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actArchiveWednesday, 26 August 2009

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009

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Summary

Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.

Key Facts

TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 26 August 2009
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers

Key Numbers

Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6

Key Authorities

Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCR

Key Stakeholders

StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi Workers

Government Context

UPA IICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

1 change recorded for this policy.

TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
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