The Status of Education in India Constitutional Provisions: | Judiciary UP
The Status of Education in India
Constitutional Provisions:
Part IV of Indian Constitution, Article 45 and Article 39 (f) of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), has a provision for state-funded as well as equitable and accessible education.
The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to the Concurrent List.
The 86th Amendment in 2002 made education an enforceable right under Article 21-A.
Related Laws:
Right To Education (RTE) Act,2009 aims to provide primary education to all children aged 6 to 14 years and enforces education as a Fundamental Right.
It also mandates 25% reservation for disadvantaged sections of the society.
