Today is a historic day for the Indian democracy as the Right to Education Act comes in force. Below is the address of the Prime Minister on the Act. Please also look out for our special post on the Act which will be posted soon.
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About a hundred years ago a great son of India, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, urged the Imperial Legislative Assembly to confer on the Indian people the Right to Education.
About ninety years later the Constitution of India was amended to enshrine the Right to Education as a fundamental right. Today, our Government comes before you to redeem the pledge of giving all our children the right to elementary education. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, enacted by Parliament in August 2009, has come into force today.
The Fundamental Right to Education, as incorporated in our Constitution under Article 21 A, has also become operative from today. This demonstrates our national commitment to the education of our children and to the future of India
We are a Nation of young people. The health, education and creative abilities of our children and young people will determine the wellbeing and strength of our Nation.
Education is the key to progress. It empowers the individual. It enables a nation.
It is the belief of our government that if we nurture our children and young people with the right education, India’s future as a strong and prosperous country is secure.
The full speech may be viewed here.
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