Record rise in admissions to private schools under RTE in U.P., says govt.
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Why in news
The Uttar Pradesh government reported a record increase in admissions to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2025-26 academic year.
Background
The number of students admitted under the scheme has more than doubled over the past five years.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 1.40 lakh children admitted to private schools under RTE in Uttar Pradesh for the 2025-26 academic year
- FactRTE admissions in Uttar Pradesh have more than doubled over the past five years
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the effectiveness of the Right to Education Act in ensuring equitable access to quality private schooling for marginalized communities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Quality disparity: Variation in infrastructure and teacher-student ratios between RTE-reserved seats and regular seats
- Monitoring gaps: Challenges in verifying the socio-economic status of applicants during the admission process
Keywords: Equitable access · Social inclusion · Public-private partnership · Educational equity · Policy implementation
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