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An Act to provide for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Sixtieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act ...
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted on 4 August 2009, which describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between the age of 6 to 14 years in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. [1]
May 11, 2022 · The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, widely known as the RTE Act or Right to Education Act, 2009 (hereinafter referred to as the Act or RTE Act) was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 20th July, 2009 and Lok Sabha on 4th August, 2009.
The RTE Act provides for the: Right of children to free and compulsory education till completion of elementary education in a neighbourhood school.
The RTE Act mandates for all private schools to reserve 25 per cent of their seats for children from socially disadvantaged and economically backward sections. This move is intended to boost social inclusion and pave the way for a more just and equal country.
Main Features of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. Free and compulsory education to all children of India in the 6 to 14 age group. No child shall be held back, expelled or required to pass a board examination until the completion of elementary education.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. PRELIMINARY. RIGHT TO FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION. DUTIES OF APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT, LOCAL AUTHORITY AND PARENTS. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. CURRICULUM AND COMPLETION OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION. PROTECTION OF RIGHT OF CHILDREN. MISCELLANEOUS. Show entries. Section 1.
“Act” means the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. “Anganwadi” means an Anganwadi Centre established under the Integrated Child Development Scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Government of India.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted on 4 August 2009, which describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21a of the Indian Constitution.
The RTE Act therefore mandates the appropriate governments and local authorities to provide for children’s access to elementary schools within the defined area or limits of neighbourhood.
