{"id":9109,"date":"2025-07-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/right-to-education-act\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:06:46","slug":"right-to-education-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/right-to-education-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Right to Education Act &#8211; What Is It, Provisions, Importance, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/what-is-education\/\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n is a<strong> constitutional right<\/strong> of any human being and perhaps the <strong>most important foundation of creating a better society<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.in\/sites\/upload_files\/mhrd\/files\/upload_document\/RTE_Section_wise_rationale_rev_0.pdf\"><strong>Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009<\/strong><\/a> is an <strong>iconic act in India<\/strong>. It <strong>provides free and compulsory elementary education to all <\/strong>between the <strong>ages of 6-14 years<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The law has<strong> transformed <\/strong>the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/problems-in-indian-education-system\/#About_the_Indian_Education_System\"><strong>Indian education system<\/strong><\/a>\r\n whose role has been to <strong>eliminate <\/strong>the <strong>problems of poverty, caste, <\/strong>and <strong>gender<\/strong>. Thus, <strong>affecting millions of children<\/strong> by impeding their <strong>accessibility to quality education<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>paper outlines<\/strong> the <strong>importance, history, key characteristics, <\/strong>and <strong>challenges<\/strong> of the <strong>RTE Act<\/strong>. It delves further into the <strong>effects of <\/strong>the <strong>RTE Act <\/strong>including the <strong>comparison with the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.in\/sites\/upload_files\/mhrd\/files\/NEP_Final_English_0.pdf\"><strong>National Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Right to Education Act?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/What-is-the-Right-to-Education-Act.webp\" alt=\"What is the Right to Education Act?\" class=\"wp-image-16385\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right to Education Act (Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education) or RTE Act, a revolutionary legislation, ensures Indian children aged between 6 and 14 years have access to free and compulsory education. This <strong>Act was passed in 2009<\/strong> to ensure that<strong> children regardless of their socio-economic status<\/strong> have <strong>access to quality education<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act is also popular as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Act of Parliament No. 35 of 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free and Compulsory Education Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Article 21A Act<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The RTE Act<strong> aims at ensuring<\/strong> the <strong>right to education<\/strong> through legislation as one of the <strong>basic needs of <\/strong>the <strong>society. <\/strong>It claims to do it by lifting the imperfections such as <strong>schooling to <\/strong>the <strong>less privileged <\/strong>and a<strong> more open society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this Act <strong>children get into a neighbourhood school until its completion. The\u00a0 neighbourhood schools<\/strong> are inspired by the Kothari Commission. It envisioned schools as an inclusive learning environment where children from all backgrounds learn together to become educated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the<strong> government <\/strong>and <strong>private schools<\/strong> are required to <strong>work under <\/strong>the <strong>guidelines<\/strong> stated in law. They do so to <strong>make education free <\/strong>and <strong>equitable<\/strong> to all the children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main <strong>objectives of the Act <\/strong>is to<strong> increase enrolment levels<\/strong>, <strong>decrease the rate of dropouts<\/strong>, and <strong>maximize learning<\/strong>. Systems work together to <strong>foster <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/holistic-education\/\"><strong><strong><strong>holistic education<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a>\r\n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In simple words, free education<\/strong> refers to the fact that <strong>no child shall be required to pay any fee or charges that may prevent them from completing elementary education.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The act also <strong>offers special protection for children with disabilities<\/strong>, in accordance with <strong>the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1996<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Section 3 \u2013 Right to Free and Compulsory Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children aged 6 to 14 are entitled to free education in neighbourhood schools. Some of the key points to consider are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children may choose schools according to their needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No fees or charges for elementary education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provisions of the children with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Section 4 \u2013 Age-Appropriate Admission for Out-of-School Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The section ensures that out-of-school children are admitted to age-appropriate classes with special training support and allowed to complete their education even if they cross 14 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Section 5 \u2013 Right to Transfer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children can transfer between Government and aided schools without delay and the Transfer Certificates cannot block admission procedure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Section 6 \u2013 Establishment of Neighbourhood Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 6 is popular for establishment of neighbourhood schools where students get universal access with States support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Section 7 \u2013 Financial Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 7 states financial responsibilities in which central and state governments