Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned?

  • Objective – Right To Education
  • Gandhian perspective of education- Nai Talim
  • Constitutional provisions for education

Mains Perspective: Notes need to be prepared

  • Education- Challenges and NEP  (GS II – Social Justice) 

What needs to be known?

  • Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
    • Aim: It is a Central Sector Scheme to improve school education holistically from pre-school to Class 12 through universal access, equity, and quality.
    • Subsumed Schemes
      • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 
      • Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan 
      • Teacher Education 
    • Align With: NEP – 2020
Constitutional Provisions

  • Fundamental Rights ( Part III)
    • Article 21A: The 86th Amendment makes free and compulsory education for all children aged 6-14 a fundamental right.
    • Article 29(2): Prohibits denying admission to state-aided institutions based on religion, race, caste, or language.
    • Article 30: Grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
  • Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)
    • Article 45: To provide early childhood care and education till six years.
    • Article 46: The State to promote the educational interests of the weaker sections.

Source: The Hindu

 

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