A Descriptive Analysis of Right to Education in India

Education helps the development of the society according to its ideals to mold the present generation which will have far reaching effect on the future generations. It aims at individual freedom, empowerment and self-reliance. Education is therefore considered as ‘Fundamental Right' across the globe and essential for the exercise of all human rights. Since India’s pre independence period there has been significant concern about the quality of education provided in the country, especially to the masses. The development of any country can never be possible without ensuring the spread of education among the masses. The dreams of the founding fathers of constitution to improve the quality of elementary education was conceptualized with the 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002) via Article 21 A (Part III) which seeks to make free and compulsory education as a fundamental right for all the children in the age group 6-14 years. The present research paper seeks to analyse the systematic development of right to education as a Fundamental Right in India and the legislative measures enacted by the Government for its effective implementation and the issues and challenges in their practical application. Further, the research paper provides probable solutions to address these issues.