share RTE costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Section 8 \u2013 Duties of Appropriate Government<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The appropriate Government must provide free and compulsory elementary education to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key duties under this section include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure no discrimination against weaker sections and disadvantaged groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor admission, attendance, and completion of every child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide school buildings, teaching staff, and learning equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure good quality education conforming to norms and standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescribe curriculum and courses of study in a timely manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide teacher training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Section 9 \u2013 Duties of Local Authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Duties of local authority includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain child records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>monitor schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide infrastructure and teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure quality, and manage academic calendar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>Section 10 \u2013 Duty of Parents and Guardians<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Duty of parents and guardians includes moral responsibility, government responsibility, and no penal provisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moral responsibility means parents need to make sure to admit to school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government is responsible for&nbsp; systemic reform in universalising elementary education. They must collaborate with civil society to persuade parents facing genuine difficulties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty-related non-enrolment is not criminalised.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong>Section 11 \u2013 Pre-School Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government helps in arranging pre-school education for children above three years to prepare them for elementary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong>Section 12 \u2013 Responsibility of Schools for Free Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Responsibility of Schools for Free Education includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three-Tier Responsibility Framework\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Government Schools:<\/strong> Must provide free and compulsory education to all children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government-Aided Schools:<\/strong> Free seats equal to aid received (minimum 25%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Unaided Schools:<\/strong> 25% seats for disadvantaged children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rationale for 25% Reservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Cohesion as the Larger Objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why Admission Starts at Class I Only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <strong>Section 13 \u2013 No Capitation Fee or Screening Procedure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No school or person shall collect capitation fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools must adopt non-discriminatory, rational, and transparent admission procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All children have equal capacity to learn. Differences arise from environment, not ability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission Process include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25% seats: Random selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>75% seats: Rational, publicly stated criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No profiling of children or parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No testing or interviews for any child or parent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <strong>Section 14 \u2013 Proof of Age for Admission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission of a child can&#8217;t be denied for lack of birth certificate. Acceptance of alternative documents or declarations are accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. <strong>Section 15 \u2013 Admission Throughout the Academic Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No child can be denied admission during the academic year. If special training is required for special training, it must be fulfilled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. <strong>Section 16 \u2013 No Detention and No Expulsion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No child can be failed or held back until elementary education completion and aged 6 to 14 cannot be expelled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act mandates Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). The assessments in school must be ongoing and supportive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. <strong>Section 17 \u2013 Prohibition of Physical Punishment and Mental Harassment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No child shall be subjected to physical punishment or mental harassment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. <strong>Section 18 \u2013 Recognition of Private Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Private schools must obtain a Certificate of Recognition and meet prescribed standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. <strong>Section 19 \u2013 Norms and Standards for Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All schools must meet prescribed norms within three years of the Act\u2019s commencement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. <strong>Section 20 \u2013 Power to Amend Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Government has the power to amend the Schedule on norms and standards as needed to keep requirements current and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. <strong>Section 21 \u2013 School Management Committee (SMC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SMCs must be formed in Government and aided schools, with parents as the majority members. While private unaided schools are exempt; in minority\/private unaided schools, SMCs have