Right to Education (RTE)
Periods don't stop for pandemics: Girls struggle for sanitary napkins in rural areas
Distribution of sanitary pads has been disrupted in various states these days as schools are shut due to the lockdown
Now NT, OBC among others can get admission under RTE
Officials of the education department in BMC state that these certificates will go through strict verification before reaching the admission states.
Admissions to begin in June
2,080 kids admitted to schools out of 10.5K applications in 1st phase.
Schools to track pupils’ health and growth
The state government through a circular has asked all schools to compile the data before April 25.
Six parents held for faking income proof to get free edu under RTE
The police has also arrested two agents who allegedly aided the parents in committing the fraud.
Bombay HC: RTE not applicable to minority institutions
The court superseded the right to education act and said that a minority institution could not be forced to admit a student.
Government gives rationale behind distance criteria
Additional solicitor general says DoE decision ‘pro-child’ and ‘not arbitrary’.