Question

What is the right to education

Answer 1

"Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights. It promotes individual freedom and empowerment and yields important develoment benefits. Yet millions of children and adults remain deprived of educational opportunities, many as a result of poverty."

Answer 2

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✍ Universal elementary education plays an important role in strengthening social fabric and democracy.

✍ The directive principles of the state policy enumerated in the constitution of India lays down the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14.

✍ Over the years there has been an increase in the number of elementary schools but the goal of Universal Universal elementary education is not yet achieved.

✍ Particularly children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections are largely affected.

✍ Hence by the 86th amendment act of 2002, Article 21-A was inserted to the constitution which provides for free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 as a fundamental right.