only an advisory role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. <strong>Section 22 \u2013 School Development Plan (SDP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SMC prepares a School Development Plan. It covers children\u2019s rights protection, infrastructure, teacher availability, classroom transaction, child assessments, and inclusiveness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, private unaided institutions are not required to prepare SDPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. <strong>Section 23 \u2013 Teacher Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teacher qualifications are prescribed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ncte.gov.in\/\"><strong>National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)<\/strong><\/a> as notified in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. <strong>Section 24 \u2013 Duties of Teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Core Teaching Responsibilities are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend school regularly and transact syllabus in a timely manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide supplementary support to children who need it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct assessment of children\u2019s learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact with parents regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. <strong>Section 25 \u2013 Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining the prescribed pupil-teacher ratios is important for the Government and local authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers shall not be deployed for non-academic work except for decennial census, disaster relief, and elections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. <strong>Section 26 \u2013 Filling Teacher Vacancies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacancies in any school shall not exceed 10% of teacher strength. Proper staffing and balanced deployment ensures success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. <strong>Section 27 \u2013 Prohibition of Non-Educational Deployment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers cannot be deployed for non-educational work except census, disaster relief, and elections.<strong> <\/strong>This ensures maximum time for classroom teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. <strong>Section 28 \u2013 Prohibition of Private Tuition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers are prohibited from engaging in private tuition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. <strong>Section 29 \u2013 Curriculum and Evaluation Procedure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>States must designate an authority to frame curriculum and evaluation which promote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>constitutional values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>holistic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>child-friendly learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mother tongue instruction (where possible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>freedom from fear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. <strong>Section 30 \u2013 No Board Examinations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No child shall be required to pass Board examinations until completion of elementary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. <strong>Section 31 \u2013 Monitoring by Child Rights Commissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and State Commissions oversee RTE implementation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points to monitor are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neighbourhood Schools:<\/strong> Classrooms, infrastructure, PTR, school hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> Physical and social access to schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Denial of admission, capitation fees, screening, demand for affidavits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entitlements:<\/strong> Textbooks, uniforms, library, sports equipment, mid-day meals, Special Training, certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classroom Transaction:<\/strong> No discrimination, no corporal punishment, appropriate teaching and evaluation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMC Functioning:<\/strong> Appointments, regular meetings, teacher accountability, SDPs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out-of-School Children:<\/strong> Never enrolled, dropouts, temporarily absent, permanent and seasonal migrants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. <strong>Section 32 \u2013 Grievance Redressal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A formal system is essential for addressing violations of children\u2019s rights under the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31. <strong>Section 33 \u2013 National Advisory Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A National Advisory Council has been constituted to provide expert advice to the Central Government on the implementation of the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32. <strong>Section 34 \u2013 State Advisory Councils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>State Advisory Councils guide State Governments on effective implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">33. <strong>Section 35 \u2013 Guidelines and Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Government may issue directions to Governments and local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local bodies may guide SMCs ideal to create a hierarchical chain of implementation guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">34. <strong>Section 36 \u2013 Prosecution Sanction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous sanction of an authorised officer is required for prosecution of offences under the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">35. <strong>Section 37 \u2013 Good Faith Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities are protected from legal action for acts done in good faith under the RTE Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">36. <strong>Section 38 \u2013 Rule-Making Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Governments can make rules to implement the Act. However, the rules must be placed before Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of Right to Education Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/History-of-Right-to-Education-Act.webp\" alt=\"History