Private Schools In Uttar Pradesh To Lose Recognition In Case Of RTE Violations
Private schools in Uttar Pradesh that break the rules of the Right to Education Act (RTE) may now face consequences. According to the article, the Department of Basic Education has decided to start withdrawing recognition from schools that do not follow the RTE Act’s criteria.
This decision was communicated by Lalita Pradeep, Additional Director, Basic Education. She stated that some schools had received complaints for failing to follow RTE requirements.
According to the RTE Act, children from economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups are enrolled in recognised unaided private schools up to 25% of the entire capacity of their entry-level classes, either pre-primary or Class 1, up to 25 percent of the entire capacity of their entry-level classes, either pre-primary or Class 1.