EDUCATION (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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Article 21: “Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and foreigners alike.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nearly eight years after the Constitution was amended to make education a fundamental right, the government of India from 1st April 2010 implemented the law to provide free and compulsory education to all children in age group of 6-14 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Right to Education as a Fundamental right in part-III of the constitution. This amendment inserted Article-21A which made the right to education a fundamental right for children between ages 6-14 years.