A Fundamental Right
Apr 1, 2010
With its new law that makes education a fundamental right with effect from April 1, 2010, India joins a small group of countries with such a statutory provision. All children in the 6 to 14 age group can exercise the right under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. An estimated one crore children who do not go to school now are expected to benefit.
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