The Right to Education Act 2009: Its Promises, Impact and Outcomes

The right to education, like other fundamental rights, is a fundamental right of every child. Realizing this importance, Article 45 of the Indian Constitution states that the State Government shall endeavor to provide free and compulsory education to all children until they reach the age of 14 within 10 years of the entry into force of the Constitution. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 was approved by the President on 26 August 2009 and came into force in India on 1 April. The main provisions of this Act are called the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, The Act shall come into force throughout India except Jammu and Kashmir from the date of publication in the official gazette9.This paper gives a comprehensive insight into the right to education Act 2009- its promises, impact and outcomes.