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"Beyond Access: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for RTE Section 12(1) (c) Students in Private Education"

Author(s) Mr. Anuj Vashistha, Dr. Noora Abdul Kader
Country India
Abstract Education in India has historically been multifaceted, serving diverse levels and needs of society, thereby transcending its mere definition to become a powerful tool for social upliftment. However, during the colonial era, India's rich cultural and educational values were overshadowed, leading to a decline in learning rates. Following independence, significant efforts were made to restore the nation's educational stature, with the enactment of the pivotal Right to Education Act in 2009 marking a significant milestone. The act not just made education an obligation but also forced the private institutes to reserve 25% of their total seats for the socially marginalized sections of the country, under Section 12(1) (c) of RTE Act. Unfortunately, the act which was an iron stone has to face some major challenges both from the schools and society which needs to be highlighted. India in 2020 also gave an updated educational policy with some major recommendations regarding the RTE act 2002. This paper uses case studies of 10 students from Private schools and how the act has helped them to uplift their social status and take on a ride on the rocket of education. Also, we will highlight the challenges faced by these samples in their elementary education as well in future secondary education, along with the solutions. In the end this paper will also highlight the ways to overcome to these challenges and provide more inclusive and efficient education.
Keywords Education, RTE- Act, Private schools
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48989
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9rn6d

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