Private schools seek timely release of RTE funds, permanent recognition in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Private schools seek timely release of RTE funds, permanent recognition in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Nine resolutions seeking the government to address key issues faced by private schools, including timely release of RTE funds, were passed on Monday during the inaugural event of Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association, formed through the merger of six private school associations. Further, the association called for the formation of an expert committee, chaired by a retired judge, to address legal challenges faced by private schools. Speaking at the event, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said a decision on the resolutions will be taken after a meeting with the chief minister. Lesson on Nallakannu Chennai: Minister Anbil Mahesh, in a post on ‘X’ on Sunday, said a decision on including a lesson about CPI leader Nallakannu in school textbooks would be made after discussions with the CM.

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Parliamentary panel wants expert committee to study free education for SCs, STs in Delhi private schools
4 days, 13 hours ago

Parliamentary panel wants expert committee to study free education for SCs, STs in Delhi private schools

Hindustan Times  

A parliamentary committee on the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has strongly recommended setting up an expert committee to study the efficacy and implementation of free education in private schools in Delhi under the Right to Education Act, 2009. Parliamentary panel wants expert committee to study free education for SCs, STs in Delhi private schools The committee, headed …

Kerala Assembly passes Private Universities Bill, scripts a milestone in State’s educational landscape
5 days, 9 hours ago

Kerala Assembly passes Private Universities Bill, scripts a milestone in State’s educational landscape

The Hindu  

In a historic move that is set to reshape Kerala’s education landscape, the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, on Tuesday. He emphasised that the higher education scenario in Kerala is not the same as it was a decade ago when the concept of private universities was first introduced. Referring to concerns about competition, she explained …

School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action
3 weeks ago

School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A school chairman in Alibag expressed concerns regarding the scrutiny of documents for applicants seeking admission under the 25% quota established by the Right to Education Act. School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action Amar Warde, chairman of the Dattajirao Khanvilkar Education Trust’s Chintamanrao Kelkar Vidyalaya, in a February 24 letter addressed to Dada Bhuse, the school …

RTE Act amendments against the spirit of the Act, says Kerala education minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RTE Act amendments against the spirit of the Act, says Kerala education minister

The Hindu  

The amendments to the Right to Education Act 2009 brought about by the Union government, scrapping the no detention policy, goes against the spirit of the Act, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty told the Assembly on Wednesday. As per the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2024) issued as a gazette notification in December 2024, annual public …

RTE: Nullifying notifications, amendments and intact provisions
2 months, 4 weeks ago

RTE: Nullifying notifications, amendments and intact provisions

The Hindu  

The Center recently issued a gazette notification that if a child fails to clear a final examination in Classes 5 or 8, they can be held back. This strikes down one of the key provisions of the Right to Education Act 2009 that held no child shall be detained until Class 8. Talking about the spirit of RTE, Anita Rampal, …

No child shall be expelled from school till completion of elementary education: MoE on scrapping ‘no detention policy’
3 months, 1 week ago

No child shall be expelled from school till completion of elementary education: MoE on scrapping ‘no detention policy’

Live Mint  

No detention policy: Ministry of Education on Monday decided to scrap 'no detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 students. The centre further announced that no child shall be expelled from any school till completion of elementary education. According to new rules, central government has granted state governments the power to conduct regular examinations for Class 5 and 8 students …

UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases
3 months, 4 weeks ago

UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases

Hindustan Times  

The state government has released a schedule for admissions to Class 1 and pre-primary classes under Section 12 of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The new provision ensures that 25% of seats in unaided private schools are reserved for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections A letter from the director general of school education, Kanchan …

UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases, govt releases schedule
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases, govt releases schedule

Hindustan Times  

The state government has released a schedule for admissions to Class 1 and pre-primary classes under Section 12 of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The new admission schedule ensures that 25% of seats in unaided private schools are reserved for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections. A letter from the director general of school education, …

140 parents fake poverty to misuse RTE benefits, schools take action: Ahmedabad
4 months, 1 week ago

140 parents fake poverty to misuse RTE benefits, schools take action: Ahmedabad

India Today  

A total of 140 parents in Ahmedabad were found using fake income certificates to secure free private education for their children under the Right to Education scheme. The RTE scheme in Gujarat offers free education in private schools for children from poor and middle-income families, covering Classes 1 to 8. DEO Rohit Chaudhary confirmed, “The income of the parents of …

