RIGHT TO EDUCATION IN INDIA

Literacy and education of the population of a country is indicator of the progress the country has made. But we actually measured the growth of a country by flyovers or shopping malls that have been built. Education is a important part of our lives, for every child it should be our first priority. We all know that growth of any society or community depends only if the people are educated and aware.  

Right to Education Act in India:

The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which represents the consequential legislation envisaged under Article 21-A, means that every child has a right to full time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a formal school which satisfies certain essential norms and standards.

Article 21-A and the RTE Act came into effect on 1 April 2010. The title of the RTE Act incorporates the words ‘free and compulsory’. ‘Free education’ means that no child, other than a child who has been admitted by his or her parents to a school which is not supported by the appropriate Government, shall be liable to pay any kind of fee or charges or expenses which may prevent him or her from pursuing and completing elementary education. ‘Compulsory education’ casts an obligation on the appropriate Government and local authorities to provide and ensure admission, attendance and completion of elementary education by all children in the 6-14 age group. With this, India has moved forward to a rights based framework that casts a legal obligation on the Central and State Governments to implement this fundamental child right as enshrined in the Article 21A of the Constitution, in accordance with the provisions of the RTE Act.

Governments of states and nation doing there every possible bit, as a citizen of the nation it our responsibility too to help our helpless children to provide quality education and acess rights. We at I CAN running several projects under education like
1. SLATE: Path for Knowledge - We went to slum areas on daily basis to educate children and establish a healthy and good environment.  

2. I CAN International -  Is a dream school of 'I CAN' to ensure that every child get equal rights and facilities even if it is from any social background.

3. School Adoption Initiative - Transforming the Government schools into model Schools so that they are on the same level as the best schools in the cities
4. Sponsor a School Kit - Every child have a right of strong start, Sponsoring School Kits for a child's education to give them a brighter future.

We encourage and help children to undertake learning activities. as a responsible citizen of the nation you may also support us by by donating to I CAN Foundation, you can make a long-term impact.

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