This document discusses the Right to Education Act (RTE) of India. It provides an introduction to the RTE, which makes education a fundamental right for children ages 6 to 14. Key points include:
- The RTE Act was passed in 2009 and came into effect in 2010, enshrining the right to free and compulsory elementary education in the Indian Constitution.
- It aims to provide all children with access to good quality elementary education in a formal school setting.
- "Free education" means no child can be denied access due to inability to pay fees, while "compulsory education" obligates governments to provide education for all children ages 6 to 14.
- The Act