In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹436 cr for fees of poor kids in private schools
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹436 cr for fees of poor kids in private schools

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Enrolment under the free education scheme in UP saw a significant jump from 71,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,14,196 in the current academic session. Moreover, over 5 lakh children across the state are currently getting education under RTE in private schools, a government spokesperson said. In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹ 436 cr for fees of poor kids …

Many children remain out of school despite RTE Act: Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Many children remain out of school despite RTE Act: Report

The Hindu  

Even after 14 years of the enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009,, not all children are attending schools, revealed a status report titled “Implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009: Where do we stand.” This was released by the Right to Education Cell and the Council for …

2nd NLUJ Right to Education Paper Presentation and Discussion: A Comprehensive Examination and Recommendations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2nd NLUJ Right to Education Paper Presentation and Discussion: A Comprehensive Examination and Recommendations

Live Law  

The 2nd NLUJ Right to Education Paper Presentation and Discussion is a platform to raise awareness and understanding about the implementation of the Right to Education Act (RTE Act), 2009. The event involves participating law colleges conducting surveys and preparing reports on the state of RTE implementation in their respective regions. The final papers will be presented during a two-day …

RTE Act Extends To Education From Kindergarten To 8th Standard Irrespective Of Child's Age, LKG & UKG Classes Covered Under Scheme: Madras HC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

RTE Act Extends To Education From Kindergarten To 8th Standard Irrespective Of Child's Age, LKG & UKG Classes Covered Under Scheme: Madras HC

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently observed that the LKG and UKG classes would be covered under the Right to Education scheme as the state is regularly reimbursing the expenses incurred by these classes in the schools. This, in fact, finds support from the proviso to Section 12 of the RTE Act, Extent of school's responsibility for free and compulsory education, …

RTE quota: Bombay HC junks Maharashtra govt notification giving conditional exemption to private schools
8 months, 1 week ago

RTE quota: Bombay HC junks Maharashtra govt notification giving conditional exemption to private schools

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on July 19 quashed and set aside a February 9, 2024 notification of the Maharashtra government that exempted private schools from providing 25% Right to Education Act quota admissions to disadvantaged and economically weaker students in class 1 and preschool sections within a kilometre radius of government-run or aided schools. Setting aside the rules as unconstitutional …

ADM directs 46 schools to complete admissions under RTE within a week
8 months, 1 week ago

ADM directs 46 schools to complete admissions under RTE within a week

Hindustan Times  

Senior officials of Gautam Budh Nagar district administration on Thursday held a review meeting with 46 private schools in the district over the delay completing admissions under Right To Education Act, which mandates that private schools reserve 25% seats for students from economically weaker sections, and directed them to complete such admissions within a week, officials in the know of …

Act against schools denying admission to kids under RTE, DG tells DMs in Uttar Pradesh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Act against schools denying admission to kids under RTE, DG tells DMs in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Only 50% of students eligible for admission to private schools under the Right to Education Act made the cut this session. Of the 1.65 lakh eligible candidates across UP, only 72,044 were given admission by private schools, said Kanchan Verma, director-general. Government officials said the schools were demanding unnecessary documents from parents despite their children/wards’ selection after fulfilling all …

Ahead of school reopening, 1.5K private ones await recognition in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ahead of school reopening, 1.5K private ones await recognition in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Of the 7,000-odd private schools in Tamil Nadu getting ready to reopen in the next 10 days, recognition of about 1,500 schools, or over 20% of them, has not been renewed yet by the school education department for academic year 2024-2026 due to various deficiencies. According to official sources, as per norms, private matriculation schools must submit application for …

45 per cent jump in applicants for Right to Education seats in Tamil Nadu schools
10 months ago

45 per cent jump in applicants for Right to Education seats in Tamil Nadu schools

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Applications for admissions in private schools under the Right to Education Act have increased by around 45%, with the Tamil Nadu school education department receiving 1.58 lakh applications this year compared to 1.1 lakh applications received in 2023. Under the RTE Act, 25% of seats in entry-level classes in private schools are reserved for students from economically weaker sections. …

HC stays move to exempt pvt schools from 25% RTE quota
10 months, 3 weeks ago

HC stays move to exempt pvt schools from 25% RTE quota

Hindustan Times  

HT Correspondent HT Image MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday stayed a recent amendment to the Maharashtra Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011, exempting private unaided schools located within 1-km radius of a government or aided schools from requiring to admit 25% students from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections. The bench said that Section 12 …

