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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Indian Journal of Public Administration, 2010

Based on Notes on Clauses of the Bill) Section 5 provides a child, the right to seek trdnsfer from one school to another, either within a State or outside and for immediate issu:? of transfer certificate to such child and also for liability for disciplina:y action against the in-charge of the school delaying issuance of transfer certificate. CHAPTER Ill DUTIES OF APPROPJilA TE GOVERNMENT, LOCAL AUTHORITY AND PARENTS 6. Duty of appropriate Gavemment and local authority to establish school.-For car~'ing out the provisions of this Act, the appropriate Government and the local au.thor:ty shall establish, within such area or lirr.its of neighbourhood, as may be p~escril,td, a school, where it is not so established, within a period of three yP.ars frnm ~nP. commencement of this Ac~. 7. ~naring of finandal and other responsibilities.-(1) The Central Government anc:. lhe State Ge.> ernments shall have concurrent responsibility for p1c.viding funds for carrying C' IUt fie previsions of this Act. (:2.) Thr Central Guvernm.?nt shall prepare the estimates of capital and r.?curring ~xpcnditure for t..'l.e implementation of the provisions uf the Act. (3) The Central Govem..nent shall provide to the State Governments, as grantsin-aid of revenues, su.ch percentage of exp~njiture rf'fErred to in subsection (2) as it may determine, from time to time, in comultatio!l with th<! State Governmerits. (4) The Central Government may make a request t.J the Presiaent to make a refererice to the Finance Commission under sub-clause (d) of clause (3) of a.tide 280 to examine the neeci. for additional resources to be provided to any S~ate Governmtnt so that the said St...ite Go..-ernme'.lt may provide its share of funds for carrying out the pruvisions of the Act. (5) Notwithstanding <'nything containeC: iI1 subsection (4), the State GoYernmenl shail, taking i"lto consideration the sums provided by the Central Government to :i St<>te Govemment under subsection ~3), and its other resources, i:>e responsible cc provide fundi:; !or implem<:!ntation of the pro:-'ii:;ions of the Act. (6) The Cen~r:>I Govemme.1t shall-• (<>) develop a framework of national currkuh•m with the nelp of academi.: authority specified unC:cr section 29; (b) dcvekp and enforce !>tandardc; for training of teachers; (c) provide technical support a!ld resources to the State Gover:une11t for p•omotirg innov'ltionr, researches, planning and capacity build :ng. COMMEl\""Th (Bao;ed or. Notes on Oauses of fne lii:l) Section 7 JJrovidei. for ~nancial anc! other .esponsibil'.ties oi t!te Cent~.~! Goverrune~t and the State Gove'"Ilmerits ar.d fo:: cl.eveloping by the Central :..ovemrrent of a national currilulum and the sta'ldards tor training of t1:1chP.rs. 8. DuHes of approp1iate Govemment.-Th~ iippropriate Gov~rnment shalla) provide free and compulsor~ elementary education to every c:hild:

Right of children to free and compulsory education act 2009: A critical view

International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, 2017

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and its Implementation

2016

T he positive role of Universal Elementary Education (UEE) in strengthening the socioeconomic base of a nation cannot be over-emphasised. Recognising the importance of it, the original Article 45 in the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution mandated the State to endeavour to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to age 14 within a period of 10 years. The National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986/92, states: In our national perception, education is essentially for all … Education has an acculturating role. It refi nes sensitivities and perceptions that contribute to national cohesion, a scientifi c temper and independence of mind and spirit-thus furthering the goals of socialism, secularism and democracy enshrined in our Constitution. * The author would like to thank all the offi cers of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Finance who provided important inputs/comments. Views expressed in the paper are strictly the author's own and not necessarily of the organisation/body to which he is affi liated.

The Right of Children to Free And Compulsory Education Act 2009 Promises and Perils

World affairs: The Journal of International Issues, 2010

After crossing many barriers, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 (RTE Act) was passed by the Indian Parliament on 4 August 2009 and came into force on 1 April 2010. It provides free and compulsory elementary education to children in the 6–14 age bracket. The new statute makes it obligatory for state governments and local bodies to ensure that every child receives an education in a neighbourhood school. The Act's implementation should directly benefit close to ten million children who do not go to school at present. However, the RTE Act will face many challenges. The Herculean task for the government will be to provide basic requirements like books, classrooms, infrastructure and qualified and trained teachers. Further, huge financial support from and a tremendous involvement from citizens will be required. Discussed here are various provisions of the Act and suggestions on some policy measures to help achieve targets.

An Evaluation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

International journal of science and research, 2024

A historic piece of legislation, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 (RTE Act), intends to give all children between the ages of six and fourteen free and compulsory schooling. Pertaining education to the individual from childhood is a age long practice. With the gradual growth of time the concept of education system changes through various phrases. The education is a vital weapon used to shape a nation's destiny by assuring to live a quality life with respect and dignity. The education is a continuous process and dynamic in nature which starts from our birth and ends with our last breath. It is not just acquiring knowledge it's about fostering wisdom, seeking truth and continuously expanding one's understanding. Making education available to everyone, regardless of color, caste, creed, sex, or place of birth, was the dream of those who drafted the Constitution. A new Article 21-A, which recognizes education as a fundamental right of all citizens, was incorporated with the 86th Amendment in 2002. In line with this, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 came into effect on April 1st, 2010. It is a milestone towards realizing the fundamental right to education enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This paper will critically examine the RTE Act highlighting its positive impacts and limitations.

India's Right to Education Act –Implementation and Response

CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research - Zenodo, 2014

The right to education is a fundamental human right. Every individual, irrespective of race, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or political preference, age or disability, is entitled to a free elementary education (United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948).

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