of Right to Education Act\" class=\"wp-image-16386\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>path to <\/strong>the <strong>Right to Education<\/strong> had <strong>started a long time ago<\/strong> even before the Act was enacted. The most<strong> visible roots <\/strong>were <strong>from 2002<\/strong>, where the <strong>86th amendment <\/strong>took place in its favour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were <strong>several efforts being made in India<\/strong> for an <strong>inclusive-all <\/strong>and <strong>free education<\/strong>. Some of the highlights follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Constitutional Initiative:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Constitutional-Initiative.webp\" alt=\" Constitutional Initiative:\" class=\"wp-image-16387\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>concept of education<\/strong> as a right was <strong>built under <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constitutionofindia.net\/articles\/article-45-provision-for-early-childhood-care-and-education-to-children-below-the-age-of-six-years\/\"><strong>Article 45<\/strong><\/a>, being the <strong>part of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf1\/part4.pdf\"><strong>Directive Principles of State Policy<\/strong><\/a>. Its initial intention was to <strong>support free and mandatory education<\/strong> to all Indian<strong> children until <\/strong>the <strong>age of 14 years<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this <strong>aim was not achieved <\/strong>in a <strong>number of decades <\/strong>owing to <strong>numerous social, economic, <\/strong>and <strong>infrastructure obstructions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. 86th Amendment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/86th-Amendment.webp\" alt=\" 86th Amendment:\" class=\"wp-image-16389\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Article 21-A<\/strong> was <strong>added <\/strong>to the <strong>Constitution of India by <\/strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.india.gov.in\/my-government\/constitution-india\/amendments\/constitution-india-eighty-sixth-amendment-act-2002\"><strong>86th Constitutional Amendment<\/strong> in<strong> 2002<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>which <strong>made education a fundamental right<\/strong>. The <strong>push through courts <\/strong>enforced the <strong>set up of quality education for every child<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Final Enactment in 2009:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Final-Enactment-in-2009.webp\" alt=\" Final Enactment in 2009:\" class=\"wp-image-16390\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>amendment opened up <\/strong>the<strong> way to the RTE Act<\/strong>, which was <strong>passed in 2009,<\/strong> lastly. This paved the<strong> way for free education for children between 6-14 years <\/strong>of age, and <strong>25% reservation in private schools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People interpreted the law as a <strong>very important move towards achieving <\/strong>the <strong>vision of universal education in India<\/strong>. Thus, finally having a <strong>law dealing with the prevalence of illiteracy, dropouts <\/strong>and <strong>inequality in access to education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principal Provisions of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Principal-Provisions-of-Right-to-Education-RTE-Act-2009.webp\" alt=\"Principal Provisions of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009\" class=\"wp-image-16391\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>RTE Act <\/strong>is elaborate and <strong>touches vast provisions <\/strong>to make sure that <strong>all the children are provided with good education<\/strong>. The <strong>main characteristics of <\/strong>the <strong>Act<\/strong> are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Free and Compulsory Education&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Free-and-Compulsory-Education.webp\" alt=\" Free and Compulsory Education\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-16392\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>RTE Act assures free education to every child<\/strong> in the <strong>ages between 6 to 14 years<\/strong>. And this <strong>applies to all <\/strong>the <strong>public schools <\/strong>as well as the <strong>unaided schools (recognized by the government) <\/strong>which are <strong>privately managed<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no requirement for a child to pay any form of fee<\/strong> or any other costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Age-Appropriate Admission &amp; No Detention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Age-Appropriate-Admission-No-Detention.webp\" alt=\" Age-Appropriate Admission &amp; No Detention\" class=\"wp-image-16393\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Act directs<\/strong> that <strong>children must be enrolled in <\/strong>the <strong>classes<\/strong> that are of their age. And <strong>no child can be detained<\/strong> or expelled <strong>till Class VIII<\/strong>. This allows the <strong>separation of failure without punishment<\/strong> and does promote retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Neighbourhood Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Neighbourhood-Schools.webp\" alt=\" Neighbourhood Schools\" class=\"wp-image-16394\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act was meant to <strong>close the gap between schools <\/strong>and <strong>children <\/strong>by coming up with <strong>schools in neighbourhoods<\/strong>. This is aimed at having <strong>schools <\/strong>set up:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary School (Classes I-V): Must be within 1 km of the residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper Primary School (Classes VI-VIII): Must be within 3 km of the residence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this way, students&#8217; education<strong> is easily accessible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Free of Cost and Charges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Free-of-Cost-and-Charges.webp\" alt=\"Free of Cost and Charges\" class=\"wp-image-16395\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No fees <\/strong>can be <strong>imposed on any of <\/strong>the <strong>children <\/strong>including <strong>admission fees, tuition <\/strong>or <strong>examination fees <\/strong>or any other cost. This <strong>guarantees <\/strong>that <strong>children from all backgrounds <\/strong>have <strong>access to equal education<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially to those <strong>born in poor families, should not lack <\/strong>a chance to have an<strong> education because of<\/strong> <strong>lack of money<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Qualification and Allocation of Teachers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Qualification-and-Allocation-of-Teachers.webp\" alt=\"Qualification and Allocation of Teachers\" class=\"wp-image-16396\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncte.gov.in\/ncte_new\/\"><strong>National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)<\/strong><\/a> prescribes <strong>some minimum qualifications<\/strong> to be <strong>met by teachers<\/strong>. The <strong>Act also defines<\/strong> when schools should be <strong>equipped with proper teacher-student ratio<\/strong> to make learning successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes the teachers responsibilities towards students like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/types-of-assessment-in-education\/#What_Are_Assessments_in_Education\"><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/a>\r\n of students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Continuous-and-Comprehensive-Evaluation-CCE.webp\" alt=\"Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)\" class=\"wp-image-16397\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act advocates <strong>Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)<\/strong> in addition to mere <strong>terminal examinations, <\/strong>and <strong>assessment of students<\/strong>. It is conducted on both <strong>academic <\/strong>and <strong>non-academic parameters<\/strong> to <strong>encourage all-round development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. School Management Committee (SMCs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/School-Management-Committee-SMCs.webp\" alt=\"School Management Committee (SMCs)\" class=\"wp-image-16398\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.in\/sites\/upload_files\/mhrd\/files\/upload_document\/SMC%20Constitution%20Delhi.pdf\"><strong>SMCs<\/strong><\/a> are established to <strong>bring teachers, parents <\/strong>and <strong>community members in <\/strong>the <strong>decision-making process<\/strong>. It is their <strong>role to guarantee functionality <\/strong>and <strong>quality<\/strong> of the school including <strong>budgeting <\/strong>and <strong>some curriculum related decisions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Banning of Screening Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Banning-of-Screening-Procedures.webp\" alt=\"Banning of Screening Procedures\" class=\"wp-image-16399\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To<strong> prevent admission<\/strong> through <strong>unnecessary tests, screening procedures<\/strong> are <strong>not applied through entrance exams <\/strong>or <strong>interview processes<\/strong> under the RTE Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. No Corporal Punishment, no Expulsion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/No-Corporal-Punishment-no-Expulsion.webp\" alt=\"No Corporal Punishment, no Expulsion\" class=\"wp-image-16400\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act is <strong>against corporal punishment <\/strong>and <strong>expulsion<\/strong>, which<strong> creates a safe learning environment <\/strong>where children can learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It prohibits physical and mental harassment such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/gender-equality-in-education\/\"><strong>Gender inequality<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Segregation of EWS students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Emphasis on All-Round Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Emphasis-on-All-Round-Development.webp\" alt=\" Emphasis on All-Round Development\" class=\"wp-image-16401\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act<strong> lays stress<\/strong> not just <strong>on academic growth<\/strong> but on the<strong> development of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/10-basic-life-skills-not-taught-in-schools\/\"><strong>life skills<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/strong>,<strong> sports, <\/strong>and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/co-curricular-activities\/\"><strong>co-curricular activities<\/strong><\/a>\r\n. Thus, <strong>facilitating wholesome growth <\/strong>of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. 25% Reservation Private School&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/25-Reservation-Private-School.webp\" alt=\"25% Reservation Private School\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-16402\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to the Act, 25 percent<\/strong> of the <strong>seats must be allocated to <\/strong>the <strong>EWS\/DGs<\/strong> in the <strong>private schools<\/strong>. These schools are<strong> reimbursed<\/strong> by the <strong>government for <\/strong>the <strong>expenses of educating such kids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Minimum Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Minimum-Standards.webp\" alt=\" Minimum Standards\" class=\"wp-image-16403\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act is <strong>specific on the minimum infrastructure level of schools<\/strong>. Be it in terms of <strong>classrooms, toilets, drinking water <\/strong>and <strong>playground space<\/strong>, to <strong>provide conducive learning environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 is a right of every child to get free and compulsory education. <strong>The significance of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Education as a Legal Right<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education<\/strong>&nbsp; is not just a policy, it is a <strong>legal right which says every student should get the opportunity to learn freely.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps in taking the right action if a child is not enrolled due to various challenges like unawareness or poverty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Focus on Quality Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education <strong>focuses on providing quality education by proper student-teacher ratio and infrastructure <\/strong>to learn without challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps in <strong>improving the quality of education<\/strong> from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/benefits-of-early-childhood-education\/#Why_Early_Childhood_Education\"><strong>early childhood education<\/strong>.