Shrinking RTE quota turns private school education into just a dream for many
11 months, 1 week ago

Shrinking RTE quota turns private school education into just a dream for many

The Hindu  

“I am a driver and my daughter is six and has to be admitted to class 1. Among the most debated provisions of the RTE Act is setting aside 25% of seats in private schools for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. There are over 3,500 private schools in Bengaluru, which has two educational districts — North and …

Arbitrary admission denials under RTE by private schools in Uttar Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Arbitrary admission denials under RTE by private schools in Uttar Pradesh

India Today  

The Right to Education Act, enacted on August 4, 2009, was designed to ensure that children between the ages of 6 to 14 have access to free and compulsory education. However, reports from the Sarojini Nagar area of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, suggest that some private schools are arbitrarily denying admission to these children under RTE, despite claiming …

RTE clause on free education to poor children implemented in a transparent way: official
1 year, 9 months ago

RTE clause on free education to poor children implemented in a transparent way: official

The Hindu  

The School Education Department has completed the admission process for free education of children from marginalised communities under Section 12 of the Right to Education Act that mandates private unaided schools to set aside 25% of the seats for them at the entry-level, for the academic year 2023-24. A statement released by Commissioner, School Education, S. Suresh Kumar said in …

Ensuring equity in education in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Ensuring equity in education in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Palakiti Joji’s eyes light up at the prospect of sending his six-year-old daughter Blessy to one of the top private schools in Vijayawada city. She is among the 26,279 children selected for admission in private schools in Andhra Pradesh for free education under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, for the academic year 2023-24. “We …

Action against 674 unrecognised schools under RTE
2 years, 2 months ago

Action against 674 unrecognised schools under RTE

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Taking a serious note of 674 unrecognised schools under the Right to Education Act across the state, director of secondary and higher secondary schools, Krishnakumar Patil, has ordered the officials concerned to initiate action against these schools. Several schools in the state do not register for the admission process as per the RTE, leaving many economically weaker section students …

State owes private schools ₹1,200 crore towards RTE fees
2 years, 3 months ago

State owes private schools ₹1,200 crore towards RTE fees

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the state education minister announced in the ongoing assembly winter session about making a ₹200-crore provision from the budget for the Right to Education, private schools in Maharashtra have raised their concern about the non-payment of earlier RTE fees, amounting to a whopping ₹1,200 crore. HT Image “The government owes a refund of around ₹1,200 crore …

Review Every Year Reimbursement of Fees Under RTE to Private Schools: HC
2 years, 6 months ago

Review Every Year Reimbursement of Fees Under RTE to Private Schools: HC

News 18  

In a major relief to the private schools, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to review every year the reimbursement of fees to be payable to them for imparting free education to children under the Right to Education Act. It provided that the private schools imparting free education would be entitled to such reimbursement “‘as is …

RTE : SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Karnataka HC Decision Restricting Admission To Private Schools [Read Petition]
5 years, 7 months ago

RTE : SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Karnataka HC Decision Restricting Admission To Private Schools [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a petition challenging the May 31 judgment of the High Court of Karnataka which held that a student has no right to admission to a private school under the Right To Education Act if a government or aided school is available in the neighborhood.The High Court decision came in a petition filed …

Private schools should admit 25% students from weaker sections: HRD minister
5 years, 8 months ago

Private schools should admit 25% students from weaker sections: HRD minister

India Today  

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday said that all private schools have been mandated to admit a minimum of 25 percent of their students up to class 1 from weaker sections. "Section 12 of the Right to Education Act mandates all private-aided, Special Category schools and private-unaided schools to admit in class I to the extent …

Starting at three: On RTE progress
5 years, 9 months ago

Starting at three: On RTE progress

The Hindu  

India’s far-sighted Right to Education Act is making slow progress in mainstreaming equity, in the absence of a strong political commitment in several States. The move suggested in the draft National Education Policy to put children three years and older in a stimulating nursery environment is a welcome logical measure. Unfortunately, the evidence indicates that only 12.7% schools comply with …

Extending RTE Act beyond class 8 to be considered after new govt formed: HC told
5 years, 10 months ago

