Impact of Poverty on Higher Education Access in Rural Area’s living Peoples: A Statistical Analysis of District Okara

Abstract

Education is an important determinant of sustainable social and economic development. The objective of this study is to diagnose the Impact of poverty on higher education in rural areas of District Okara. Poverty, through a variety of factors, directly and indirectly affects student development and tertiary education. These factors often result in increased stress for students, which can affect their ability to study. Students living in poverty often have fewer resources at home to do their homework, study, or participate in activities that help them achieve success on Higher Education Day. This is a social factor, which plays an important role in creating barriers to the achievement of educational goals at higher levels. Because it is out of control in Pakistan's rural areas, where people lack access to adequate earnings, clothing, housing, healthcare, and educational opportunities, it also slows down economic growth and productivity. The aim of this study was to assess the problems facing and data analyzed the impact of poverty on students at higher level in District Okara. A qualitative method was used with the sample size is 200. The data was collected through questionnaires and interviews from 160 respondents from eight different villages 20 respondents each, 20 students and 20 teachers from university of Okara. The study developed that different aspects such as household chores/student labor, financial issues, not access to nearby college and universities, and less parental support and guidance affect student’s education at higher level. This study recommends the sustainable development for rural communities. A Collaborative work is needed among government and stakeholders to eliminate the poverty that is hurdles for higher education of District Okara.