The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, marked a significant milestone in India’s efforts to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14. Maharashtra, as one of the most progressive states in India, has made substantial progress in implementing the RTE Act. However, despite these strides, the state faces numerous challenges to implement the soul essence of RTE. These include issues related to access to higher education, skill development gaps, teacher training, and infrastructural inadequacies. The learning losses, indicates violation of educational guarantees under Article 21-A. To overcome these challenges, Maharashtra needs to strengthen legal frameworks, improve digital infrastructure, enhance teacher training, and ensure continuous access to quality education for all children.
