Row 1
Who passed the bill first?
Rajya Sabha
How many countries have made education a fundamental right for every child?
135
The Supreme Court of India ruled that Right to Education Act is not applicable to___________
The Supreme Court of India ruled that Right to Education Act is not applicable to Minority institutions
which act stated the importance of free and compulsory education for children between the age of 6-14 years in India?
Article 21A
The law came into effect in the whole of India except which place?
The law came into effect in the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2010. It has now come into force in Jammu and Kashmir after its reorganization into a Union Territory of India in 2019.
Give 2 defects of RTE
- Insufficient teachers
- Catered to rural elites
-Quality of education was not good
-Orphaned children can't provide necessary documents.
Why was it not possible for India to implement RTE shortly after its independence?
India was in a severe economic crisis at the time.
What caused controversy in the rough draft of the bill?
The rough draft of the bill caused considerable controversy due to its mandatory provision to provide 25% reservation for disadvantaged children in private schools.
Why did the act fail amongst the orphaned children?
Several state schools have insisted that children present caste certificates, BPL cards, and birth certificates. Orphaned children are often unable to provide these documents.