CHILD EDUCATION: THE CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE

ABSTRACT

Every generation looks up to the next generation with the hope that they shall build up a nation better than the present. Therefore, education which empowers the future generation should always be the main concern for any nation.  Today, education is the principal instrument in awakening the child to cultural values and attitudes necessary to become responsible and active citizens. Of course, the constitutional amendments and the enactment of RTE Act are one step, that awaited since India became republic, taken towards providing opportunity to children particularly those who are socially and economically dilatory. But the matter could not be left to the  government alone. We all being a part of the society should have to join hands and work together to build a movement to ensure that every child of this country is in school and enables them to get at least basic education.

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