ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Article 45 in the Constitution of India was set up as an act: The state shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Right of a child to free and compulsory education is a Fundamental right under Article 21A. Consider the following statements in this regard. i) Children of the age 6 to 14 years are entitled to free and compulsory education. ii) It has been enforced in every state.

Detailed explanation-4: -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 manner as the State, may by law determine.”

Detailed explanation-5: -Directives. The directive principles ensure that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order in which social, economic and political justice is animated/informed in all institutions of life as per Article 38 (1).