Extending RTE Act beyond class 8 to be considered after new govt formed: HC told

India Today  

The Centre on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that extension of the RTE Act beyond class 8 in schools is a "major policy issue" which could only be decided after the new government is formed post general elections. Petition filed by NGO seeking free education for EWS students upto class 12 under RTE The court had earlier sought replies …

Extending RTE Act to be decided by new government: Centre
5 years, 10 months ago

Extending RTE Act to be decided by new government: Centre

The Quint  

New Delhi, May 21 The Central government on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that extension of the Right to Education Act beyond the elementary level is a "major policy issue" which could only be decided once a new government is formed after the general elections. ".the extension of RTE Act beyond elementary level is a major policy issue which …

NGO Challenges Amendment To Karnataka RTE Rules That Conditionally Waives Off 25% Quota Mandate For Private Unaided Schools [Read Petition]
6 years ago

NGO Challenges Amendment To Karnataka RTE Rules That Conditionally Waives Off 25% Quota Mandate For Private Unaided Schools [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The RTE Students & Parents Association, a non-profit organisation, has filed a PIL challenging an amendment to the Karnataka Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2012, that removed the obligation of private unaided schools to admit 25% of their students from disadvantaged groups or weaker sections where there are government-run or aided schools within. The RTE Students …

4,000 private schools in Maharashtra threaten to strike over RTE issues
6 years, 1 month ago

4,000 private schools in Maharashtra threaten to strike over RTE issues

Hindustan Times  

The Federation of Schools Association of Maharashtra, an umbrella body of 16 school associations across the state, called for a state-wide strike on Monday to protest against various issues regarding the implementation of Right to Education law. While over 4,000 private English medium schools across the state threatened to join the strike, around 250 schools from the city have given …

80% Delhi private schools not implementing RTE, EWS quota
6 years, 1 month ago

80% Delhi private schools not implementing RTE, EWS quota

India Today  

A recent report titled "Bright Spots: Status of Social Inclusion through RTE" has revealed that over 80 per cent of the private schools in Delhi are not participating in the implementation of the Right to Education Act and are also not reserving 25 per cent seats for students from Economically Weaker Sections. About Section 12 of the Right of Children: …

HC dismisses school’s plea challenging RTE rule
6 years, 1 month ago

HC dismisses school’s plea challenging RTE rule

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition filed by DAV Boys Senior Secondary School at Gopalapuram in Chennai challenging a legal provision related to reimbursement of fee, in tranches, for 25% of local poor students, who should be mandatarily admitted every year under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act of 2009. A Division …

Teachers can't be asked to perform non-educational duties outside RTE Act, rules Delhi High Court
6 years, 2 months ago

Teachers can't be asked to perform non-educational duties outside RTE Act, rules Delhi High Court

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court has taken authorities to task for assigning duties to teachers and principals which are “not remotely” connected to imparting education and beyond the purview of the RTE Act. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has taken the authorities to task for assigning duties to schoolteachers which are “not remotely” connected to imparting education. The high court …

Right of children to free education to extend up to class 12: HRD Ministry
6 years, 2 months ago

Right of children to free education to extend up to class 12: HRD Ministry

India Today  

The HRD Ministry is considering a proposal to extend the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 up to class 12, according to senior officials. Proposal under consideration of ministry "A proposal regarding extension of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, is under consideration of the ministry. Any decision in this regard …

Nod for amending RTE admission rules
6 years, 3 months ago

Nod for amending RTE admission rules

The Hindu  

Now, children seeking admission in private schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act quota will get the seat only if there are no government schools in their neighbourhood. The State Cabinet on Wednesday granted permission to amend certain rules related to admission procedures under the RTE Act which will now give priority to government schools …

Schools, Telangana engage in blame game over RTE implementation
6 years, 11 months ago

Schools, Telangana engage in blame game over RTE implementation

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The State Education Board has issued notices asking schools about their reservation policies after facing flak for the dissatisfactory implementation of the Right to Education Act in the state. According to Section 12 of the RTE Act, 25 percent of the seats at private and unaided schools are to be reserved for students from economically weaker sections of society. …

Only 8% schools comply with RTE Act, says RTE Forum
7 years ago

Only 8% schools comply with RTE Act, says RTE Forum

The Quint  

New Delhi, March 27 Only eight per cent of schools across the country comply with the provision of Right To Education Act, the RTE Forum said on Tuesday. "India's spending on education is less than three per cent of GDP, compared to its obligation of spending six per cent; India's per capita spending on education is approximately four times less …

