10 years, 4 months ago

AIADMK wants effective implementation of RTE Act in Pondy

Puducherry: Opposition AIADMK today asked the government to initiate steps to implement effectively the provisions of Right to Education Act in the Union Territory. AIADMK Deputy Legislature party leader A Anbalagan said the purpose of the Act was to ensure education was accessible to children of poor families and to ensure 25 per cent quota of seats in schools for children of BPL families. He said government should also encourage girl children in education by providing them special incentives. He also said provisions of funds under special component plan meant for the downtrodden should be utilised for the purpose the funds were meant.

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