Question

Discuss any four effects of the Act implemented in 2009 by the Government of India to improve the level of literacy.

Answer 1

Effects of the RTE Act implemented in 2009:

1. By providing free and compulsory education to all children till the age of 14, it has led to an increase in enrollments in schools.
2. The Act has made it obligatory for the state government to provide education to all children from 6 to 14 years of age.
3. It has provided access to the education to children from socially disadvantaged and weaker sections of society.
4. It has helped reduce the gap between the social classes.
5. It has specified duties and responsibilities of the government in the field of education.
6. It has also regulated private and public schools and kept a check on their policies.
7. It has prohibited physical punishment and mental harassment.
8. It has stresses on the appointment of trained teachers.
9. This initiative by the Government has made the society more aware about the importance of basic education.