Question

Woman with two children is working as a domestic help in a village. She wants to educate her children, but fals. Visit the office of the sarpanch of the village and get information regarding various programme and policies for free and compulsory education

Answer 1

With the passage of the Right to Education Act, 2010 and with education becoming a fundamental right, it is now compulsory for the State to ensure that all children aged 6-14 are in schools.  As per the Directive Principles enshrined in the Constitution, it is the duty of every parent to ensure that their children are attending school.  

I doubt that the sarpanch would have this information. At best, s/he would have general information. Such information is more likely to be available with either the teachers or the Block / District Education Officer.

For record sake, the Government runs a few education related programs, such as:

Mid Day Meal, where they give one meal absolutely free of cost.

ICDS, also known as the Aanganwadi Scheme, which is meant for children less than 6 years old.

Besides this, the Government makes uniforms and books available for free in Government schools.