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There is complex relationship between privatization and changing fate of marginalized communities. In different countries and different parts of the globe LPG in general and privatization in particular has made different impacts. As far our knowledge is concerned liberalization, globalization and privatization throughout the humanity has benefitted the educated, skilled, men and almost all people living in the western countries. Even in these developed countries the poor, unskilled, women, migrants and racial minorities have remained outside the benefits of LPG. The basic and vital sectors namely education and health care have suffered because of privatization. Deprivation from education and essential 21st century skills can definitely promote the culture of poverty among the poor, while privatization of health care sector can affect the longevity and health status of the poor and even lower middle class people. This paper examines the impact of privatization on marginal communities of India comprising of SCs, STs, women, small farmers, poor etc and seeks to explode on myth propagated by western countries regarding the benefits of privatization.