This Edited Volume, "Social Inclusion, Equity and Empowerment of Disadvantaged Communities in India" edited by Dr. Subba Rao Pappala, Director I/C, Center for Study of Social Inclusion(CSSI), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India is the outcome of the papers presented at the National Seminar on "Social Inclusion, Equity and Empowerment of Disadvantaged Communities in India" organized by the CSSEIP during 24-25, March, 2023. This volume consists of 12 papers presented by academics and scholars. This volume is useful to examine the historical and causative factors that discriminate the disadvantaged communities from having access to social participation, resources, education, health, rights and other entitlements. The volume also provides valuable information for all the Academics, Scholars, Executives, Professionals and NGOs to discuss the existing socio-economic inequalities being faced by the disadvantaged communities in India.