Right of children: Free and quality education till Class XII

In India we often talk about the rights of people in a democratic nation but do we genuinely understand and know our rights?? Education lays the foundation of a developed nation but does the Government make sure that this power reaches to masses. With poverty and population on rise poor parents can’t afford good schooling for their kids. Government must take initiatives to provide schooling till 12 for free so that the basic eligibility for employment can be met easily. Government not only should provide the free schooling but also make sure the quality of education provided in government schools must match the requisite standards. The quality of education provided by the government system remains in question. Government schools suffer from shortages of teachers, infrastructural gaps and several habitations. There are also frequent allegations of government schools being riddled with absenteeism and mismanagement and appointments based on political convenience. 

Although government took some steps by laying down “The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act” or Right to Education Act (RTE) but our concern is to provide quality education till 12 for free which still holds its way to process. Moreover, the technology used and environment created in private schools is way more effective than the simple and routine methods used in government schools. The knowledge imparted in government schools should be made more effective and quality checks must be established to keep the system updated. Government surely tries to make efforts but the question is how sincere are these efforts. Just by laying down some policies Government can’t sit back and expect the change. Government must make sure all the policies related to Education are firmly implemented. After implementation timely steps must be taken to enhance the quality and provide the children with better education.

Government teachers play a vital role in free education system. It’s their duty to make sure the kids get the best possible education that they deserve. Teachers must understand the need to uplift our system and bring education to a global platform. Government teachers must bring in notice the areas of improvement. Together we can bring a revolutionary change in our education system. Education is every Childs right and no child should be left without its power.

Awareness programmes must be continued to spread awareness about the importance of Education. If everything falls at place we will surely reach the top of the ladder. Quality education should be the motto of our Government rather than just concentrating on filling quantity. Corrective measures can bring in the great change and we hope to have a brighter future.