In the context of the Indian Constitution, the term minority refers to a group of people who have been historically disadvantaged and are therefore granted certain cultural and educational rights. These rights include the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, the right to participate in decision-making processes that affect them, and other rights designed to protect their culture and religion. These rights are provided to minorities as a means of recognizing their unique circumstances and helping them to achieve equal access to education and development opportunities.