This month on 15th August we will be celebrating 64 years of Independence. And we have a reason to rejoice. India is coming of age. There have been some path breaking initiatives like RTE-Right To Education act passed in 2009.
The Right To Education for children to Free and Compulsory Education Act came into force from April 1, 2010. Without doubt this is a historic day for the people of India as from this day the right to education will be accorded the same legal status as the right to life as provided by Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. Every child in the age group of 6-14 years will be provided 8 years of elementary education in an age appropriate classroom in the vicinity of his/her neighbourhood.
According to the UNESCO's 'Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2010', about 135 countries have constitutional provisions for free and non-discriminatory education for all. And now India is one of them. The children with disabilities belong to disadvantaged groups and all private schools shall be required to enroll children from weaker sections and disadvantaged communities in their incoming class to the extent of 25% of their enrolment. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has been mandated to monitor the implementation of this historic Right. A special toll free helpline to register complaints will be set up by NCPCR for this purpose..
The salient feature of the RTE Act is that the Children with Disabilities will also be educated in the mainstream schools.
From the 25th August - 8th September it is National Blindness Control fortnight.
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