As Narendra Modi champions rickshaw puller for opening 9 schools, RTE Act is killing willpower of budget schools
7 years ago

As Narendra Modi champions rickshaw puller for opening 9 schools, RTE Act is killing willpower of budget schools

Firstpost  

If Narendra Modi wants more initiatives like that of Ahmed Ali’s that he mentioned in his Mann Ki Baat address, he has to bring in a drastic overhaul of the Right to Education Act, if not a complete junking of it In his Man Ki Baat programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the example of a rickshaw puller …

Homeschooling in India: Enabling a Right to Education of Choice
7 years ago

Homeschooling in India: Enabling a Right to Education of Choice

The Quint  

That same year, public interest litigation was filed before the High Court of Delhi by 14-year-old Shreya Sahai contending that the RTE Act does not recognise any other mode of imparting education except the one through formal schooling, which is in violation of the fundamental rights of children. However, it also disclosed that the OBE Programme of the NIOS would …

Rajasthan only state to grant education to 6.5 lakh children under RTE: Education Minister Vasudev Devnani
7 years ago

Rajasthan only state to grant education to 6.5 lakh children under RTE: Education Minister Vasudev Devnani

India Today  

The State education minister, Vasudev Devnani recently claimed that under Right to Education, Rajasthan was the only state in the country which was providing education to over 6.5 lakh children. 25 per cent seats in schools reserved for weaker sections: Moreover, replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, Vasudev Devnani said according to the norms 25 per cent seats …

Status Of Implementation Of Right To Education Act, 2009: Reflections & Inferences From Uttar Pradesh
7 years, 5 months ago

Status Of Implementation Of Right To Education Act, 2009: Reflections & Inferences From Uttar Pradesh

Live Law  

Mahatma Gandhi had stated that primary education “ lay the foundation of a juster social order in which there is no unnatural division between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’ and everybody is assured of a living wage and a right to freedom”. The importance of basic education has been aptly described by Jean Dreaze and Amartya Sen in their book, …

RTE’s heart is in the right place—but not its head
7 years, 7 months ago

RTE’s heart is in the right place—but not its head

Live Mint  

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or the Right to Education Act was supposed to drive India’s big leap in social development. The Act, for instance, makes it compulsory for schools to reserve 25% of seats for poor students, mandates a high teacher-student ratio, enumerates expensive standards for school buildings and infrastructure, defines working days and …

Visakhapatnam: Private coaching centres thrive despite Right To Education (RTE) Act
8 years, 6 months ago

Visakhapatnam: Private coaching centres thrive despite Right To Education (RTE) Act

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: “Private tuition is one of the ills afflicting Indian education, which needs to be addressed.” This declaration in Section 28 of the Right To Education Act prohibits private tuition by teachers to ensure that they do not use their position for commercial gain or to harass children and parents. Officials may deny it, but in reality, many teachers are …

Online process begins for RTE admissions in private schools in Indore
8 years, 9 months ago

Online process begins for RTE admissions in private schools in Indore

Hindustan Times  

The first-ever online process for admission to private schools under the Right to Education quota began in Madhya Pradesh’s industrial city Indore on Thursday, Rajya Shiksha Kendra commissioner Deepti Gaur Mukherjee said. The RTE Act guarantees the right to full-time elementary education to all and mandates a minimum of 25% free seats for the children belonging to the weaker sections …

Nitish Kumar emphasises govt's commitment for strict implementation of RTE in Bihar
9 years ago

Nitish Kumar emphasises govt's commitment for strict implementation of RTE in Bihar

Firstpost  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday underscored his government’s commitment to strictly enforce implementation of the Right To Education Act in state particularly in terms of admission of the wards of poor families in 25 per cent seats in public schools. Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday underscored his government’s commitment to strictly enforce implementation of the …

Educationists seek reforms in schools and colleges
9 years, 2 months ago

Educationists seek reforms in schools and colleges

The Hindu  

A group of educationists from Tamil Nadu that submitted its recommendations before a committee set up to draft the new education policy wants reforms to be put in place. The group of 10 educationists, including representatives from schools and universities, representing Education Promotion Society for India, met the chairperson of the drafting committee, T.S.R. Yet, it is almost impossible for …

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