ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -[26th August, 2009.] An Act to provide for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -1.1 Introduction The Act provides that all children in the age group of six to fourteen years have the right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school till the completion of his or her elementary education. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)1 is the main vehicle for implementing the provisions of the Act.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Parliament of India enacted the Right To Education Act 2009 to grapple with the downward spiral of the education system and poor learning outcomes. The act aims towards providing free and compulsory elementary education to kids between the age group of 6 years to 14 years.