Right to Education (RTE Act 2009)
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With reference to Article 21A of the Indian Constitution and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, consider the following statements:
- 1. According to the provisions of the RTE Act, 2009, private schools are also mandated to reserve a minimum of 25% of their entry-level admission capacity for children belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups without charging any tuition fees.
- 2. Under this Act, the prescribed pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for teachers and students at the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) is mandated to be 1:40, excluding the headmaster.
- 3. According to the RTE Act, 2009, no child shall be held back (failed) in any board examination until the completion of elementary education (No Detention Policy); however, it was later amended to empower states to conduct regular examinations for classes 5 and
- 4.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Detailed Explanation
Understanding the statutory framework of the RTE Act, 2009 is crucial for child development and pedagogy:
- Statement 1 is correct: Under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act, 2009, private and unaided schools are legally mandated to reserve at least 25% of their entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged and weaker sections.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The prescribed pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for the primary level (Classes 1 to 5) is 30:1, not 40:1. The ratio of 35:1 is stipulated for the upper primary level (Classes 6 to 8).
- Statement 3 is correct: The original RTE Act instituted a strict 'No Detention Policy' up to elementary education. However, the 2019 amendment empowered states to hold regular annual examinations for Classes 5 and 8.
Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct, making option (a) the right choice.
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