantly improved girls' access to elementary education by ensuring free and compulsory schooling, prohibiting discrimination, and promoting inclusive education. The Act also emphasizes neighbourhood schools, reducing travel-related barriers for girls. The National Policy on Education (1986), along with its Programme of