Section 19 of rte act 2009

In the tenth year of its existence, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009, has resulted in an increase of 19 per cent in admissions year-on-year since the academic year 2015-16. Indus Action, a New Delhi-based not-for profit organisation that works on the landscape of education in the country, came out with the finding in its report 'The Bright Spots 2019'. There is growing awareness and demand in the society on education. This is also seen in the yearly increase in the children admitted under the Section 12(1)(c) that mandates private schools to reserve 25 per cent of their seats for students from disadvantaged sections. The rationale behind the inclusion of this Section in the RTE Act was that inequitable and disparate schooling reinforces existing economic and social hierarchies and promotes an indifference towards the plight of others in the society. Despite the slow start, the RTE act is seeing a significant impact of yearly increase in children admitted under Section 12(1)(c). Tarun Cherukuri, Chief Executive Officer of Indus Action, said, "It is too early to announce triumph for RTE implementation but every single body working on it deserves to keep some credit for 19 per cent ascend in new school admissions since 2015-16. For Indus Action, there has been no looking back since 2009, but now when positive outcomes are actually visible we are motivated and determined to enrol one million children in mainstream schools by 2020." Accordi...

In the tenth year of its existence, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009, has resulted in an increase of 19 per cent in admissions year-on-year since the academic year 2015-16. Indus Action, a New Delhi-based not-for profit organisation that works on the landscape of education in the country, came out with the finding in its report 'The Bright Spots 2019'. There is growing awareness and demand in the society on education. This is also seen in the yearly increase in the children admitted under the Section 12(1)(c) that mandates private schools to reserve 25 per cent of their seats for students from disadvantaged sections. The rationale behind the inclusion of this Section in the RTE Act was that inequitable and disparate schooling reinforces existing economic and social hierarchies and promotes an indifference towards the plight of others in the society. Despite the slow start, the RTE act is seeing a significant impact of yearly increase in children admitted under Section 12(1)(c). Tarun Cherukuri, Chief Executive Officer of Indus Action, said, "It is too early to announce triumph for RTE implementation but every single body working on it deserves to keep some credit for 19 per cent ascend in new school admissions since 2015-16. For Indus Action, there has been no looking back since 2009, but now when positive outcomes are actually visible we are motivated and determined to enrol one million children in mainstream schools by 2020." Accordi...

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) was enacted in 2009 to provide free and compulsory education to all children between six and 14 years of age. It was subsequently amended in 2014, 2015 and 2017. The legislation follows from the 88th Constitutional Amendment of 2002 that recognised the right to education as a fundamental right. It directs the central and state governments as well as the local authorities to work together to ensure that all children (aged 6-14) have access to quality elementary education for free. It holds the relevant governments responsible for the availability of funds, infrastructure, teachers, syllabi and so on. Interestingly, the Act also requires all private schools to reserve 25 per cent of their seats for students who live in the vicinity and are from the weaker sections of society. It prohibits unrecognised schools from practice, bars charging capitation fees or donations for admission, and forbids children from being expelled, held back or required to pass a board exam till the completion of elementary education. What does the right to free education entail? According to Section 3 of the RTE Act, a child has the right to get a free education at a neighbourhood school. He/she also has the right to not have to bear any kind of expense that could prevent him/her from pursuing elementary education, including on text books, uniforms and so on. • What are the obligations of the government? Section 8 of the Act defines “co...

In the tenth year of its existence, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009, has resulted in an increase of 19 per cent in admissions year-on-year since the academic year 2015-16. Indus Action, a New Delhi-based not-for profit organisation that works on the landscape of education in the country, came out with the finding in its report 'The Bright Spots 2019'. There is growing awareness and demand in the society on education. This is also seen in the yearly increase in the children admitted under the Section 12(1)(c) that mandates private schools to reserve 25 per cent of their seats for students from disadvantaged sections. The rationale behind the inclusion of this Section in the RTE Act was that inequitable and disparate schooling reinforces existing economic and social hierarchies and promotes an indifference towards the plight of others in the society. Despite the slow start, the RTE act is seeing a significant impact of yearly increase in children admitted under Section 12(1)(c). Tarun Cherukuri, Chief Executive Officer of Indus Action, said, "It is too early to announce triumph for RTE implementation but every single body working on it deserves to keep some credit for 19 per cent ascend in new school admissions since 2015-16. For Indus Action, there has been no looking back since 2009, but now when positive outcomes are actually visible we are motivated and determined to enrol one million children in mainstream schools by 2020." Accordi...

In the tenth year of its existence, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009, has resulted in an increase of 19 per cent in admissions year-on-year since the academic year 2015-16. Indus Action, a New Delhi-based not-for profit organisation that works on the landscape of education in the country, came out with the finding in its report 'The Bright Spots 2019'. There is growing awareness and demand in the society on education. This is also seen in the yearly increase in the children admitted under the Section 12(1)(c) that mandates private schools to reserve 25 per cent of their seats for students from disadvantaged sections. The rationale behind the inclusion of this Section in the RTE Act was that inequitable and disparate schooling reinforces existing economic and social hierarchies and promotes an indifference towards the plight of others in the society. Despite the slow start, the RTE act is seeing a significant impact of yearly increase in children admitted under Section 12(1)(c). Tarun Cherukuri, Chief Executive Officer of Indus Action, said, "It is too early to announce triumph for RTE implementation but every single body working on it deserves to keep some credit for 19 per cent ascend in new school admissions since 2015-16. For Indus Action, there has been no looking back since 2009, but now when positive outcomes are actually visible we are motivated and determined to enrol one million children in mainstream schools by 2020." Accordi...