Right to Education Act The Act is completely titled “the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act”. It was passed by the Parliament in August 2009. When the Act came into force in 2010, India became one among 135 countries where education is a fundamental right of every child. The 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002) inserted Article 21A in the Indian Constitution which states: “The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of 6 to 14 years in such ... Right to EducationWhy in the news? India’s landmark Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 completes its decadal anniversary. Further, renewed focus on skilling and higher education , the RTE remains one of the most important catalysts for India to reap its much-anticipated “ demographic dividend. ” What is Right to Education ? Right to Education Act (RTE) provided free and compulsory education to children in 2009 and enforced it as a fundamental right under Article 21-A. Why Right to ... Education is a basic human right that works to raise men and women out of poverty, level inequalities and ensure sustainable development. But worldwide 244 million children and youth are still out of school for social, economic and cultural reasons. Learn about the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, also known as the Right to Education Act, which makes education a fundamental right of every child in India. Find out how the Act was enacted, what it covers, and what are the issues and controversies surrounding its implementation.