<\/a>\r\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Reducing Urban and Rural Gap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the significance of the<strong> Right of Children to Free and Compulsory education helps in reducing urban and rural gaps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A structured alignment is used in <strong>both city and village schools to provide quality education.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>No Discrimination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>scheme aims that no children should be treated unfairly due to caste, color, disabilities or background<\/strong>. Physical and mental harassment is strictly prohibited fir educational and personal growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Improvement in Enrolment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The scheme is significant for the improvement of students enrolment in schools<\/strong>. As per the data:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The enrollment rise by about 19.4% between 2009 and 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By 2016, only about 3.3% of children (6\u201314 years) in rural areas were out of school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Right to Education Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Importance-of-Right-to-Education-Act.webp\" alt=\"Importance of Right to Education Act\" class=\"wp-image-16405\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Right to Education Act<\/strong> is a<strong> revolutionary bill <\/strong>to ensure that <strong>all children are entitled to education<\/strong> not as a privilege. Importance of the Act can be grasped in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Right to free and compulsory elementary education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Right-to-free-and-compulsory-elementary-education-1.webp\" alt=\"Right to free and compulsory elementary education\" class=\"wp-image-16406\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act makes <strong>education to every child a basic right<\/strong>. It<strong> <\/strong>ensures that there is <strong>free <\/strong>and <strong>compulsory elementary education to all children<\/strong> between the <strong>ages of 6-14 years<\/strong>. Hence <strong>leaving no child out because of financial<\/strong> or <strong>social reasons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Recognition and Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Recognition-and-Curriculum.webp\" alt=\"Recognition and Curriculum\" class=\"wp-image-16407\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act makes sure that the<strong> quality of education in all schools <\/strong>is at a<strong> minimum acceptable level<\/strong>. It also <strong>requires a registry of schools<\/strong> and<strong> sets out <\/strong>the <strong>standards of <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/indian-curriculum\/\"><strong>Indian curriculum<\/strong><\/a>\r\n. Thus <strong>providing a level playing field to all institutions<\/strong> of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. School and Teacher Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/School-and-Teacher-Responsibility.webp\" alt=\" School and Teacher Responsibility\" class=\"wp-image-16409\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schools and teachers<\/strong> have a <strong>great responsibility in implementing <\/strong>the <strong>Act<\/strong>. Such as <strong>maintaining quality education<\/strong>, following the <strong>formulated curriculum<\/strong>, and <strong>ensuring good conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that <strong>children can learn in a secure <\/strong>and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/positive-learning-environment\/\"><strong>positive learning environment<\/strong><\/a>\r\n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Duties of Appropriate Governments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Duties-of-Appropriate-Governments.webp\" alt=\"Duties of Appropriate Governments\" class=\"wp-image-16410\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>central <\/strong>as well as the <strong>state government<\/strong> has the <strong>charge to make <\/strong>the <strong>Act work effectively<\/strong>. They have to<strong> work together to support<\/strong> it with <strong>proper funding, infrastructure <\/strong>and <strong>monitoring<\/strong> to <strong>ensure every child gets educated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Grievance Redressal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Grievance-Redressal.webp\" alt=\"Grievance Redressal\" class=\"wp-image-16411\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> RTE Act<\/strong> <strong>offers grievance redressal<\/strong> mechanisms. By this<strong> parents <\/strong>and <strong>students<\/strong> can <strong>explicate <\/strong>on the <strong>matter of the quality of education <\/strong>or <strong>contravention of <\/strong>the <strong>Act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Financial Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Financial-Resources.webp\" alt=\" Financial Resources\" class=\"wp-image-16412\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Act<strong> requires raising funds to achieve the objectives of the Act<\/strong>. This is to <strong>ensure that schools are equipped to offer free education<\/strong> to every child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of RTE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of Right to Education (RTE) Act covers free and compulsory education for children between the age 6 to 14 years, improved enrollment rate, 25% reservation for EWS in private schools, and others like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Free education<\/em><\/span><\/strong>: RTE ensures free and compulsory education with no fees for exams, tuition, or admission with free textbooks, materials, and uniform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Improved enrollment rate<\/em><\/span><\/strong>: RTE improves the accessibility of kids to schools and hence help children dream beyond their social-economic