The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
The Right
of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which is commonly known
as the Right to Education Act, provides for free and compulsory education to
all children in India between the ages of 6 and 14, regardless of their gender,
caste, or socio-economic background.
This Act
not only guarantees the right to education for all children but also lays down
the norms and standards for the quality of education that should be provided.
The Act
recognizes the special needs of girls and children from disadvantaged and
marginalized communities and provides for their inclusion and participation in
the education system.
The Act
also prohibits discrimination against any child in the admission process and
ensures that children are not subjected to physical or mental harassment in
schools.
It is the
duty of the State to ensure that every child in the country receives education
up to the elementary level, which is up to class VIII.
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