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ActArchiveWednesday, 26 August 2009

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 26 August 2009
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
Key Authorities
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCR
Key Stakeholders
StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi Workers
Government Context
UPA IICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Child Rights & Youth, Education, Social Protection
Child Rights & Youth, Education
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