EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Article which provides “Equality of Opportunity in Educational Institutions” is Article 29(1). Key PointsEquality of Opportunity in Educational Institutions: Equality of educational opportunity includes the provision of education for all, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sex and location.

Detailed explanation-2: -After independence, India formulated the goal of equalization of opportunity in education and employment because India believed in democratic philosophy. According to the Indian Constitution, every individual should have equal opportunities for getting education, no matter which race, religion, culture, sex, caste etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Equality of educational opportunity means the provision of incentives to school children and special facilities and provisions in professional/university/higher education so as to compensate for the social and economic handicaps faced by disadvantaged sections of society.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NPE, 1986 has also made a special mention about providing equal educational opportunities to children of backward minorities. It states “some minority groups are educationally deprived or backward. General attention will be paid to the education of these groups in the interest of equality and social justice.

Detailed explanation-5: -It also ensures equality in educational opportunities in India. Insertion of Article 21A, making elementary education a fundamental right of all children between the age group of 6-14 years, Article 45 has been amended so as to restrict its scope to pre-primary education up to 6 years of age.