ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -This led to the 86th amendment in December 2002 which inserted Article 21A in the Indian Constitution. Article 21A states that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.

Detailed explanation-3: -[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-4: -The Act provides for the admission of a non-admitted child to a class of his/her appropriate age. It mentions the duties of the respective governments, the local authorities and parents in ensuring the education of a child.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Constitution of India in a Directive Principle contained in article 45, has ‘made a provision for free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of fourteen years within ten years of promulgation of the Constitution.