The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009: A Comprehensive Guide 1. Introduction: A Fundamental Right The Right to Education Act (RTE) is a landmark legislation in the Indian Parliament that enacted the 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002) . This amendment inserted Article 21-A into the Indian Constitution, making the right to free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years. · Enactment: Passed by Parliament on August 4, 2009. · Enforcement: Came into effect on April 1, 2010 . · Significance: India became one of the 135 countries to make education a fundamental right for every child. 2. Historical Context The journey to RTE was long and drawn from various constitutional and policy commitments: · Directive Principle of State Policy: Originally, Article 45 of the Constitution aimed to provide free a...