Post-Covid, the challenge in India is achieving an equal access to education for all, where the word ‘access’ seems a heightened concern. Looking at the previous statistics from the country, it is noted that the digital access in terms of a device (computer/laptop), teacher (who is proficient of taking an online class), and digitally-prepared individual (a student with digital preparedness) was only 9 per cent. With only four years to reach the 2030 Agenda, it is an uphill challenge to meet the SDG 4 goals with regards to quality education in India. The pandemic has further worsened the progress towards quality education. The pandemic highlighted significant socio-economic and gender disparities that influenced access to and quality of education. These disparities were more pronounced in economically-weaker sections and among female students, affecting their ability to participate in and benefit from digital education.