EDUCATION UGC NET
MODERN HISTORY OF EDUCATION
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Free and compulsory education to the children of 6 - 14 years age
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Free and compulsory education to all children
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Education to all girls children
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Education to all
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1950 the provision of Universal Primary Education was incorporated in Article 45 of the Constitution of India. “The state shall endeavor to provide within a period of 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of 14 years.”
Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitution of India provides for free and compulsory education for all children up to 14 years of age. In pursuance of this Government of India has enacted the Right to Education Act, 2009. However, the goal of universalization of primary education is still far from our reach.
Detailed explanation-3: -The provision for Universal Elementary Education is crucial for spreading mass literacy, which is a basic requirement for economic development, modernization of social structure and the effective functioning of democratic institution.
Detailed explanation-4: -According to international human rights law, primary education shall be compulsory and free of charge. Secondary and higher education shall be made progressively free of charge. Free primary education is fundamental in guaranteeing everyone has access to education.
Detailed explanation-5: -An Act to provide for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.