The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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Summary
Central Act enacted 2009-08-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedWednesday, 26 August 2009
Affected Population~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA IICongress-led UPA
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