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Marginalisation persisting among the Muslims of Maharashtra has to be seen in the framework of democratic equality, which necessitates full participation of the community in the socio-economic platforms of the wider society. Inclusive development demands empowerment of the Muslim community in Maharashtra. Extreme unfortunate and sad economic condition of Muslims in Maharashtra makes one wonder about their strategies of survival. Their educational status is extremely low, not equipping them with skills necessary to procure jobs in liberal market economy. The condition of the areas in which they reside is deplorable. They do not have access to minimum resources. Even the community resources and government schemes and programmes do not reach the extremely poor and the needy ones.

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Employment landholding housing migration livelihood food security

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Socio-economic Profile of Muslims in Maharashtra

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