Question

List of the provisions of compulsory primary education. Act passed assam in 1926

Answer 1

Provisions of compulsory primary education:

• IIts across Assam.
• Local authorities with a majority of the members may resolve to introduce compulsory primary education for children between 6-11 years.
• The local authority is responsible for the submission of the resolution and a government statement showing all expenses.
• If the proposal is sanctioned, the government should provide the remaining two-third of the additional cost.
• If any local authority fails to submit a scheme, the Government may make rules regarding the the education funds.
• Students are not to be charged with fees.
• Books and other writing materials are provided to the poor children if  committee wanted.

Answer 2

The Assam education act of 1926 was an important step in ensuring wide scale literacy in the state of Assam.

The act applied to the entirety of Assam and made primary education compulsory for all children between the ages of 6-11.

It was ruled that local authorities would pay 1/3rd towards this education cost of the young children.

Also, no fees would be charged from any of the students who are participating in this programme