SOCIETAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF THE RIGHT OF CHILDREN TO FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION ACT 2009

Abstract

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) was implemented in 2009 in India to ensure that every child between the ages of 6 and 14 has the right to free and compulsory education. This act aimed to address issues of educational inequality and increase enrollment rates, particularly among marginalized communities. This paper explores the societal and economic consequences of the RTE Act, examining its impact on access to education, quality of education, social inclusion, and economic development. Keywords: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, RTE Act, education, access, quality, social inclusion, economic development.