status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Social equity<\/em><\/span><\/strong>: RTE ensures social equity by ensuring 25% reservation for kids from EWS background in private schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Inclusive education<\/em><\/span><\/strong>: RTE ensures that there is zero discrimination in schools based on gender, color, or other parameters like detention until class 8 for reducing the dropout rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Improved enrollment and literacy<\/em><\/span><\/strong>: RTE focuses on the significant rise in the school enrollment and literacy rates across India while maintaining the teacher-student ratio (30:1), curriculum standards, and mandating minimum infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation &amp; Impact of RTE in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Implementation-Impact-of-RTE-in-India.webp\" alt=\"Implementation &amp; Impact of RTE in India\" class=\"wp-image-16413\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enrollment rates<\/strong> have <strong>improved greatly<\/strong> since the<strong> passing of the RTE Act. <\/strong>This has happened<strong> <\/strong>with <strong>millions of out-of-school children being added <\/strong>to the education system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with it there <strong>has also been less smooth execution<\/strong>. The problems like the <strong>absence of infrastructure, scarcity of qualified teachers, <\/strong>and <strong>disparity of implementation<\/strong> in states <strong>persist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RTE Act vs NEP 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>main aim of the RTE Act<\/strong> is to <strong>achieve free and compulsory education<\/strong>. However, the <strong>National Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong> seeks to <strong>present a flexible, multidisciplinary, <\/strong>and <strong>holistic education<\/strong> system. The <strong>table of comparison can be seen below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RTE Act, 2009<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NEP 2020<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/td><td>Ensuring free and compulsory education<\/td><td>Holistic development, quality education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/td><td>Primarily elementary education<\/td><td>Covers all levels of education (pre-school to university)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/td><td>Standardized curriculum for all schools<\/td><td>Focuses on continuous professional development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Teacher Training<\/strong><\/td><td>Specifies minimum qualifications<\/td><td>Focuses on continuous professional development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/td><td>Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation<\/td><td>Focus on holistic, competency-based evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Private Schools<\/strong><\/td><td>25% reservation for EWS children<\/td><td>Emphasizes flexibility and greater autonomy for private schools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Language<\/strong><\/td><td>No clear stance on language policy<\/td><td>Promotes mother-tongue as medium of instruction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the latest details of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/bd\/blog\/national-education-policy\/\"><strong>National Education Policy<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, that infers these criteria along with empowering children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges of Right to Education Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Challenges-of-Right-to-Education-Act.webp\" alt=\"Challenges of Right to Education Act\" class=\"wp-image-16414\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as the <strong>RTE Act has made considerable improvements<\/strong> in access to education. Still there are <strong>certain impediments that hinder its full achievement <\/strong>and <strong>efficiency<\/strong>. Such challenges are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lack of specific penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lack-of-specific-penalties.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16415\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>main issue with the RTE Act<\/strong> is that it does<strong> not have applied strict measures to non-conformance by schools<\/strong>, especially the<strong> private ones<\/strong>. The fact that <strong>there is no deterrence, <\/strong>often<strong> results in unstable enforcement<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As schools do<strong> not adhere to policies such as 25% reservation <\/strong>or <strong>school infrastructure norms<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Intermix of responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Intermix-of-responsibilities.webp\" alt=\"Intermix of responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-16416\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> split in <\/strong>the <strong>duties of <\/strong>the <strong>central and state government<\/strong> has <strong>posed a problem in providing smooth <\/strong>and <strong>consistent enforcement<\/strong>. <strong>Policy formulation <\/strong>and <strong>funding lies<\/strong> with the <strong>central government.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas <strong>operational aspects <\/strong>like <strong>establishment of schools <\/strong>and <strong>tracking <\/strong>their <strong>performance lies <\/strong>with <strong>state governments<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 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Issues with private reservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Issues-with-private-reservation.webp\" alt=\" Issues with private reservation\" class=\"wp-image-16418\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>25 percent allocation of private schools <\/strong>has been<strong> opposed by school owners <\/strong>and <strong>administrations arguing<\/strong> it will <strong>overburden operations financially<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, the <strong>government pledges to compensate schools<\/strong> in <strong>educating learners<\/strong> under this provision, but <strong>such payments have been lengthy <\/strong>and laborious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. 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